Blog — Diet & Weight Loss
Avocados: Good for You Inside AND Out!
I load up on avocados every time I hit the grocery store. That’s because I can’t wait to turn them into luscious guacamole, fresh avocado mayo, creamy shakes, and wicked-good avocado fat bombs. In ...
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The Natural Brain-Boosting Power of Food
The food you eat (or don’t eat) has a big impact on the way you look as well as how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. Because believe it or not, everything’s connected. Your organs an...
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Why You Should Be Using MCT Oil
Dieters say that it melts fat off their bellies. Athletes claim that it takes their game to the next level. Health-conscious users report that it improves their memory and gives them a big jolt of ...
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Are Microgreens and Baby Greens Super-Good for You?
These days, more and more “baby” veggies are popping up in produce sections—and little cuties called microgreens and baby greens are currently topping the popularity chart. While they’re small, the...
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Do These Exotic Superfruits Live up to Their Hype?
If you’re into good nutrition, I’m guessing that you’re already eating fruits like blueberries, grapefruit, kiwis, and pomegranates. Maybe you’re adding açaí and goji berries to your shakes, too. B...
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8 Simple Rules for Clean Eating
Food is one of my all-time favorite topics. (Hey, when you’re a nutritionist AND an Italian girl with a big appetite, it comes with the territory!) In fact, I can talk about food for hours and hour...
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Key Roles and Healthy Sources of Amino Acids
Protein is an essential nutrient found in food. When you eat foods with protein, your gut breaks it down into tiny pieces. And these tiny pieces of protein are called amino acids. They’re essential...
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The Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Some mushrooms are poisonous. Some are hallucinogenic. And some appear to offer some pretty amazing health benefits. Which explains why mushrooms have been getting quite a bit of attention these da...
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Antioxidants To The Rescue
Your body is a complex machine. Elaborate systems have evolved to allow you to make energy, grow, fight infections, and reproduce among many other things. And none of this would be possible without...
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