Beans, peas and lentils are members of the legume family. They are relatively cheap, low fat, and contain protein, carbohydrates, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber. Research shows that including beans in the…
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Yummy foods, Tennis shoes
I’m sure this is not news to anyone, but some of the tastiest holiday foods tend to be the highest in calories.I know. I’m sad about that too. If you’re like me, you may have…
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Nutrition Notes: Where to Find Nutrition Advice
Nutrition messages change on the daily. What advice do I follow? How do I know what to believe? What’s the difference between a registered dietitian and nutritionist?National Nutrition Month is coming to an end, and…
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Nutrition Notes: Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is a powerhouse of a vitamin, because it plays an important role in bone strength, our immunity, and cell growth. Adequate levels of vitamin D have also been shown to reduce the risk…
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Nutrition Notes: The whole truth on whole grains
When walking down the bread aisle at a grocery store, the variety of choices can be extremely overwhelming. Each bread type sports different nutrient claims, and descriptions often include the terms “multi-grain,” “whole wheat,” “white…
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Nutrition Notes: The Skinny on Fat
It’s time to put an old myth to bed. Eating fat will not make you fat! Consuming an excess amount of any type of calories can lead to weight gain and related health concerns.Fat is…
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Nutrition Notes: Taming the Super Bowl frenzy
America’s second largest day of overindulging (second to Thanksgiving) is only days away. According to the Snack Food Association, Americans on average will double their daily food intake on Super Bowl Sunday by consuming about…
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Nutrition Notes: Survive the Holidays Without the Weight Gain
Holiday waistlines have a habit of growing in size over the cooler months. The season of weight gain generally starts with Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving feasts and continues through the December holidays to New Year’s….
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Nutrition Notes: Summer Smoothie Season
With sunny skies and beach season in full swing, there is no better time than now to try out some new smoothie recipes! Smoothies can be a great and healthy kick-start to your day, especially…
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Nutrition Notes: Sugar, How Much is Too Much?
February marks the beginning of the American Heart Health Month and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, how much sugar is too much? A recent article in the Jama Internal Medicine found that most…
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