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5 Healthy Spices & Why You Should Use Them Now

November 7, 2016

5 Healthy Spices & Why You Should Use Them Now By Amber Lowry It’s safe to say that spices make meals more exciting. But did you know they can also have health benefits? Modern science is waking up to the fact that our favorite spices and herbs are vital for more than just our tastes […]

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Measuring Success Outside of the Scale

November 6, 2016

Measuring Success Outside of the Scale By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Are you endlessly searching for satisfaction with your weight? Do you find your mood to be affected by the number you see on the scale? For those of you who struggle with the scale, I read a great quote once that I highly recommend […]

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5 Ways to Stay Healthy at a Desk Job

November 4, 2016

5 Ways to Stay Healthy at a Desk Job By Lindsay Howard, MS, Dietetic Intern According to the American Heart Association, 80% of all American jobs are sedentary. This is an 83% increase from 1950! Research has shown that as time spent sitting increases, so does your risk for developing high blood pressure, obesity, and […]

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How to Choose Eggs: Understanding Egg Labels

November 3, 2016

How To Choose Eggs: Understanding Egg Labels By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Have you ever stared at a shelf of eggs and thought, “How do I choose?” You are not alone! Below we break down the regulation behind egg labels and hopefully help to simplify your next grocery shop! Caged (Commercial White Egg) Most eggs […]

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4 Tips to Get Out of Your Funk

November 2, 2016

4 Tips to Get Out of Your Funk By Mary Spiegelberg We are all destined to get into a funk every now and then. Whether it’s just for a day or it lasts a couple weeks, feeling “off” is never fun. Quality of life is EVERYTHING, so here are four tips to help you fight […]

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How to Make Homemade Banana Ice Cream

November 1, 2016

How to Make Homemade Banana Ice Cream By Mary Spiegelberg Bring a whole new twist to your evening snack with homemade banana ice cream! Bananas pack a powerful nutrition punch with over 400 mg of potassium and 3 grams of fiber each. Top your banana ice cream with a serving of healthy fats and sweet […]

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4 Creative Ways to Stay Hydrated

October 31, 2016

4 Creative Ways to Stay Hydrated By Meg Pulkrabek MS, RD, LRD How much water should you be drinking daily? There are many different recommendations on how to calculate this for each individual need, so the exact amount is controversial depending on what your goal is. But, truthfully, the answer is probably quite a bit […]

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3 Tricks To Stick To Your Workout

October 30, 2016

3 Tricks To Stick To Your Workout 1. Don’t overdo it One way to put a stop to your new exercise habit before it even gets off the ground? Getting hurt. Beginners (or people just returning to fitness after a long break) need to be careful about trying to do too much, too soon, which […]

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3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes

October 29, 2016

3 Superfood Smoothie Recipes By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Plum-Quinoa Smoothie Ingredients 1 plum, pitted and cut into chunks ½ frozen banana ¼ cup cooked quinoa 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp. cinnamon handful of ice cubes The Superfood: Quinoa Did you know the part of quinoa we eat […]

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Shopping on a Budget: Meals for $3 or Less

October 28, 2016

Shopping on a Budget: Meals for $3 or Less by Mary Spiegelberg and Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD Raise your hand if you agree that life can be expensive! If you’re wanting to eat healthier but your budget is tight, this blog is for you! Our goal this week was to bring you bargain breakfast and […]

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