What's good Sweat Nation?! Everyone loves buffalo sauce-flavored anything, right? Or is that just me? I can still remember the very first time I had buffalo wings in high school. My life changed for the better after that day at the Denny's in Coral Gables, Florida. Wings are still one of my favorite things. I get excited anytime I make buffalo sauce anything. It really is popular finger food. It's a staple at gatherings and sporting events, and because for those of us that lo

This instant pot AIP carnitas recipe makes a lot of meat. So plan to have leftovers, or use it for Taco Tuesday Through Saturday. Which if you're as busy as I can tend to get, having food batched and ready to go is the way to go. You could use a smaller pork shoulder, or freeze the leftover meat for the future. You do you Bubu! Here's What You Need.... Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:45 minutes Total Time:50 minutes Servings:6-8 Ingredients 3–4-pound pork shoulder 1 onion, dic

What is inflammation? A precise definition seems altogether impossible. Inflammation manifests in different ways, which spans the spectrum of both helpful and harmful. Today we are working towards having a better understanding of inflammation and its role in our lives. The best attempts to define inflammation still lack the precision that we've been looking for more than a century. Inflammation is our immune system's primary tool in the elimination of toxic agents and the re

Let's take it back to the beginning. A beginning that we all share in common. its the first action we take after leaving our mother's womb. Ready? Ok, in 3....2...1. Take a deep breath. Feel your chest rise and fall? How does that feel? How do you know you're doing it right? Right or wrong, it's essential. Sweat Nation, let's go over and clarify a few breathing exercises that will serve to relieve stress, improve focus, and even lower your blood pressure. I was on a hike with

I'm always taken aback by all the knowledge Dr. Rhonda Patrick holds in her head. She digs deep and fleshes out the through tons of research. One of her top recommendations is eating seafood. Unfortunately, I have a seafood intolerance. When I eat it, I begin to get a rash that starts in my arms and depending on how much I eat, it spreads from there. I know many of you in Sweat Nation love seafood, and since I take my role as a wellness curator seriously. I want to help you o

A whole pastured chicken – simply prepared – is always clutch. It can be quite a process to infuse a chicken with flavor and get it fully cooked, while also keeping the meat moist. I brined. I marinated. I “dry-aged” in my fridge overnight. I’ve buttered the breasts and stuck garlic in all the nooks and crannies. But inevitably, my chicken was rarely as moist or flavorful as what I’d enjoy in a high-end restaurant. That is, until now… Enter the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. I

The recipe for Kitchari came into my awareness while listening to an episode of the Ben Greenfield podcast. The idea came to try the recipe to see how my body would respond to the liver cleansing that this recipe claims. I'm currently four days in, and my body feels well. You can follow along on my journey on my @flipawesomeaguilera account on IG. I've been posting my body data and how I've been feeling. Why would you want to do a liver cleanse anyway? The liver is a central

Some of you that have come across me know that I have a podcast addiction. Actually, addiction may be an understatement. You may wonder what Is it that I get out of listening to podcasts. I get so much out of them. First, it's a great use of time in the south Florida traffic machine. Second, it exposes me to new ideas. Lastly it challenges me to overcome that part of myself that wants everything to come easy. 1) Be it in South Florida, LA, or on a rural farm in the Dakotas. U

You're at the grocery store. A typical thought on your grocery list if your goal is to get in shape might go something like... – Protein (chicken, beef, fish, eggs) I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to eat protein. – Healthy fats (avocados, coconut oil, nuts) Fat! Am I supposed to eat it or not? – Carbs (sweet potatoes, oats) Aren't carbs the new devil? – Supplements (protein powder, creatine, glutamine) Which if any supplements should I be getting? – Frozen pizza. I'm pretty

Last week while chatting with a client, we were talking about a number of different conditions, including eczema, pre-diabetes, depression, and anxiety. As we reviewed eating habit results, I pointed out that he had very low levels of beneficial gut bacteria foods. Client replied: “I don’t understand how that’s possible! I’ve been taking probiotics for years.” I understand the frustration and confusion. Until recently, scientists believed that taking probiotics was the best w

We sit way too much. In fact, studies show that most adults spend most of their time sitting and lying down! And this has big consequences: too much sitting is associated with obesity, chronic disease, and early death. Your body is here to do one thing...you know what that is? ....... Adapt! Again, we sit too much. I spend a large part of my day helping clients adapt towards better movement. Just as a reminder our homie in intellect Isaac Newton quoted..."An object in motion

Here’s your weekly dose of clarity in the confusing world of health and wellness. Sweat Nation's goal is to provide tips and advice to help you live a more fulfilled, healthier life. Is the fountain of youth filled with wine? In the past week, there has been a flurry of research that does everything but alleviate the confusion that hobbles the health and wellness world. A recent presentation by Dr. Claudia Kawas has people now believing that drinking alcohol is a proven appro

Have you ever set a goal for yourself—like eating healthier, starting an exercise routine, or getting more sleep, cleaning up your financial picture—only to fall off the wagon just a few days later? That’s a rhetorical question, of course, you have. We all have. Some people struggle with self-control more than others, with that said all of us have faced this challenge. It's basically a prerequisite while we're alive. Pop culture and its infinite wisdom hold that the problem i

“Leaky gut”. The basic idea is that your gut can be punctured, which then impacts how well you digest your food, absorb nutrients, how sensitive you are to possible allergens, and how much inflammation food may cause you. Today, you’re going learn a little bit about how to prevent the next level of leaky gut, leaky brain! No, we're not preparing for the zombie apocalypse just yet, gray matter will not be oozing out of your ears. The reality is much easier than this. The fact

Have you ever felt stuck in your mind? Does it overthink business, relationships, or goals? C'mon now, You don't have to throw shade. I know you have. I know because I have, too. Let's embrace for a moment in our shared humanity. The difference between success and failure is understanding that “stuck” is not a permanent place. Rather, it’s more of a time to pause —a pause where you can either give in to fear(because fear can scream at you) and turn back or push through using

Would it surprise you If I told you that the sugar industry has actively worked to mislead the public about the health impacts of sugar? Probably not! A new report I came across published in the journal PLOS Biology goes into detail on these shenanigans. For example, the New York Times reports: The documents show that in 1968 a trade group called the Sugar Research Foundation, known today as the Sugar Association, funded a research project on animals to shed light on the conn

With resolutions in full swing, or not. Let's open up and meet one of the most pervasive enemy soldiers. This enemy to the nation gets in your head and screws with all your thinking, all your plans, all your confidence. This enemy is loud, abrasive, unwelcome, and, 99 percent of the time, completely wrong. It’s like living with the ultimate roommate from hell - one that, for many, is impossible to evict. Meet The Inner Critic. This critic is not exclusive to you, it's non dis

Are there good reasons to make New Year's resolutions? Seems like a lot of people focus on this during this time of the year and they all want to tell you about how they do or don't work: Seriously. They just don't work. People don't stick to them. You’ll fail if you take on too many resolutions at once. Making them on New Year's is totally pointless because goals can be made anytime, and They’re no longer cool because everyone's making them. I'll confess to having said some

Have you been taught to believe that if you want a big result, you need to make big changes? I see this in many different areas of life: In sports and physical training, there are the ever so popular quotes like “no pain, no gain.” In medicine, we see people with autoimmune diseases taking powerful immunosuppressive drugs or people who are obese having parts of their stomachs removed. In business we see companies raising tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars before the

It's impossible to open up any popular health and fitness magazine today and find less than five ads for different proteins that claim to be the perfect blend to turn you into a muscle machine, enhance recovery, repair DNA and crush appetite. However, it’s pretty rare to see collagen mentioned anywhere in the protein saturated nutrition supplement market. What makes this so interesting is that collagen is an extremely immune-system friendly protein source that directly aids i