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The Science Behind Sugar Addiction
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food-related addictions have been proposed to be closely related to nicotine and caffeine addiction
Do You Want To Make Losing Weight Simple?
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There are SO many diets out there and people buy in left and right, but most of these diet schemes are trying to get you to buy something they are selling.
How To Stock Your Pantry for COVID-19
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Most everyone has experienced less than optimal meat buying options, either unavailability or higher cost. This is not likely to change anytime soon and could get worse. Read this…
This Really Happened.
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Should I Avoid Fruit Because It Has Too Much Sugar?
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The number one source of added sugar for Americans, providing 47 percent of the
sugar in their diet
You Need To Make This Tonight!
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The caramelized onions and roasted butternut squash add sweet and savory elements to the dish.
An Excellent and Motivational Video Everyone Needs To Watch
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I am so motivated after watching this video! I only wish I had watched it before
How To Avoid Food Poisoning
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1 in 6 Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. Food-borne illnesses are the cause of 128,000 hospital visits annually.
If You Do These 6 Things, You Will See Results: Eating by Body Type
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If you are an endomorph with a high amount of body fat, you should…
How To End Your Love Hate Relationship With Food
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Many experts believe that mindful eating creates a barrier to overeating.
Save the Avocado!
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Take heart, my guac and avocado-everything friends! There is a solution! The “secret” of storing cut avocado
It’s Time To Consider the Brown Bag
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The average American spends…on eating out!
Summer In Full Swing
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This should keep your head above the crap thrown aimlessly on your floor for now. Meanwhile, if I can just figure out how to get the dried slime off my couch cushion…
If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Any Form of Diabetes…
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If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent diabetes, I can help you!
There’s A New Weight Loss Pill That Just Might Work!
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Reports show that the drug was notably effective
How To Travel Light
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With summer vacation plans underway, it’s time to pack away the bulky sweaters and start thinking about exposing our pasty legs to the world. If […]
The Struggle is Real
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“Meet the weight thermostat. You open a window, the thermostat works harder to keep the temperature”
Butts and Guts
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People all over the world are popping in for a cleanse to lose inches from their bellies.
Does CBD oil Measure Up To Its Claims?
1 Comment on Does CBD oil Measure Up To Its Claims?CBD oil is showing up online and in stores everywhere.
Are Our Children Being Suckered Into Obesity?
4 Comments on Are Our Children Being Suckered Into Obesity?Two of the leading causes of childhood obesity are fast food and sugary drinks. 98% of food advertisements viewed by children are for products high […]
2019’s #1 Food Trend: Fermented Food
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Voted the #1 food trend expected in 2019 according to 1,342 dietitians
A Must Read for Keto Lovers
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Some have even called it a “cardiologist’s nightmare.”
The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. Wiser Wednesday #2
2 Comments on The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. Wiser Wednesday #2Isn’t it funny? We all want an easy fix. Easier than coming up with a raw meal
Bragging Rights of a Super Taster
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It all started when I boasted that out of my entire Food Science class in college, I was one of only two students who could […]
How To Beat the Bulge During the Holidays. Wiser Wednesday #1
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I would like to offer to you that you CAN keep your weight in check during the holidays. YES!!! You CAN!!
Here We Are..
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..in the thick of the holidays. You made it through Thanksgiving! Well done! Did you eat too much? My favorite thing out of all the […]
How To Keto
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Don’t. That’s right. Don’t. The keto diet is just another version of the Atkins diet, the South Beach diet and the Whole 30. Ever wonder […]
What To Cook This Week
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“I want to eat healthy and I’m willing to cook, I just don’t know what cook or eat”.
Why Have I Never Given You This Recipe?
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So easy to make, healthy, and your family will love it! Great for get-togethers and family dinners at home with the kids!
What I’m Working On Right Now
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Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?! Why haven’t I done this before?!
A Healthier You, One Challenge at a Time
No Comments on A Healthier You, One Challenge at a TimeHere’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!! I’m convinced that you feel […]
Recipes That Will Inspire Your Week 5 Challenge!
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How many of you guys have been filling half your plate with vegetables? I wanted to share a few recipes that are brilliantly tantalizing and […]
The One Thing Challenge Week 6
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I had a hard time deciding what this last challenge would be. I wanted to continue through the full six weeks giving you guys challenges that […]
Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!
2 Comments on Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!It’s not rocket science. It’s not fascinating. It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
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I write this as I am drinking water. I am only on glass 4 as of yet. Four to go in order to meet The […]
Week 4: The One Thing Challenge
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Can you believe we’re here? In just 7 days, you will have done at least 4 super simple things to improve your health! I am […]
Holy Hurricane!
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If you do not already know, I live in Panama City Beach, FL. If you don’t keep up with the news or weather, a Cat […]
Week 3: The One Thing Challenge
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I’ve done a little leg work for you. If you feel like you must hit a fast food drive through for your morning nosh, here are the best choices from the most frequently visited take away spots:
Wk 2: The One Thing Challenge
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Simple, easy, you can totally do it. GO!
My Green Last Night…
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I made a super easy chicken pot pie using frozen pie crust, leftover rotisserie chicken breast, chopped carrots, broccoli florets and frozen mixed vegetables with […]
THE #1 EASIEST WAY TO GET YOUR GREEN IN TODAY!
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Grab a bag of this salad on your next trip to the grocery! It has loads of green vegetables, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds and […]
Garlic & Soy Bok Choy
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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K. It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]
The One Thing Challenge
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If you want to look better and feel better, I’m your gal! Here’s how I’m going to help you accomplish both goals and make it […]
Freddy Farter
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I have decided to name my sourdough baby Freddy Farter the Bread Starter, a modified version of a name I found online. Yes, that is […]
Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond
4 Comments on Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”
A Quote That Will Change Your Mind About Dieting…
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“Any diet that’s based on denying yourself the foods you really, really like is going to be temporary.” – Brian Wansink, Ph.D, author of Mindless […]
A Bit.
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I’ve combined option 1 and 2. Keeping my sanity takes precedence. After all, there’s not much left
Ultimate Guide For Eating <500 calories at Chick-Fil-A
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If you frequent Chick-Fil-A, Copy. Print. Laminate. Put it in your purse or side pocket of your car!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie, Oh My!
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This is the most simple recipe EVER! It’s my go-to for every pot-luck and get-together.
The Calories, Fat, Sodium & Sugar in These Foods Are Shocking!
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Some of the meals on this list for 2018 contain almost four days’ worth of the recommended fat content. Among the nation’s unhealthiest dishes is a 1-1/2-pound pretzel that contains 1,920 calories.
How To Rock Sourdough
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I love how the crust developed crispness and the cheese became browned and deeply golden.
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Simple Tahini Dressing
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not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions. Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!
My Sourdough Baby
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Gluten sensitive people may be able to tolerate sourdough bread products because the long fermentation process allows bacteria to break down carbohydrates and gluten in the bread.
Emerald City Take Two
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There is no question that sight and smell contribute to taste and the smell of the baguette will leave you wishing for daily visits to this bistro.
Seattle Eats
2 Comments on Seattle EatsIf you’re a people-watcher and a foodie, this is the city for you! Our first kid-free vacation in three years. Probably a good choice, as […]
What Kind of Bees Make Milk?
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our food is no longer food and our excessive exposure to these synthesized compounds is mutating our DNA
Bangers and Mash
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That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash! My sweet husband cooked it. As always, I was elated to […]
How to Vegan
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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.
More Confessions From a Dietitian
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1. I eat my kids leftovers when the order includes mini corn dogs, mac & cheese, french fries or a cheeseburger; I secretly hope they […]
One Skillet Soy & Sriracha Chicken with Carrots
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Did you know that cooking in cast iron can increase the iron content of your food? Iron requirements rise significantly during teenage years
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
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mushrooms are extremely low in calories, contain vitamin D and selenium. These edible fungi are also a good source of riboflavin. Bake these amazing cheese stuffed mushrooms in 8 minutes.
Super Easy Curry Chicken Salad
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Lunch box solution, dinner fix…breakfast…why not? Curry chicken salad. Eat it on crackers, slap it on a sandwich, eat it solo or on an open […]
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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Since my son watched the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, he has been obsessed with meatballs. The first time I took him out […]
Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy
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Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon of mayo, a quick squeeze of lemon…done and done! […]
Nature’s Cheeto Dust
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Nutritional yeast is grown on molasses and is loaded with B vitamins! It contains 16 different amino acids (needed for building muscle), at least 14 minerals and 17 vitamins. Just 2 Tablespoons contains only 60 calories, a whopping 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
Taco Tarts
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beans make a superior plant-based meat substitute as they are packed with protein, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins and antioxidants! Plus, they’re low in fat!
3 Step Zucchini Flatbread
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If you’re not a vegetable eater and this doesn’t look tasty to you, try it anyway! Making vegetables taste good is my speciality. It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!
4 Ingredient Nutella Cookies
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One of the greatest things you’ll ever hear out of a RD’s mouth is “everything in moderation”.
3 Step Meal
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When more than five people who read your blog on the regular make the same comment, you should probably listen. “Everything you cook sounds good, […]
Getting Smart with the Natural Life
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Where do you draw the line between what is natural and positive, and unnatural and negative?
A Story I’ll Never Forget
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Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration. With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words
Beaches, Beers & Tacos!!
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Just about every restaurant, grill, bar, cafe, diner and dive on the beach advertises their version of the world’s latest food fascination.
Achcha Khana (Good Food)
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I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.
The Whole 30. Just Another Fad?
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There are quite a few really good “rules” in this “30 day” meal plan, but I found a few things that are contradictory to current, […]
Just Give Me Tacos and Tell Me I’m Pretty
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“You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a taco”
Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…
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Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…
Veggie Flapjacks
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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]
10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week
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Salmon promotes eye health. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects […]
Nothing Can Grow in That!
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We go through a lot of food in my house and spend a pretty penny on it too, so when I toss large containers of […]