Welcome to Live Light Nutrition

Nutrition information to live your healthiest life.


From a young age, MIRANDA MALISANI dreamed of being able to educate and inspire others to live their healthiest life.

Today, Miranda shares practical nutrition tips regularly on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW.

With studies in both Broadcast Journalism and Holistic Nutrition, Miranda gained the tools to create Live Light Nutrition,

a consulting organization offering customized nutrition presentations and individual assessments.


Check back here for info, ideas and recipes!









Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Attention All 2010/2011 Brides


Lose Weight Before Your BIG Day


It's the day you have waited for your whole life. You imagined yourself walking down the aisle in the most beautiful gown with your hair and make up perfect and everyone watching you. It's your moment. 




There's only one problem. You didn't envision yourself carrying extra weight and this is getting in the way of your dream.

What can you do?  
  • You can starve yourself hoping that you will lose the weight and just deal with having no energy, and risk getting sick for your special day 
  • You can eat only celery and drink lots of water promoted by low-cal diets.  Lets hope that you will not lose your hair and nails that you really need for your wedding day and after for that matter  
  • Force yourself off of carbs and become a moody mess, thus causing that huge wedding fight with your future mother-in-law, that you just don't need





    Or you can empower yourself with a realistic plan that is personalized to your weight loss needs.

    A plan that: 
    • looks at the "whole picture" and what you need as an individual to lose the weight  
    • helps to minimize the stress you are experiencing 
    • helps to boost your immunity to ward of illness for the day and the honeymoon (many brides end up sick on their honeymoon due to the after effects of stress)  
    • offers you continual, round the clock nutrition and wellness support 
    • comes into your home for assessment. With your crazy schedule you don't need to leave the house for the umpteenth time (travel fee may apply)
    • offered by a Holistic Nutritionist who is passionate about helping others to realize their health potential and really cares about your weight loss success   
    • Costs less than the average diet clinic


      Live Light Nutrition offers the following bridal packages:

      Gorgeous & Glowing (8 Weeks) $600  

      -Nutrition assessment
      -Personalized plan with 10 weeks of nutrition guidance, menu plans, recipes
      -Immune boosting and stress combating information
      -Pantry purge
      -Grocery store tour 
      -Unlimited emails/phone calls 24/7
      -Ongoing nutrition support

      Sleek & Slim (10 Weeks) $750  

      -Nutrition assessment
      -Personalized plan with 10 weeks of nutrition guidance, menu plans, recipes
      -Immune boosting and stress combating information 
      -Pantry purge
      -grocery store tour 
      -unlimited emails/phone calls 24/7
      -ongoing nutrition support



      * All prices subject to applicable taxes

      Contact miranda@livelightnutrition.com
      or 416-846-4887
      for your free, no obligation conversation about what service or package is best for you. Ask about discounts for joining with your partner or friend.



      Need more info?
      www.livelightnutrition.com 

      Sunday, October 17, 2010

      LAST DAY!! October 18th (7 Day Fall Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: Smoothie (plain yogurt, almond milk, raw honey or agave syrup, raspberries, blueberries & banana)

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: Handful of pumpkin seeds and walnuts   

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice 
      1 Tbsp of flax oil

      Lunch: Anti-biotic free chicken and vegetables (red peppers, onions, lettuce and tomatoes) in a whole grain wrap (brown rice, spelt, multigrain) with organic greens dressed with lemon and olive oil. 
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack: Peach or apple

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner:  4oz of dill and lemon snapper fillets, medley of snap peas, squash of your choice, and red swiss chard.
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only
       
      Snack:  Dried cranberries and apricots

      Saturday, October 16, 2010

      Day 6 -October 17 (7 Day Fall Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: Spelt or kamut, or rye toast with almond butter

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: Pear  

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice 
      1 Tbsp of flax oil

      Lunch: Organic greens with black beans, avocado, red pepper and tomatoes. Dressed with lemon and olive oil.
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack:  1 hard boiled free-run egg

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner:  4 oz scallops sauteed in preservative free broth with scallions, minced garlic, fresh parsley with quinoa salad ( quinoa, yellow peppers, onions, artichoke, and water chestnuts.  Use grapeseed oil and apple cider vinegar for dressing)
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only



      Snack if Desired: Plain yogurt
       
      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Friday, October 15, 2010

      Day 5 - October 16 (7 Day Fall Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: Steel cuts oats with raw honey and pecans.

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: Peach

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of vegetable juice (freshly juiced best)

      Lunch:Vegetarian sushi rolls (avocado, cucumber, carrots, radish) try to find brown rice rolls or organic greens with avocado, assorted veggies and  with pure lemon and olive oil
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack: Handful of almonds or pure almond butter with whole grain crackers.

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner:  Anti-biotic free turkey or chicken with spaghetti squash, spinach, and carrots. Season with herbs and spices (no packaged sauces)
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only

      Sweet Snack: Dates
      Late Night Snack if Desired: air blown popcorn with flax oil and sea salt

      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Thursday, October 14, 2010

      Day 4 - October 15 (7 Day Fall Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: 2 poached or scrambled free-run eggs with sliced tomatoes, 1 piece of whole grain bread (optional)

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack:  1/2 of blueberries, or handful of pumpkin seeds

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of vegetable juice (freshly juiced best)

      Lunch: Wild salmon sandwich or tuna sandwich with avocado and organic greens (whole grain bread)
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack:Veggie sticks or Vega or Lara Bar

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner: Lentil  vegetable soup (homemade if possible) or brown rice and mung beans with green vegetable of your choice.
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only

      Sweet Snack: Pineapple or 3 squares of 70% dark chocolate
       
      Late Night Snack if Desired: Banana or plain yogurt

      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Wednesday, October 13, 2010

      Day 3 -October 14 (7 Day Fall Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: Quinoa flakes or millet with rice milk, almonds and cinnamon

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: 2 kiwis

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Lunch:  Grilled vegetable and goat cheese on spelt bread or brown rice wrap.
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack: Veggie sticks with hummus dip

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner: Anti-biotic free beef stir fry with your favorite vegetables choose from (fresh garlic, bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, water chesnuts, baby bok choy) season with fresh herbs (cilantro, thyme, basil) sea salt and pepper.
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only

      Sweet Snack: Enjoylife allergen free Chocolate chip cookies or Sweets from the Earth Vegan Carrot Cake
       
      Late Night Snack if Desired: Air blown popcorn with flax oil and sea salt, or plain yogurt

      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Tuesday, October 12, 2010

      Day 2 - October 13 (7 Day Fall detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: Spelt or kamut toast with avocado and tomato

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: Peach

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Lunch: Organic greens, with steamed brocolli, 4oz wild salmon with lemon and dill, tbsp of flax oil drizzled over
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack: handful of almonds

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner: Lentil and wild rice pilaf, with steamed kale and portobello mushrooms
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only

      Sweet Snack: 3 squares of 70% dark chocolate
      Late Night Snack if Desired: Small bowl of plain yogurt, raspberries or blueberries

      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Monday, October 11, 2010

      Day 1 - October 12 (7 day Detox)

      Upon Waking:  Half a lemon squeezed into room temperature 8 oz pure water

      1/4 tsp probiotic (optional)

      Within 40 minutes of Waking: 1/2 cup steel cut oats or millet with almond milk, walnuts, cinnamon and touch of maple syrup 

      40 mins After Breakfast: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Mid Morning Snack: Pear

      30 mins Before Lunch: Glass of 1/2 pure water, 1/2 unsweetened cranberry juice

      Lunch: Organic greens, 4oz anti-biotic free grilled chicken with lemon or apple cider vinegar and cold pressed olive oil
      If thirsty with lunch choose room temperature water only

      Mid-Afternoon Snack: Handful of pumpkins seeds or carrot and celery sticks

      30 mins Before Dinner: Glass of pure water 

      Dinner:  Brown rice pasta with tomato basil sauce with zucchini, spinach, onions, garlic with or without soft goat cheese
      If thirsty with dinner choose room temperature water only

      Late Night Snack if Desired: Small bowl of plain yogurt or air blown popcorn (use olive oil or flax oil instead of butter)

      **1 cup of green tea is an acceptable replacement for coffee**

      Monday, October 4, 2010

      Recommended List for Fall 7 Day Detox

      Beverages 
      Pure Water
      Unsweetened Pure Cranberry Juice
      Green Tea
      Vegetable Juice
      Almond or Rice Milk

      Fruit
      Lemons
      Avocado
      Organic Apples
      Organic Pears 
      Organic Blueberries and/or Raspberries
      Pineapple and/or Papaya 

      Vegetables
      Organic Salad Greens
      Tomatoes 
      Celery 
      Cucumber
      Squash (Butternut, Butter Cup, or Spaghetti)
      Broccoli
      Kale
      Organic Salad Greens
      Sweet Potato
      Swiss Chard 
      Onions
      Garlic
      Spinach
      Carrots
      Daikon or Dandelion Root
      Zucchini 
      Peppers


      Protein
      Wild Salmon
      Wild Fish of your choice
      Free Run Eggs
      Vegetable or Chicken Broth free of preservatives and additives
      Anti-biotic free, grass fed-chicken or turkey
      Almonds
      Walnuts
      Pumpkin seeds
      Lentils
      Aduki Beans or Mung Beans
      Black Beans

      Grains
      Millet
      Quinoa
      Wild Rice 
      Brown Rice Pasta 
      Oats
      Whole Grain Bread (Spelt, Rye, Kamut)

      Dairy 
      Plain Organic Cow's or Goat's Yogurt
      Goat Cheese

      Fresh Herbs & Spices
      Basil
      Parsley
      Cilantro
      Cinnamon
      Cayenne


      Supplement/Misc.
      Flax Oil or Good Quality Fish Oil
      Extra Virgin Olive Oil
      Grape Seed Oil
      Apple Cider Vinegar (with Mother)
      Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
      Good Quality Probiotic
      Dark Chocolate (over 75%) 
      **Avoid foods with known sensitivities/allergies**


      Check back Oct. 11th for instructions on the first day of the cleanse. 

      7 Day Fall Detox

      by: Miranda Malisani, Holistic Nutritionist 

      Summer was fun! Maybe a little too much fun? You might have consumed too many smokey BBQ burgers with extra bacon and cheese, one too many slices of wedding cake, and a few more glasses of sangria than anticipated. As a result, your body might be more acidic than it should be. You may be low on energy, craving sweets and carbs for quick fixes leaving you feeling completely drained by the end of the day.

      The leaves are now changing, the air is turning brisk and before you know it you have that sniffle back in your nose.  You feel it every year and usually it turns into a viscous head cold, flu or sinus infection.
      Break the cycle this year. 
      The fall season brings with it many challenges to fight off many respiratory illnesses, viruses and pathogens.  Be prepared this year.

      It's time to cleanse your body and build up your immune strength.


      Join Live Light Nutrition 
      for a 7 day fall detox

      This cleanse is for everyone as it is gentle and easy to follow. 
      It is based on reducing processed refined foods and introducing more cleansing whole foods. 


      I will post a list of some of the ingredients before we begin the cleanse so you can prepare.  
      Everyday I will post food, beverages, and supplements for the following day. 
      Leave your comments or questions on this blog, facebook or twitter.


      The detox will start on Tuesday October 12th
      The recommended list will be posted shortly.