Let’s get one thing clear right away: snack bars are great. They can make a super healthy snack. And, most importantly, they’re easy. Who doesn’t want easy?!
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It seems like pretty much every few years there’s another popular diet that’s tried by the masses. Keto, intermittent fasting and believe it or not, even eating a vegan diet was considered a trend few years ago. So, what’s the deal with all of these diets – are they healthy? Worth the hype? And should you try them?
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I can’t tell you how many times I’m asked about this. If you crave sweets daily, you are so not alone. So, what do you do about it? And is it normal?! Keep reading, girlfriend (or boyfriend… or non-binary friend!).
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I started telling friends and family I was pregnant as soon as I entered my second trimester. And almost immediately, the floodgates apparently also opened for people to comment on my body. To put it simply, I was shocked.
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I’ve said it before and I stand by it: lunch is the hardest meal of the day. It’s in yhe middle of the day, when you’re probably working or running errands or doing something, and the last thing you want to do is stop and try to figure out what to eat. So I give you: 25 easy and healthy lunch ideas.
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You likely know that, when it comes to what you eat, listening to your body is a great goal to have. Is it ideal? Sure. But easy? Definitely not.
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If you haven’t heard of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit yet, please allow me the honor of introducing you: this kiwifruit variety is a sweeter, juicier version of the traditional green kiwifruit, with a tropical taste. It’s in season from May to October, meaning you’ve got the next 4 months to take full advantage of this delicious, refreshing fruit.
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Many of you may remember that, last year, I went to Japan on an immersion trip to learn more about Japanese cuisine, and specifically, MSG. In a nutshell, the initiative was to debunk the common myth “is MSG bad for you?” Spoiler alert: I’ve been using MSG in my cooking ever since.
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I’ve always tried to use my platform to shed light on privilege. As much as I believe that fears about food and an unhealthy relationship with food are actual, real problems, I also know that they’re privileged problems. It’s a privilege to have a choice of food as something to worry about.
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I’ve noticed the topic of “thyroid” in general become increasing popular over the past few years. All over social media, I see phrases about “thyroid imbalance” or “healing your thyroid” but, is any of this actually legit? As someone who actually has a thyroid disorder – hypothyroidism – I thought it would be helpful to share my own journey and clear up the confusion by interviewing two physicians.
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Like most dietitians, I’m a big believer in the nutritional power of nuts. Most nuts are a good source of different nutrients and versatile – they’re easy to use in so many ways. But, let’s talk about a nut that deserves a little more time in the spotlight: walnuts. With good fats, protein, fiber, and a ton of different ways to use them, walnuts are the nut you do not want to forget.
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You know already there is so. much. nutrition information floating around out there. A big chunk of it is often false and comes from absolutely nowhere. Sadly though, it not only creates confusion, but also nutrition rules and myths that become well believed and hard to debunk.
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I definitely don’t need to be a broken record and tell you that we’re living in a totally crazy time right now. You know that. Your routine, daily schedule and life have probably all changed. And it makes sense that your eating habits might’ve changed a little too.
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There are so many benefits to eating more plant-based sources of protein. It’s good for your health. It’s beneficial for the environment. It’s economical for your own wallet. And, of course, many plant-based proteins are very shelf-stable, meaning they’ll last a while in your kitchen too.
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If you’re like the rest of the world, you’ve probably been to the grocery store at least once over the past week to stock up during the quarantine. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably also wondering how the heck this food is going to last you for 2 weeks or more.
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I realized recently that while I’ve shared snippets of my own story here and there, I’ve never shared the full thing in all its glory. And, on top of being asked about why I became a dietitian constantly, I also think there’s a lot to learn from my own story too. So, here goes!
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This week is National Breakfast Week! Can you think of a better week-long food holiday?! I can’t. In honor of dedicated breakfast week, I wanted to dive into dietary fiber, how important it is to eat in the morning and easy ways to get it – like eating a delicious, high-fiber cereal like Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® or Frosted Mini-Wheats®. Let’s get to it!
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If you were born in or before the 80’s or early 90’s, you probably remember the dietary fat craze. Fat in food was to be feared, and everything was low-fat. Anyone remember that green box of low-fat Snackwell’s cookies? Growing up, my pantry was always stocked with them!
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Ever since I joined TikTok about a month ago, I noticed a crazy theme in my comment section: “why can’t I stop eating ___?” While every single person is different and there could be a lot going on, I can tell you one thing for certain: binges are almost always the result of restriction.
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