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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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A Health & Lifestyle Guide
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by Brittany Verras, MPH, RD, LD, CSSD, DipACLM
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 5 min
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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- Jun 19, 2022
- 3 min
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 2, 2022
- 3 min
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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- May 14, 2022
- 3 min
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 8, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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 6, 2022
- 2 min
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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- Apr 21, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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 20, 2022
- 3 min
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 12, 2022
- 5 min
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 8, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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 7, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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 6, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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 3, 2022
- 2 min
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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