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Top 6 Health Secrets of the World's Longest Lived People

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Top 6 Health Secrets of the World's Longest Lived People


When you think of optimal health, what comes to mind? Is it having energy? Or just feeling good in your body? The Merriam Webster definition of health is “freedom from physical disease or pain”. So, if we think about achieving true health, wouldn’t it make sense to take a look into the lives of those who have lived the longest without disease? This is exactly the case for those living in Blue Zone areas. In this post we will dive deep into the top 6 nutritional habits of the blue zone lifestyle.

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Kicking Sugar to the Curb? Here are Some Sweet Alternatives to Try Instead!

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Kicking Sugar to the Curb? Here are Some Sweet Alternatives to Try Instead!

Non caloric (or non-nutritive) sweeteners have been around for a while now, but there's some new names in this game that you don’t want to miss out on. These products are all natural and contain few to no calories, but still provide the sweet taste you love from sugar.

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Top 6 Beverage Trends for 2021

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Top 6 Beverage Trends for 2021

A new year means new trends in the nutrition world! This post is part two of my round up of predicted nutrition trends for 2021. If you haven’t already, you can read part 1 all about food trends for 2021. In this post I’ll explore the top 6 beverage trends you can expect to see in 2021.

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Top 6 food trends for 2021

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Top 6 food trends for 2021

Whew! We finally made it out of 2020! While the world is still recovering from a pandemic, and quite possibly the most stressful year in our lifetime, I wanted to start the new year on a lighter note exploring what I think will be the top 6 food trends of 2021.

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January Self Care

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January Self Care

As we enter a fresh new month and year, what are you going to bring with you and what are you going to leave behind?

Instead of setting lofty goals that feel overwhelming, another kind of intention can be focused on gentle self care and wellness, by focusing on simple additions and small changes that will keep you in a positive state of mind - which will inherently propel you towards your goals, no matter what they are.

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Boosting Gut Health and Optimizing Adaptogenic Benefits

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Boosting Gut Health and Optimizing Adaptogenic Benefits

As a dietitian, gut health is always on my mind! Did you know that 90% of the serotonin (the neurotransmitter that helps you to feel happy) in our bodies is made in the gut, not the brain?

One thing that promotes optimal gut function is the consumption of prebiotics. Prebiotics are short-chain carbohydrates in food that feed the friendly bacteria in your gut. This creates a balanced and happy environment.

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Put A Cherry On Top: 6 Health Benefits of the Ultimate Summer Fruit

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Put A Cherry On Top: 6 Health Benefits of the Ultimate Summer Fruit

Summer is in full swing and, even though this year may be different than most, there are still some summer classics that everyone can enjoy. I have been thinking back to what some of my personal summer joys are, and one thing I envisioned was a beautiful bowl of perfectly ripe, juicy red cherries! There are almost endless reasons to love them.