Tag: real food
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Are Meal Plan Programs Worth It?
Happy New Year 2022! Are meal plan programs worth it? Worth the time and money? To kick off the new year lots of people start thinking about getting into shape and taking better care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally. It’s great feeling like we have a fresh start or a do-over, isn’t it? Last year…
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Healthy Holiday Dishes
Gathering around the dining room table is a holiday tradition. But many of our traditional recipes are not so healthy for us. Let’s see if we can create some healthy holiday dishes this year. I am going to break down the nutrition labels of five popular holiday dishes and beverages. And then share some healthier…
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Food is not the enemy…
It is easy to look at food as the enemy when you are trying to lose weight. All of the choices regarding your diet and nutrition can be overwhelming. Counting calories and depriving yourself of certain treats can feel defeating. But what if you realized that there is an entirely different way of looking at…
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6 Perks of Cinnamon
Tis the season for cinnamon spice… and everything nice about it! Do you know that cinnamon has health benefits? Let’s look at 6 surprising perks of cinnamon. We often associate cinnamon with sugar and a tasty dusting over some of our favorite seasonal desserts. But cinnamon is actually a super spice with a long list…
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The Flexitarian Diet
This past summer, Forbes came out with a “Best Diets of 2021” list. (See the full list here: https://www.forbes.com/health/body/best-diets/) The Mediterranean Diet held the top ranking spot because of its “ “harmonic combination” of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” And the Flexitarian Diet, aka the “semi-vegetarian” way of eating, came in at number two. A mostly…
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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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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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Beef & Bean Chili
Brrr. Baby it’s cold outside. That means it’s the perfect time to cook this Beef & Bean Chili! This recipe is sure to warm you up and fill you up. Plus it’s loaded with vegetables! You’ll spend most of your time chopping veggies, but “many hands makes the work light” so grab someone to help…
