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Category: Nutrition
It’s the Great Pumpkin!
Fall is here which means that those lovely orange gourds will be prominently displayed in your local supermarket. A relative of cucumbers and melons, the pumpkin is actually a fruit and not a vegetable (nutrition fun fact of the day: … Continue reading
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Ch-ch-ch Chia!
You know the cute little Chia Pets that seem to pop up every year around the holiday time. Spread the seeds, water, and watch them grow “hair” over a few short weeks. The hair is actually the sprouts of the … Continue reading
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Breakfast of Champions
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” How many times have you heard that? And do you know why? Let’s take a look at the word breakfast and split it into it’s two components: break and fast. It’s … Continue reading
Wonderful Waffles
Waffles remind me of a fun, weekend breakfast or brunch indulgence. I guess that’s because I’m used to seeing them piled high with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips at my local breakfast joint. But waffles don’t have to … Continue reading
Smoothie 101
Smoothies. Those fruity, refreshing, icy-cold beverages that just scream, “summer.” But if you buy the ones at the market or from the local smoothie shoppe, you could be taking in far more calories than you bargained for. And on top … Continue reading
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Chunky Monkey Sandwich
As a tribute to the King (Elvis), here’s the U Rock Girl version of a peanut butter and banana sandwich. By the way, it’s a great way to get your healthy carbs (whole grain bread and banana) and a healthy … Continue reading
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Back to School Lunches
In many parts of the country, school bells are ringing again. That means early mornings, homework, and the dreaded dilemma – a brown-bag lunch or the hot lunch at school. For decades, school kids have dreaded opening up their lunch … Continue reading
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Chew More, Weigh Less?
Are you a lightning-quick eater or do you dine leisurely like the French? The answer may play a role in your weight. A new study released in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that people who chew their food more … Continue reading
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Eat like a Nutritionist
A lot of people assume that all Nutritionists and Dietitians eat “perfect” diets all of the time. That we’re only eating fruits and veggies and never eating anything fried or sweet. While it’s unrealistic to eat “perfectly” (and please define … Continue reading
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Summertime Diet Destroyers
Summer is in full swing. That means going to the beach, pool parties, ball games, state fairs, and backyard bbqs. That also means a lot of high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods that are bound to wreck your waistline. Here … Continue reading
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