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Fried Plantains and Yogurt Dip

The incorporation new grain-free starches into my diet has been a recent interest of mine. I can personally tolerate grains just fine, but some of my clients cannot and I think having an arsenal of grain-free alternatives is key to keeping a nutrient dense and interesting diet. The other day, while I was perusing through…

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Are you addicted to calorie counting? Try this instead.

As a dietitian, but probably more as a women, I am exposed to a lot of chatter about calories. All the time, I hear things like this: “I can eat this because it’s only 300 calories!” or… “I am ordering eggs whites and broccoli because it’s low in calories” or better yet… “I ran 3…

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Mexican Chicken Pozole

Pozole is a traditional pre-Columbian soup or stew from Mexico. Since one of the ingredients in the soup is maize, or corn, it was most often consumed on special occasions. Aztecs and others who lived in Mesoamerica, consider maize sacred and believed the gods made humans from cornmeal dough, or masa. One article I found…

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Are you eating “perfect” and not seeing results? Let me tell you why.

When I meet with an individual about their diet, I can usually look at their food recall, their chief complaint (e.g. fatigue, weight gain, sour stomach) and some lab work and immediately make a few great recommendations that I know will positively impact their health and well-being. After spending years studying nutrition and counseling individuals on…

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Beth’s Paleo-Mediterranean Guidelines for Eating

Inside and outside of my practice often get asked, “what’s the best diet out there?” While I do not believe there is a such thing as a perfect diet for everyone, I do think there are some basic guidelines that can get most people on the right track. Our outward appearance is unique, as is…

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Where do American’s Fall Short in terms of Nutrient Intake?

You’ve heard the old adage, “You are what you eat!”. The truth is, you might also be a product of what you don’t eat. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, there are key nutrients of concern and considered to be “shortfall” nutrients for many Americans which include calcium, vitamin D, fiber and potassium. Iron is also considered a shortfall nutrient for adolescent…

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Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle

March is National Nutrition Month®! There is no better time to refocus you attention to your health and start adding on to the healthy lifestyle habits you have already established. The theme of this years campaign is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”, which encourages everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are focused…

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Anti-Inflammatory Gummies

Ginger, turmeric and gelatin are all known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Check out this great recipe utilizing all three! It is fun for kids and adults alike and makes a great snack for on-the-go. Anti-Inflammatory Gummies Adapted from www.thesproutingseed.com Ingredients  3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed**  3/4 cup all natural fruit juice like…

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Is There a Dark Side to Kale?

Kale, if you haven’t noticed, has topped the list as one of America’s TOP health foods. Once a pretty garnish on the salad bar, it is now commonly found in supermarkets, farmer’s markets, health stores and restaurants. Raw, blended, roasted, stewed or sautéed, kale has made a huge claim in the veggie department and has…

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