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    Ultra-Processed Foods: Villain or Vital Part of a Healthy Diet?

    November 5, 2025 / 0 Comments

    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.

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    Brook Hagen

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    The Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

    August 13, 2022 / 0 Comments

    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.…

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    Brook Hagen

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    August 8, 2019
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    Make Easy, Delicious Peanut Sauce and Dressing in 5 Minutes

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    What are Omega-3s? 4 things you need to know about these essential fatty acids

    What Are Omega-3s? 4 Things You Need to Know About These Essential Fatty Acids

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    Quick Guide to Cooking Oil Processing: What You Need to Know

    September 8, 2020 / 1 Comment

    What is the difference between cold-pressed and expeller-pressed oils? Why are expeller-pressed oils more expensive than other oils? If you have questions about the labels on cooking oils, here's a quick guide to deciphering them.

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    July 1, 2021

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  • Ultra-Processed Foods: Villain or Vital Part of a Healthy Diet? November 5, 2025
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  • How to Make Jerk Marinade and Dressing in 5 Minutes October 2, 2024
  • The Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off August 13, 2022

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I hold a BS in Dietetics (Missouri State University) and an MS in human nutrition (Colorado State University). The information I provide is based on my formal education and practice in dietetics, human nutrition, and biochemistry; and my experience as a runner and athlete.  Any recommendations I may make about exercise, nutrition, supplements or lifestyle; or information provided to you in person or on this website are for information purposes only and do not take the place of professional medical advice.

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