Blog — Wellness
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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What Does Bioavailability Mean and Why Does it Matter?
What is Bioavailability? You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eat.” And this is true to some degree. But a more accurate way to put it would be “you are what you absorb and utilize.” ...
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How to Boost Your Immune System
Do you get sick frequently? Do you suffer from allergies? Do you have a chronic illness? If so, your immune system could probably use a boost. However, the truth is, most of us these days could use...
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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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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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Five Reasons to Love Grapefruit
I know it’s easy to love sweet, sweet fruits like apples and pears. However, it’s a good idea to limit these fruits in your diet. That’s because while your taste buds love them, they’re not all tha...
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Is Salt Bad for You?
As a nutritionist, I spend a lot of my time busting myths. For instance: Are grains fabulous for you? No. Is a low-fat diet the best way to lose weight? No. Is soy a wonder food? No. And today, I’m...
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Fight Back Against Age-Related Muscle Loss
If you’re over thirty, it takes hard work to keep looking and feeling young. That’s because Mother Nature plays some dirty tricks on you as you leave your twenties behind—and one of them, which I w...
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A Pre-Workout Coffee Can Boost Your Calorie Burn
Want to get more fat-burning payoff from your spin cycling, HIIT training, or Crossfit workouts? Then I have one word for you: COFFEE! Yep, that’s right. That glorious drink that transforms you fro...
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