Category: Nutrition
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Fall Produce to Stock Up On
We can’t talk about fall nutrition without talking about the fall harvest and which fall produce to stock up on. One of the healthiest diet decisions that you can make is the choice to focus on eating whole foods. And fresh produce is one of the key staples to eating whole foods. Seasonal fruits and…
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4 Tips for Heart-Healthy Soups This Fall
I love a steaming cup of soup on a chilly day! However, a lot of rich, tasty soups also contain high levels of fat, salt, and carbohydrates – making them a less than ideal choice for your heart health. So what can you do to make your fall soups more heart-healthy? Your heart health is directly…
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3 Healthy Ways to Feed Your Pumpkin Obsession
Pumpkin is considered a superfood. Pumpkins are low in calories and chock full of essential vitamins and fiber. Let’s feed your pumpkin obsession in a healthier way! But grabbing a pumpkin spice latte or a slice of pumpkin pie is a far cry from reaping the health benefits of this super squash. Most pumpkin-flavored drinks and…
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5 Diet Hacks to Prevent Fall Weight Gain
Changing leaves, crisp afternoons, pumpkins, and bonfires… are some of my favorite fall things. My not-so-favorite thing about the fall? Extra pounds. I mean there are so many delicious fall foods and events, right? Every year the changing season has an impact on our daily habits that can often lead to weight gain. These five…
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Why You Should Eat Beets
Fall harvest = pumpkins, apples, squash, and…. BEETS! When we think about fall, we don’t really think about beets. But these underappreciated, little root veggies are worth talking about! So why should you eat beets? Beets are tasty, low in calories, and FULL of nutrients. In fact, beets offer up practically all of the nutrients that…
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Why Low-Carb Days Are Key To Weight Loss
Have you heard of carb cycling? Carb cycling strategically uses low-carb days and high-carb days to fuel your body, improve your overall metabolism, and keep hormones functioning optimally. Carb cycling involves going back and forth between high-carb and low-carb days or meals. Low-carb days are meant to deplete the body’s glycogen stores so that the…
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5 Simple Weight Loss Tips For Busy People
These 5 weight loss tips for busy people sound SUPER simple – because they are 😊 simple and effective. ✔️ Keep fresh fruit and veggies where you can easily see them and grab them. Fruit and veggies are great for snacking because they are low in calories and rich in nutrients. Place them in a…
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Cabbage Soup Recipe
This cabbage soup recipe was recommended to me by a friend. I have no idea where the recipe originated from, but I can tell you that it is delicious and filling. Did you make the cabbage soup? Did you like it? Comment below and let me know how it went and what you thought! Looking…
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What You Need to Know About Pre-Holiday Weight Gain
People often talk about “holiday weight gain” – but have you heard of pre-holiday weight gain also called “fall weight gain”? Long before we even take our first bite of pumpkin pie or eat our first gingerbread man, many of us have already packed on a few fall pounds. Studies show that most adults consume…
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The Truth About Oat Milk
Have you tried oat milk? Here’s the truth about oat milk: Although it has been around for quite some time, oat milk has recently gained more popularity as a dairy-free milk alternative. Oat milk is marketed as being beneficial for weight loss. But there is a little more to the story… While oat milk is a…
