Karina, BSN

Karina is a Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University. With a passion for community health and recipe adaptations, she enjoys supporting, motivating and educating people on their health journey.

New Ways To Eat Fresh

We all try to eat healthy and find ways to sneak fresh fruits and veggies into our diet. I know one go-to for many people is a smoothie or smoothie bowl. That is, of course, when we aren’t eating simple snacks like plain sliced

Fresh Fridge, Fresh Start

#CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay Who knew that one of my least favorite chores has a national holiday? November 15th is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. There are plenty of benefits that come along with the task. Some of the

You, The World, And Your Lungs

When we think about health typically it’s about what we eat, how we move, and what we do. We think about the body from the inside out. Let’s take a minute to think about it from the outside in. The environment in which we live,

Finding Your Fit Community

Healthy isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard. There are a few things that can make it easier; finding an activity you love, having people to do activity with, and at the very least reach out and find others that

Would You Put It On Your Face?

So yes… this sounds a little odd but give me a minute to explain. The statement came from a conversation with a close friend. We were talking about foods that are good for the gut and how with all the articles on social media,

Red, White, and Blueberry Salad

Foodwise, Summer is an amazing time of year. You get to dive into all the fresh and beautiful bounty that is seasonal fruits and veggies. From berries and stone fruits to corn and fresh herbs… there really is no better time

Summer Slawsa

Tis the season of fresh foods and summer meals outdoors. I think one of my favorite side dishes to make and take is salsa. It always seems to please the crowds and the tummies. I feel like it disappears way too fast, especially

Healthy Isn’t Easy

Even as someone in a health profession, I get a little tired of hearing “follow these simple steps to health”. One can get sick of hearing do this and do that, yet never feeling like any of it is doable. Let me tell you something…HEALTHY

Eat Your Vitamin C—Your Heart May Thank You

A 2015 study found an association between high blood levels of vitamin C (from eating fruits and vegetables) and a reduced risk of coronary artery disease and death from any cause. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,