Is Salt Good or Bad for Your Health? Exploring The Great Salt Debate
I've been collecting articles and research studies to build this blog post for a few months now and subsequently putting off writing it,...
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Exploring the Power of Adaptogens: What You Need to Know
According to the Cleveland Clinic, adaptogens are herbs, mushrooms and other plants that help your body adapt to stress, anxiety, fatigue...
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Identifying and Avoiding Toxins in Your Daily Life
Every day we are exposed to toxins in the food we eat, air we breathe, working and living environments, and products we use. We have...
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Uncovering the Truth Behind Greenwashing: How to Spot and Avoid Deceptive Marketing Claims
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 is a marketing tool that some companies use to make their products look more eco-friendly when in fact, they...
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April Is National Earth Month
A time to celebrate our planet and reflect on how we are actively participating in protecting it! Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd...
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Myths on Myths About Protein: What You Need To Know
Sometimes I love an article so much, I just add the link to MY FAVS page so you can read it directly. Other times, I need to break it...
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"Unraveling the Mysteries of Your Body's Internal Clock: Does Your Body Really Know What Time It Is?"
I've heard so many fitness and wellness influencers say "eat whenever you want, your body doesn't know what time it is" when in fact, it...
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Uncovering the Root Causes of Common Skin Issues and Tips to Clear Skin
The top four main skin conditions that seem to be the most concerning for people are: Acne- often considered an issues for teenagers as...
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Boosting Mood and Happiness: The Four Essential Hormones to Know
Serotonin - made in the center of the brain stem and largely responsible for boosting our mood. It acts on the parts of our brain that...
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5 Expert Tips to Repair Your Relationship With Food from a Registered Dietitian and Binge Eating Disorder Survivor
Eliminate food rules as this places restrictions on what you feel you can and cannot eat. This also leads to moralizing food as good and...
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The Most Popular Diets and What They All Have In Common
Let's first be clear... The word 'diet' means the kinds of food you typically eat on a regular basis. But when we hear the word 'diet' we...
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Top Ten Things To Do For Your Health in the New Year
With every New Year, people want to hit the ground running when it comes to their health and fitness goals. Here are my top ten daily...
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Gums and Thickening Agents in Foods
A food thickener is defined as an "agent that increases the viscosity of a liquid mix without interfering with its other properties."...
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Are You Ready To Lose Weight?
I'm sure most people would scream YES with the thought that if they admit they're ready then they'll be able to lose weight easier, but...
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Protein Food Sources for Meals and Snacks
As a dietitian, I even find it hard to hit my protein goal daily. If you're not sure what your personal protein goal is, first read this...
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Top habits of Successful Clients
Generally people look for qualifications, experience, personal life struggles/challenges that one has overcome when looking for a...
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Top Ten Tips For A Healthy Gut
Start your day with lemon water and pink salt. This can be cleansing and awakening for the digestive system. Have a smoothie for...
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What are Nootropics?
Coming from the Greeks meaning 'to bend or shape the mind' also known as smart drugs -- these compounds help to enhance brain function in...
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How To Eat Without A Gallbladder
The gall bladder is a small organ located on the underside of your liver on the right side of your abdomen. Its primary role in the body...
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Top 5 Signs Your Metabolism Isn't Working As Well As It Should
Maintaining optimal metabolic health is crucial to fighting off viruses and infections, mitigating the development of comorbid conditions...
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