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How To Love Your Body Through the Art of Mindful Eating
Three Steps to help you de-stress and lose weight without dieting. Guest Post By: Taly Kazimirsky, Dominican University Nutrition Student Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions of life? Are you overwhelmed with deadlines and family responsibilities? Has all of this over commitment led to self-neglect – ... more
Read moreShould You Juice for Weight Loss?
Uncover the truths about juicing’s effects on losing weight. Guest Post by: Gabriella Thompson, Dominican University Nutrition Student Is juicing the answer to your weight loss prayers? Will it help remove your extra holiday pounds and detox your body? Juicing and juice cleanses are a fresh, popular health trend that ... more
Read moreHOW TO RULE YOUR DIABETES WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS
Show your pancreas who’s the boss with diabetes-friendly sweeteners: stevia and monk fruit. Guest Post By: Anna Velazquez, Dominican University Nutrition Student Are you tired of tiptoeing around every birthday cake or after-dinner dessert with your glucometer? Say no more. Now you can enjoy naturally sweetened, homemade treats and ... more
Read moreHow to Clean Your Fridge in 30 Minutes or Less
November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? No more excuses. It’s time to get rid of those U.S.O.s – unidentified shriveled objects! November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Perfect timing, too. Every year ... more
Read moreHow To Eat Healthy on Road Trips
Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips – everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad jam-packed everyone into a 98 Osmobile – he refused to buy a station wagon. ... more
Read moreHow to Eat Healthier at Concession Stands
Part I: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN When my kids were little, we loved cooling off on sweltering summer days at the swimming pool attached to our health club. Call me crazy, or a registered dietitian nutritionist (I am guilty of both!), but ... more
Read moreShould You Ditch Your Diet?
Discover the hidden treasure to weight management: sea vegetables. Guest Blogger Post: Cheryl Fitzgerald, Dominican University Nutrition Student Hara Hachi Bu, wakame, and nori. What do these words mean and what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of the daily regimen and dietary intake of ... more
Read moreCoconut Oil – Healthy or Hype?
Discover why coconut oil has become a big “fat” deal! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Everybody these days seems to be going cuckoo for coconut oil. This tropical oil, notoriously high in saturated fat, use to be at the top of America’s most unwanted fat list. Nowadays, coconut oil has a ... more
Read moreGuilt-Free Desserts
Go head, eat dessert! Six tips for serving light and healthy desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN After a long, hot, and busy day, nothing tastes better than a cool, refreshing dessert. Go ahead and let your family indulge, especially if it’s healthy. Before everyone digs in, here are a few ... more
Read moreWhat Is Clean Eating?
Get the dirt on this popular eating trend! Guest Post By: Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Clean eating. Eating “clean”. What does this mean exactly? A popular buzz word in magazines, on-line and among celebrities, this term can be confusing because it doesn’t have a set definition. Does it mean ... more
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