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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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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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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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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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