Rachel Beller

We recently caught up with Celebrity Nutritionist Rachel Beller and CEO of Beller Nutrition Institute LLC, after her recent episode on Good Morning Ameria and asked her a few questions on how we can live a healthier life!

1. What are some simple substitutes that make a big impact someone can do in their morning routine?

Adding fiber boosters has a big impact and easily upgrades your AM routine. as it instantly doubles your fiber intake. Adding fiber boosters such as chia seeds, basil seeds, whole hemp, ground flax, psyllium are all great. Start with just a couple and then diversify and rotate. They help jump start/fast track your day and get you to your daily fiber goal. Fiber assists with your bodies natural detoxification

Here are 5 other benefits fiber can do for you:

Hormonal balance - removes excess hormones (cholesterol, estrogen)

Assists with weight management

Promotes gut health

Balances blood sugars

Supports immunity

2. In preparing for the holidays what are some tips to help you stay on track and not live in regret if you overindulge?

Plan ahead. Have a game plan during the holiday season. Keep quick and easy meals on hand.

Forecast certain events - if you know you have a party to attend, offer to bring something that will help with your health goals. Plan your meals for that day. Don’t go hungry etc.

Drink one of the Beller Nutrition Power Tonics with basil seeds (helps curb appetite).

3. We always see a lot about magic food and different trends… What do you see as some healthy and nutritious options for people to incorporate into their daily diet?

There is no magic food but, there is a lot to benefit from if you establish a consistent pattern of eating that includes pure, wholesome foods. Also further upgrading your routine with power foods is important. You always want to add new concepts within nutrition that you can sustain and that you can autopilot. A key reason is that with nutrition, the benefit comes from that cumulative effect over time. Adding certain spices to your AM routine and your dinners is one example. Consistently ingesting 30+ grams of diverse sources of fiber is another example. Consistently eating proteins that give you a return for your health i.e. lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, edamame, tofu.

Thank you for time and sharing of these tips to jumpstart our health! Hope everyone enjoys your yummy receipe!

Fiber Breakfast Cookies

Prep Time: 10 mins ∙ Cook Time: 20 mins ∙ Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 bananas, peeled

2/3 cup rolled oats (sprouted preferred)

2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax

1 teaspoon avocado oil

1 teaspoon Morning Boost Power Spice Blend*

2 tablespoons protein powder (nut or seed)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, use the back of a fork to mash the bananas.

Fold the remaining ingredients into the mashed bananas and mix well. Using clean hands, create four large cookies. Place on the lined sheet pan.

Bake 15–20 minutes, until mostly set.

Let cool on the pan 10 minutes before serving.

*Substitute spice blend with ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon, pinch of each: ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves.