Michelle Ricker RDN

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1. Chief Nutrition Officer: Rebel Labs Cooking Series

   July 30, 2018 8:36 pm Leave a Comment

   

   There’s a new Digital Health player in town…. and I’m playing the Role of Chief Nutritionist.
   Check out ‘what’s cooking’ at Rebel Labs, Inc.:

   ABOUT THE SERIES
   The series is hosted by Jeffrey Saad, an award-winning rebel chef with many credits under his belt, including hosting three seasons of United Tastes of America on the Cooking Channel. We worked with Jeffrey and our Chief Nutritionist, Michelle Ricker RDN, to design some amazing (and amazingly simple) recipes. The goal: to create an introductory cooking series to teach our audience of millennials how to cook healthy and delicious meals that feed their mind, body, and soul.

   COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH
   How soon can you expect to see Rebel Labs’ first big release? The cooking course consisting of 25 episodes, and our extensive video cookbook library, will launch in late September. New recipes will be added to our video cookbook library every week.

   What’s next? In September, we will be filming more than 300 male-friendly yoga and mobility workouts to help our audience learn effective cross-training techniques for whole-body fitness. Also in the works:

   A 10-week nutritional course with an institutional partner
   A full-scale, 52-week men’s fitness program
   A post-partum women’s fitness program
   And Rebel Labs apparel

   Instagram @rebellabsusa

2. A Healthy Brain starts with a Healthy Gut

   April 21, 2018 3:57 pm Leave a Comment

   We have destroyed the good bacteria in our body due to stress, high intake of antibiotics and eating highly processed foods. It’s time to decrease your risk for cancer, dementia, alzheimer’s and inflammation by eating the right foods for your gut health.

3. Myohealth: Essential Amino Acids to the Rescue!

   April 20, 2018 1:13 am Leave a Comment

   Oh my…. I can not recommend this enough!

   Myohealth

   As a Registered Dietitian, it takes a lot to convince me on supplements, especially proteins or amino acids. But this one has done it! Since I started taking Myohealth, I got leaner and felt my energy levels increase.
   I know it’s not magic, yet this clean blend of specially formulated Essential Amino Acids helps the body synthesize protein, increase muscle strength, function and decrease muscle loss.

   * For a pre or post workout recovery. Do it!
   * For those getting up in age that want to preserve muscle mass. Do it!
   * For anyone looking to increase energy. Do it!
   * If you want to lean out. Do it!
   * Looking for a boost in strength? Do it!

   I got you on this one. Plus the first order is buy one, get one free.

4. Help… I’m so Stressed-Out! What should I Eat to not feel Anxious & help me Sleep??

   April 19, 2018 1:02 am Leave a Comment

   
   Are you anxious? Depressed?! Feeling stressed? Having trouble sleeping? Well, there are a lot of different foods you can eat to help reduce those feelings of depression, anxiety and to help you sleep better.

5. Join the Movement to end Childhood Obesity

   January 7, 2018 7:56 pm Leave a Comment

   My first on-line resume to help end Childhood Obesity.
   Still today do I mean what I say….
   there is no reason we are so overweight as a society.

   This was filmed while I was living in Portland, OR. Music was by a local rapper and all my friends brought their kids to support the cause. And yes, that is me doing cartwheels at the end. 😉

   Let’s go!

6. Can knowing your genetic make-up lead to a healthier life?

   May 16, 2017 12:40 pm Leave a Comment

   A new paradigm of personal healthcare has arrived!  There is no denying the science showing us that our genetic make-up can open windows to our current & future health.  The question arises as to who can actually evaluate your DNA in a way that #1. is helpful #2. you can understand #3. will produce changes impacting your life?!

   I have spent years learning about Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics, and let me tell you, it is an extremely complicated science.  Yet, what I feel confident in, is that we truly can tell a lot about your personal nutrition & fitness needs so to make clear recommendations to help you with today’s health issues as well as how to help you improve your body for the future!

   

   http://www.bbc.com/news/business-39923323

   This article gives some concrete examples of how knowing your genetics can improve your health, weight and longevity.

   “I was like ‘wow’. They told me I don’t tolerate caffeine and refined foods very well, and I respond better to endurance training than anything else.”

   “Knowing what your DNA says about your body’s food sensitivities, food breakdown, hunger, weight, vitamins, allows you to become a more informed consumer. You can become smarter about what you choose to eat, and smarter about what supplements you choose to buy, saving you time, energy, and money while getting the results you want faster.”

   It also presents the controversy of how exposed the industry is due to it being so young in science.  Since it is still so new, only gives us an opportunity to learn from the leaders in the field…

   because the upside to epigenetics is a COMPLETELY INDIVIDUALIZED overview of YOU!

   When you are ready to learn more about how your body uses nutrients, doesn’t metabolize the way you feel it should and/or how to live a long, quality-driven life, let’s chat.

7. Genomics: Forbes 2017 Top Three

   March 9, 2017 9:19 pm Leave a Comment

   Let’s get you caught-up with the latest trending technology for 2017 ….

   https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregsatell/2016/04/15/the-3-big-technologies-to-watch-over-the-next-decade-genomics-nanotechnology-and-robotics/#4578f14c4c0c

   Yes, a genetic-based nutrition & performance program is for you and we should work on that together soon.  We can tell so much about your health, fitness and nutritional needs from your genomics.

   Stay ahead of the curve. 😉

    

8. Ask a Dietitian

   October 24, 2016 3:32 pm Leave a Comment

    

    

   Dietitian Michelle at your service!

   

    

   I am so ready to help you achieve your nutrition & overall health goals.  By looking at your very own Genetics, I can create a nutrition & fitness program specific for You.  Get to know why you keep getting stuck in rut when it comes to your diet.  Learn what foods are the best for you…. is it carbs, is it protein or is it a certain type of fat?!  You will also understand what type of activity is best for your body. I will be able to determine if a high intensity training program is best for the types of muscle fibers you have, or if you may do better with your weight loss by incorporating lower intensity activities.

   Let’s do this together and get you Living with Vitality!

   More info on how to get started with your Nutrition & Performance Genetic Program on my site.

   See you soon. 😉

    

9. DNA-based Nutrition & Fitness

   January 5, 2016 7:04 pm Leave a Comment

    

   Check it! Check it!

   

   I was fortunate to be invited by my friend and respected colleague Dr. Dan Stickler (aka: Ironman Executive) to do an interview for his amazing podcast.

   We discussed the role of Genomics in Nutrition and Fitness.  I think you will find the information enlightening, fresh and highly pertinent in helping YOU reach your health goals.

   Take a listen:

   http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/living-the-optimized-life/e/michelle-ricker-dnabased-nutrition-and-fitness-41915146

   http://ironmanexecutive.com/michelle-ricker-dna-based-nutrition-and-fitness/#more-439

   And be sure to contact me to your very own Genomic Nutrition & Fitness Program!

    

    

    

10. A Radiant You!

    February 2, 2015 5:19 pm Leave a Comment

    Feel Vitality from the Inside Out by making one change a day with your nutrition or movement…. you too will glow.