Blog — Diet & Weight Loss
Powerful Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Can you believe summer is almost here? Well, it is! And the warm weather brings about an abundance of delicious fruits and vegetables bursting with nutrients our bodies need to thrive. So...in this...
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Craving cheese? Try Nutritional Yeast
One of the first things I ask my new patients to do is to kiss dairy foods goodbye. That’s because I’ve learned over the years that most people have problems with dairy and don’t even know it. W...
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Nuts and Seeds: What You Need to Know
When you need a quick snack, there’s nothing more convenient than a handful of almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds—no mess, no fuss. And who doesn’t love nuts and seeds in salads...
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Coconut Milk Vs. Coconut Cream, Water and Oil
I love coconut in all of its forms, but seriously… I’ve hardly ever met a more confusing food! Sure, we all know what a coconut is, and odds are you’ve cracked one open and eaten the white meat in...
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Protein's Role in Weight Loss and Aging
Protein is an essential macronutrient. This means we need it in relatively large quantities (grams as opposed to micrograms) and we must obtain it from food. In this article, I’m going to dive in a...
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Fast Fixes for Low Energy
Picture this: It’s late afternoon at work, you’re running on fumes, and you need to finish an urgent project. What do you do? If you’re like millions of people, you reach for an energy drink. But h...
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How to Add Starch Resistant Foods to Your Diet
A slimming starch? Yes! It’s no secret that cutting down on starchy foods like potatoes and pasta is a big key to slimming your waistline. However, once you reach your goal weight, there’s a type ...
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Getting Real about Alcohol
I love to indulge in a glass of red wine when I’m dining out at a restaurant. I’m also a big fan of bone-broth cocktails. And there’s nothing I like more after a long week than settling down on Fri...
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5 Reasons to Love Matcha
As a nutritionist, I’m always keeping an eye out for superfoods that provide a big punch of slimming, healing power. And one of my new favorites is actually one of the oldest foods on the planet: m...
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