Tag: Nutrition
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What is Diet Culture? (And Why We Should Reject it)
In my job working with eating disorders and in my personal life, I seem to reference diet culture on a daily basis. When I address diet culture in a negative light I usually get hit with, “Diet culture… but aren’t you a dietitian?” Yes, I am a dietitian. But I firmly do not support diet…
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Are There Health Benefits of Celery Juice?
If you’re living in the year 2019 and use social media, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard of the celery juice craze. People claim to experience multiple health benefits of celery juice such as improved skin integrity, better digestion, and cured psoriasis. The leader of the movement even goes so far as to say that…
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How to Make Your Own Bone Broth
Bone Broth has been everywhere in 2018, and I am shook with how much money people are willing to spend on it. Not only that, but I’ve actually been surprised by how much it’s been promoted in the media recently, considering we’ve been drinking bone broth for a very long time. Most people promoting it probably don’t realize that…
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How to Reduce Your Food Waste in 2019
If there’s anything that I’ve learned in this past year it’s that we produce so much unnecessary waste that contributes to a bigger deficit in our wallets and a bigger carbon footprint. We often think that ‘food waste’ can solely be reduced by “cleaning your plate”, but there is so much more waste produced from…
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How to Reduce Sodium Intake
Do you consume too much sodium? If you’re an average American, you probably do! The USDA recommends not to consume more than 2,300 mg per day (1) but reports that the average American consumes about 3,400 mg each day. Although sodium promotes regular functioning of our body, over consumption can lead to high blood pressure…
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7 Ways to Consume Less Sodium
Do you consume too much sodium? If you’re an average American, you probably do! The USDA recommends not to consume more than 2,300 mg per day (1) but reports that the average American consumes about 3,400 mg each day. Although sodium promotes regular functioning of our body, over consumption can lead to high blood pressure…
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The Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Food
So many of us are trying desperately to eat healthier and actually enjoy it, but we’re unable to see what can be incredibly beneficial to our diet that is so close to use: locally grown food. Locally grown food can help improve our diets, healthy, the environment, and the economy! Keep reading to learn how. I…
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Buy Local, Eat Better
 So many of us are trying desperately to eat healthier and actually enjoy it, but we’re unable to see what can be incredibly beneficial to our diet that is so close to use: locally grown food. Locally grown food can help improve our diets, healthy, the environment, and the economy! Keep reading to learn how. I…
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What are Probiotics?
For decades our society has known the benefits of pre & probiotics on gut health. But in the past few years, the health & wellness field has exploded with pre & probiotic products. Are you wondering what all the buzz is about? Here is some information that I hope will clear things up for you….…
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Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt
 This recipe is a super easy way to enjoy your roasted root vegetables!  Ingredients:1 bunch Carrots1 bunch Radishes1/2 tsp Ground Coriander1/2 tsp Ground Cumin1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt1 Tbsp Lime Juice2 Tbsp Orange Juice1 Tbsp Thyme1/2 cup CilantroOlive OilSalt & Pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash, trim, and chop carrots into…