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Health Food Impostors
Have you noticed how many “health foods” there are in the grocery store lately? It’s hard to ignore the advertising and all of the “expert claims” that promise to make you healthier, help your body to...
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Managing Menopause? Consider Your Diet
It’s important for everyone to eat a healthy diet at all stages of life, but for women who are peri- and post-menopausal, diet becomes even more essential. Most women are concerned about hot flashes...
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
According to the most recent estimates from the CDC, 29 million American adults and children have Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, and that number has been steadily increasing over...
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A 21-day Vegan Challenge
Whether you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, demonstrate your compassion for animals, or help the environment, there are numerous reasons to eat fewer foods that come from animals. If...
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Guilt-Free Holiday Eating
The holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for those who are trying to maintain a healthy regimen. After all, food is a part of every gathering, and between the parties with co-workers,...
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A Nutritionist’s Grocery List
When I meet with my patients in a nutrition counseling session, they often ask me, “So, what do YOU eat?” I tell them about my favorite grocery items, the staples that I purchase week in and week out...
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Healthy Eating Ideas for Spring
I think we can all agree it’s been a rough winter, but spring will come and we’ll be shedding some of those layers of clothes. When that happens, our thoughts often turn to eating healthier, so, in...
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The Bittersweet Story of Sugar
There are a lot of sugar-containing foods in this world, and chances are you enjoy eating at least one of them. Candy, soda, and fruit are just a few examples of foods that contain sugar. When we eat...
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Healthy Tips for a Fun, Safe Summer
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James Most of us can appreciate and agree with this quote, especially now...
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Nutrition Myth Busters
It seems as if there are new nutrition studies coming out on a regular basis, and unfortunately, after the information is funneled through all of the media channels available, it comes out the other...
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How to Have a Healthier Halloween
The fall season is upon us, and with it comes cooler weather, football season, apple picking and of course, Halloween. Children can’t wait to dress up in the season’s most popular costumes (how many...
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Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
For many people, this is truly “the most wonderful time of the year,” as it’s filled with family, friends and of course, food! If you are among the many who are trying to lose weight or stay healthy,...
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A Look at the New Dietary Guidelines
Every five years, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) are required to update guidelines that provide recommendations on nutrition to help...
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