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Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness is a Health and Wellness practice that provides nutrition services to Private, Clinical and Corporate clients. Meryl Brandwein is a Registered Dietician and Wellness Educator and is dedicated to helping you achieve your short term and long term health goals.

11/19/2025

Grateful

11/15/2025

The FDA just made a big pivot, but let’s stay grounded. Hormone therapy is nuanced. It’s deeply individualized, the research is still evolving, and yes, there are conflicting studies. No wonder women feel whiplash.

This isn’t about fear-mongering or withholding care. When hormone therapy is used thoughtfully, in the right form and at the right time, it can be one of the most effective tools we have.

Comment “ESTROGEN” if you want the link to the press conference.

11/12/2025

Cardio won’t save you in menopause. Muscle will.

Let’s get real.

Midlife isn’t the time to run harder, it’s the time to train smarter. Here’s the truth most women aren’t being told:

💪 Muscle = Metabolic protection
💥 Strength = Cortisol resilience
🦴 Resistance training = Bone density + longevity insurance

But it’s not just about lifting weights, it’s about training functionally. Every move I do now is intentional: it supports my hormones, my joints, and my nervous system.

I’m not chasing a number on the scale, I’m building resilience.

Functional training means training for real life, hormonally, neurologically, and structurally.

It keeps me strong, stable, and stress-resilient. When I train, I focus on:

• Rotational power: cable chops and rotational pulls that strengthen my core and spine
• Core-to-extremity strength: single-arm cable drives that connect glutes, core, and shoulders
• Balance and coordination: lunge-to-press flows that teach the body to move as one
• Bone and joint integrity: resistance through multiple planes that mimic real movement

This isn’t about getting shredded. It’s about being capable, physically and mentally. Because the muscle you build now?
That’s your menopause insurance policy. So no… cardio won’t save you in menopause. Muscle will. And the way you build it matters.

11/04/2025

The media is at it again with the melatonin fear-fest, and everyone’s ready to dump their supplement stash like it suddenly turned radioactive. Slow down. Breathe. Let’s use our brains before we join the panic parade.

This “big melatonin scare” everyone is shouting about? It came from a conference abstract. Not a full study. Not peer-reviewed. Not vetted. Basically a scientific teaser trailer. And spoiler: trailers don’t tell the whole story.

Correlation does not equal causation. They saw a connection, that’s it. That does not mean melatonin caused anything. Also worth noting: the dose wasn’t reported. Over-the-counter melatonin varies wildly. We have no idea how much these men were taking or for how long. Kind of important if we’re going to make sweeping conclusions, right?

And here’s the kicker: every single man in that abstract had insomnia. So, instead of blaming melatonin, maybe we ask why they couldn’t sleep in the first place? Sleep apnea, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, stress, metabolic issues… the list goes on. Addressing the root cause still matters. Always.

This was designed to sensationalize. To scare. To get clicks. Not to educate you or support your health. The headlines never give you the whole truth, but they will absolutely try to freak you out. Don’t fall for it.

Keep thinking. Keep questioning. Don’t let reaction-driven media drive your health decisions. Root-cause thinking wins every time.

10/29/2025

PSA: Salt does nothing to caffeine physiologically. It doesn’t “cancel,” “bind,” or “neutralize” caffeine in your body. Period.

What does salt do? Maybe take the edge off bitterness. Maybe add a tiny bit of electrolyte support for some people. Tiny as in, not clinically meaningful. That’s it.

So let’s stop running with ridiculous claims pushed by people with zero credentials and a Wi-Fi connection.

Think before you act. If caffeine is wrecking your sleep, spiking anxiety, or driving the afternoon crash, address the root cause, don’t sprinkle salt and call it science.

What actually helps:

• Dose & timing: keep most caffeine before noon; cap total mg (200–300 mg is plenty for most).
• Fuel first: protein + fiber + healthy fat before coffee to protect blood sugar.
• Minerals matter: real electrolyte balance comes from food (potassium, magnesium, sodium) and hydration, not a pinch of table salt in espresso.
• Nervous system care: sunlight in the morning, movement, breathwork; cut the doomscrolling.
• Sleep hygiene: consistent bedtime, dark cool room, caffeine curfew.

Bottom line: Salt doesn’t change what caffeine does in your body. Your habits do.

10/17/2025

If you’ve been thinking about it, researching it, or waiting for the “perfect time,” this is your sign. Because truth bomb: the longer you wait, the harder it gets to rebuild what your metabolism is quietly losing.

Beyond the Shot isn’t another plan, it’s a 12-week roadmap to transition off meds with confidence, rebuild muscle, balance hormones, and feel grounded in your body again.

Your metabolism deserves more than a shot, it deserves a strategy that lasts.

👉 Doors close at midnight. Save $550 now. Link in bio 🔗

10/15/2025

We didn’t plan on offering this again, but honestly? The response to Beyond the Shot has been unreal. It’s proof that people are ready for something real after the GLP-1 wave.

So we’re celebrating the success. Yours, theirs, and the ones still coming with $550 off Beyond the Shot through Thursday.

💥 Use code: BTS25 at checkout to claim your $550 off. Enroll today! Link in bio 🔗

10/12/2025

A week in the life of Coach Amanda: food that loves you back, workouts that don’t wreck your joints, mom life and the mindset glue that holds it all together. Let’s go 💪🏼

Waffles with cottage cheese and homemade berry jam
20 mins peloton strength training workout
Lunch: leftover grass feed steak on bed of mixed greens
Dinner: wild salmon and big beautiful salad with homemade dressing (and James lol)
Chaga latte with hazelnut milk. Yum!
Post peloton ride
Post walk oatmeal bowl
Outdoor lunch between calls
Friday night dinner out with the fam
Delicious gluten free bread with cottage cheese and turkey sausage
Cashew milk chia pudding
Peloton ride or die
Ceremonial grade matcha latte
Another breaky: gluten free oat flour waffles
Daily affirmations
Morning decaf coffee
Farmers market street tacos

10/09/2025

Your shot is a tool, not a teacher.

If you only lean on it for weight loss, you’ll miss the chance to understand the why behind your body’s signals, and that’s the real key to keeping results for life.

👉 That’s what Beyond the Shot is about: moving from “quick fix” to lasting health.

Inside the program, we’ll cover:

✨ Metabolic adaptation (and how to dodge rebound)
✨ Cortisol + hormone regulation
✨ Hunger awareness + intuitive eating
✨ Sustainable fat-loss maintenance
✨ Emotional + social triggers
✨ Future-proofing your health for the long game

This is where we shift from “dieter” to health-conscious human, someone who knows their body, knows their needs, and knows how to sustain results.

Link in bio for more information! 🔗

09/28/2025

Hunger feels different on GLP-1s. Quieter. Almost like it disappeared.

But just because you don’t feel hunger does not mean your body does not need fuel. Your brain, your heart, your muscles, your immune system… they are all still running on glucose whether your appetite is loud or silent.

When you under-eat, your body pays the price. Muscle loss. Fatigue. Brain fog. And the very rebound cravings you are trying to avoid. It is not discipline. It is dysregulation disguised as control.

Being on a GLP-1 is an invitation to approach food differently. To fuel with intention. To stabilize blood sugar. To support your nervous system so you can thrive instead of crash.

This is exactly what Beyond the Shot is designed to do. It helps you stabilize blood sugar, protect muscle, and build lasting metabolic health while on GLP-1s.

✨ It is not too late to join. Link in bio 🔗

09/27/2025

The internet is FULL of health + nutrition myths… From “protein = muscles” to “bananas are bad” to “stress is just normal life” yeah, no thanks. See my full breakdown on IG ✨

09/16/2025

The world can feel so heavy, between constant news cycles, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to show up for everyone else, it’s easy to forget that we can’t pour from an empty cup. That’s why self-care isn’t just a luxury or an indulgence, it’s a foundation. When you prioritize your well-being, you’re giving yourself the strength, clarity, and energy to handle everything else life asks of you.

Here are 5 simple ways to come back home to yourself this week:

1️⃣ Make sleep a priority. Deep rest is where your body restores and your mind resets. Give yourself permission to slow down.
2️⃣ Step outside. Even just a few minutes of fresh air can shift your perspective and bring a sense of calm to your spirit.
3️⃣ Eat right. Food is fuel. Choose meals that nourish your body and help you feel grounded and energized.
4️⃣ Cook at home. Preparing something with love in your own kitchen is both healing and empowering.
5️⃣ Say no to others and YES to yourself. Protecting your peace and energy is one of the most powerful acts of self-care.

💬 The truth is, the demands of the world won’t stop but you can choose to pause. Which of these practices will you commit to this week? Remember, self-care isn’t selfish. It’s what allows you to show up fully, for yourself, and for everything and everyone you love.

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8624 Griffin Road
Cooper City, FL
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://merylbrandwein.com/

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Meryl Brandwein Nutrition is a Health and Wellness practice that provides nutrition services to Private, Clinical and Corporate clients. Meryl is a Registered Dietician and Wellness Educator and is dedicated to helping you achieve your short term and long term health goals.