Nutrition
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Ketogenic Diets: Sorting Through the Pros and Cons
Ketogenic diets are hardly new, but they’ve become increasingly popular in the last few years for weight loss and much more. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I have used modified ketogenic diets for some patients over the past year and have found some positive outcomes, mainly improvements in cognition. My overall position is that…
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5 Ways to Eat Healthy While Traveling
Ever get to the food court at the airport and head straight for the Cinnabon stand? (Oh, no!) Does the sight of a TSA line trigger a Pavlovian response, sending you sprinting to the first Sbarro you see? Well, judging by the line in front of those fast ‘food’ joints, believe me, you’re not alone!…
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Supplement Safety Demystified
These days, it seems we are inundated with magazine articles, news stories, YouTube video’s, or blog posts promising improved memory, sustained energy, stronger immunity, dramatic weight loss, or improved sexual health, simply by ingesting a “new and improved” and “clinically proven” supplement. The story pulls you in with a testimonial from a seemingly trustworthy person…
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Green Machine Smoothie
This bright green smoothie from my book, Eat Fat, Get Thin, gets its creaminess from nutrient-dense avocado, an excellent source of all nine essential amino acids that our bodies need to build muscle, as well as the omega-3 fats our brains and hearts need to be healthy. And the green tea, which is loaded with…
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Thanksgiving Makeover
It’s that time of year again. A time to reflect on that which we are grateful, a time for being with loved ones, and time for a whole lot of food! I bet at least one of your fondest Thanksgiving memories involves food, I know that’s true for me. One side of my family is…
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Drink to Your Health: 4 Simple Holiday Mocktails
Oh, heavens! Where did the year go?! As we get into the seasonal groove, keep in mind that all those tasty-but-not-great-for-health cocktails can undermine your gut health and immunity just when you need them most! Side-stepping alcohol and all that extra sugar can be quite a challenge. How can you feel festive this season while…
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Wild Mushrooms: A Medicinal Powerhouse
in NutritionI cannot say enough wonderful things about wild mushrooms. Although you’ll often see them categorized as a vegetable, they technically belong to the fungi family. Their medicinal benefits have been recognized by Eastern medicine practitioners for thousands of years. Modern science is now catching up to ancient wisdom as research uncovers the plethora of wild…
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A Guide to Clean Animal Protein
in NutritionProtein is responsible for nearly all of the work carried out in every cell throughout the body. Protein provides the building blocks for the structure, function, and regulation of all tissues and organs, as well as the repair of our DNA. Many foods contain protein, but none are as concentrated or complete as animal-based protein.…
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5 Reasons Brown Rice is Better Than White
Brown rice or white? Everyone who has been to a Chinese restaurant has been asked this question. Next time you are faced with this decision, be sure to consider these 5 reasons to choose brown.. Processing – When white rice is made, the hull, or outer coating of the natural brown rice, is removed. When…
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Calcium Without Dairy? It’s Possible!
in NutritionI often get the question “How can I get enough calcium on a dairy-free diet?” There is a lot of misconception about calcium due to the push for 3 servings of cow’s milk every day, starting from infancy. How could we possibly get our calcium needs met and protect our bones and muscles without milk…even…