Annette Quatrano, MS, RD, LDN
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Detox Soup
With the start of the New Year, many people are considering a detox diet. Instead of trying to do a water fast or juicing (see our recent blog called Detox with Food by my fellow nutritionist as to why this is not recommended), here is a soup that can support detoxification during these cold winter…
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Five Fish Salad
When we think of the holidays, many of us think of the traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts. Many of these traditions often center around food and for me, I spend every Christmas Eve with my Italian side of the family, doing as many Italians do on this day, eating fish! I always loved our main course of Zuppa Di Pesce but…
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Enjoying The Holiday Season Without Weight Gain
We have all heard of the “freshman 15” when entering college, but maybe some of us are entering this holiday season after gaining the “quarantine 15.” Or maybe it’s part of your holiday tradition to gain 5 pounds. Whatever the case may be, it is always helpful to have some strategies to avoid weight gain…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
When we think of fall flavors, pumpkin always comes to mind. Pumpkin is full of fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium, but don’t forget about all the health benefits of the anti-inflammatory spices that make up pumpkin spice! These include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and allspice. Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg can all help regulate blood…
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Pregnancy in the COVID Era
in WellnessWe are living in scary times during this COVID pandemic, and it can be even scarier when you are pregnant. As I enter my third trimester and get closer to giving birth to my son, I can’t help but worry. Even though time feels as if it has stopped during this pandemic, my biological clock…
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Elimination Diets: Still the Gold Standard?
in Nutrition“Can’t I just take a test?” A question I get often from patients who are encouraged to try an elimination diet. While it is true that food sensitivity testing is becoming more available and may seem like the easier choice, has it really replaced the need to complete an elimination diet? Here at the UltraWellness…