evepostappleOnce upon a time, there was a woman named Eve, who, unable to resist the luring temptation of a fragrant orchard, took a bite of forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Perhaps Eve was bored. Perhaps she was ovulating and had a desperate craving for something sweet. Perhaps life in the little garden was becoming stressful or claustrophobic. Perhaps she felt out of control or lacked passion in her life and in order to numb her emotions or soothe herself from Adam's lack of attention or his ambivalence in starting a family, she chose to indulge. Perhaps Eve was an emotional eater. But as Eve soon discovered, neither the bite, nor the whole fruit fulfilled her as she had hoped. Not only did she realize she was naked but that she had contempt for the way she looked. Perhaps Eve suffered with body dismorphia. Eve tried to stop eating the forbidden fruit and eventually avoided eating altogether but that didn't work and she ended up eating until she could no longer breathe. The point of this is that Eve lost her intuitive ability to nourish herself. She no longer had balance in her life and was willing to do any and everything to get that back.

Maybe Eve didn't exist. Maybe the stories that were told are not as important as the stories we tell ourselves.

This blog is dedicated to creating new stories based on the philosophies of whole body nutrition, self-love, intuition, fitness and yoga.

In my journey I have sought to uncover the knowledge and balance which have brought me to a greater awareness of health and this is what I wish to share with you.

About Me

I am a holistic nutritionist, certified yoga instructor, athlete, healthy living chef, and published writer. I have spent the last four years of my life rebuilding all aspects of myself after recovering from an eating disorder. Follow me as I continue to eat clean, train hard, and discover balance mind, body and spirit. zainsaraswatijamal.com

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    Having Trouble With Number Two? 

    Yes people, I mean are you having trouble pooping?

    I probably sound like a broken record here, considering that every health magazine article stresses the importance of a healthy digestive system but I have recently spoken to so many of my friends and fellow athletes on the subject of the ‘at times elusive number two’ and there seems to be a serious epidemic of chronically constipated individuals.
    Are you one of these people?
    If so, we really need to get to the bottom of this. One of the main causes of constipation is a diet low in fiber, calories or a lack of proper hydration.  If you have been or are currently addicted to laxatives, check out my post here.  This will certainly affect your natural ability to poop and before any weight loss or overall health can be gained, it is important to deal with this issue so that you can have a healthy and functioning digestive system.
    Many medical experts stress the fact that you should at least be going once a day.  If you haven’t seen this video (by Dr. Oz) on the health of bowl movements, click here.
    To help with this situation, I would like to share a wonderful article on the benefits of fiber (from ideafit.com) and how much you should actually be consuming. Check out the chart above to show you which foods are high in fiber and the proper amounts.

    Besides keeping you “regular,” why should you make sure you’re eating enough fiber?

    • Fiber has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease in the overall population
    • Dietary and supplemental fiber (intakes of 20–27 grams per day [g/dy] from whole foods or up to 20 g/dy from supplements) may help with weight control 
    • There’s a clear association between a fiber-rich diet and a lower body mass index (BMI) 
    • Many observational studies have found an association between high-fiber food consumption and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes 
    • Fiber-rich foods tend to be concentrated sources of cancer-fighting antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
    How Much Fiber?

    The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends 14 g of fiber per 1,000 kilocalories (kcal) as an Adequate Intake (AI) for adults. This amount was derived from data on the relationship between fiber consumption and coronary heart disease risk. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men (USDA 2010). See sources of fiber in chart.

    Fiber for Athletes

    If you’re an athlete or active person, there’s no need to eat excessive amounts of fiber. Instead, aim to consume the recommended AI for the general population (ADA, DC & ACSM 2009).

    If you need to increase fiber intake to meet the AI, do so on a rest day or after workouts. You should also increase fiber gradually, and make sure you drink a lot of fluids. Pay careful attention to overall fluid intake in order to prevent dehydration and/or constipation. Supplemental fiber should be avoided during activity and is notrecommended during strenuous activity.

    SIDEBAR: High-Quality, High-Fiber Choices

    Adding fiber to the diet can be as easy as choosing nutrient-rich foods—such as legumes, whole grains and fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables—while avoiding nutrient-poor choices, such as soft drinks and processed foods. Try these high-fiber options

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