Ultra-Processed Foods: Villain or Vital Part of a Healthy Diet?
Many processed foods are nutritious, affordable, and practical options that make it easier to meet dietary guidelines. The NOVA system is useful for research but isn’t designed to judge whether foods are good or bad for you.
From Rubber Suits to Science: High School Wrestling is Trying to Fix Its Weight Problem
New weight management rules protect young wrestlers from practices that once defined the sport to help them perform their best.
Why is semaglutide more popular than tirzepatide?
Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming diabetes and obesity treatment. But when it comes to weight loss, blood sugar control, and heart health, tirzepatide appears to have the edge.
How to Make Jerk Marinade and Dressing in 5 Minutes
In a perfect world, dinner at home would be delicious, nutritious, exciting, and effortless. In this post, I’ll show you how a jerk marinade marinade can turn proteins, veggies, beans, and grains into – you guessed it – a delicious, nutritious, and exciting meal. While I can’t totally eliminate the effort part (I’m not a magician!), I’ll simplify this meal into three easy steps. Because that’s what we want, right? A crowd-pleasing, tasty, and healthy dinner that doesn’t require 47 ingredients and a half day of prep. Another thing I love about jerk seasoning is that it’s a skosh unexpected. Cinnamon and allspice pair beautifully with umami soy sauce, garlic…
The Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
I get asked all the time, “How does one keep weight off?” or “How do you lose weight?” The answer is simple … and takes a effort + patience. You’re reading this because you’re interested in nutrition, weight loss, maybe fitness, maybe weight management. Success in all of these topics boils down to one very basic and boring feature: HABITS. The Right HABITS = SUCCESS If you’re still with me after that attention-grabbing introduction … here’s how we’re going to break down the process of choosing, developing, and finally automating habits that will lead you to weight loss, better fitness, <insert health or life goal here>. First, define your goal.…
How Much Exercise Do I Need? How to Stay Fit Over the Holidays
How much exercise do you need, and should you even try to stay fit over the holidays? The answers are easier than you think.
10 Awesome Gift Ideas for Foodies
Looking for a gift idea for a foodie or home chef? These are 10 of my favorite food & drink-related things that make perfect gifts.
Don’t Like Turkey? Here Are 6 Alternatives For Thanksgiving
So you don't like turkey. Here are 6 holiday-worthy alternatives for Thanksgiving, including gluten-free and vegetarian ideas.
What Are Omega-3s? 4 Things You Need to Know About These Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids explained! What they are, why they are important, how much you need, and how to get enough through food and supplements.
Pumpkin Power! Easy Gluten-Free Muffins to Energize Your Fall
It’s not quite fall, but I’m already seeing Pumpkin Spice everything. Advertised in coffee shops and stores, pumpkin spice is like a retail cue of the fall season. Have you seen the Pumpkin Spice ads yet? Lattes, coffee creamers, nail polish (not kidding). While some new pumpkin spice products are questionable, I know Pumpkin Muffins are a winner. Honestly, I think Pumpkin Spice Lattes (or “PSLs”)) are kind of disgusting-tasting, even though I love pumpkin. 😝 And, if you’re trying to reduce sugar intake, PSLs are something you might not want to drink. Pumpkin itself, spiced or not, is an amazing vegetable packed with nutrition and flavor. What I also…
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