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A Health & Lifestyle Guide
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by Brittany Verras, MPH, RD, LD, CSSD, DipACLM



Healthy Nutrition for Travel
We are getting ready to travel through Scotland and Ireland for 2.5 weeks! I’ve been getting many questions about how I plan out the...
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Aug 4, 20224 min read
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Plant Proteins Do More
Protein is a vital macronutrient. Often, macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats) are thought of as simple sources of energy, but each...
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Jul 8, 20225 min read
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Sundried Tomato Tofu Quiche
This quiche is a blend of many recipes but it comes out awesome every time. It's also super customizable so feel free to swap out...
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Jun 19, 20223 min read
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Perfection Need Not Apply: Finding Balance with Lifestyle
Optimizing health looks a little different for everyone but there’s a common concern: “how perfect do I need to be to see results?” You...
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Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Three Reasons Why I Rarely Talk about Weight
Weight isn’t a habit. It’s not a behavior. Weight is a single metric that tells me the physical mass of a person. That’s it. I can’t...
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May 14, 20223 min read
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Better for You Snacks
The formula for a delicious and long-lasting snack is Carb or Veggie + Fat or Protein (or a bit of both) Focus on whole foods or...
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May 8, 20223 min read
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Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes without Medication
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes (there are many!) and is likely the one you are familiar with. This occurs when your...
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May 8, 20225 min read
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The Healthiest Fruit
Plants have been shown to do wonders for protecting health and I have a favorite: berries! They are a powerhouse for boosting immune...
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May 6, 20222 min read
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Familiar Foods May Still be Unhealthy
The foundation of quality nutrition is consuming as many whole foods as possible while avoiding ultra-processed ones as often as...
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Apr 21, 20225 min read
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Vegan Breakfast Tofu & Veggie Taco
with smoky tempeh bacon, creamy guacamole and savory veggies, this is an awesome way to start the day (or use up extra veggies). This is...
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Apr 21, 20222 min read
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Punjabi Kadhi with Spinach Dumplings
We made this simple spinach dumpling meal (entirely plant-based) from a Purple Carrot recipe card and it was so simple and good, I had to...
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Apr 20, 20223 min read
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Nutrition Labels and Claims
Have you ever found yourself being split, not knowing which to choose, among the high fiber label and the low sodium sticker? You're not...
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Apr 13, 20225 min read
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Bringing Intention to Your Day
If you jumped down to the words, I encourage you to watch the above video. I stumbled upon it when searching for something completely...
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Apr 8, 20222 min read
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A Dietitian's Thoughts on Keto
At this point, I've seen keto frosting, keto bread and keto protein bars. These products are a sure sign that what was once a medical...
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Apr 8, 20226 min read
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Meal Planning 101
Meal planning is absolutely key to staying consistent with quality nutrition. It is critical to adopting Intentional Nutrition. Let's...
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Apr 7, 20225 min read
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Intentional Nutrition
Intentional Nutrition is an approach to food that places the power squarely in your hands by asking you to make choices with knowledge,...
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Apr 7, 20225 min read
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An Eating Guide
Choosing a high-quality diet and fueling yourself consistently is one of the purest forms of self-care. What we eat influences a large...
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Apr 6, 20225 min read
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Healthy Lifestyle Principles
A healthy lifestyle is what someone does, day-to-day, that lowers risk of being seriously ill or dying prematurely. This is a serious...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Mediterranean Pesto & Veggie Sandwich
Creamy Pesto and Veggie Sammy with make-it-easy options. This recipe is way faster than it seems; I like to save this for my...
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Apr 3, 20222 min read
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