As a registered dietitian, I cannot stress enough the pivotal role parents play in shaping their children’s eating habits early in life. Family meals provide a unique opportunity to positively influence kids’ food choices, foster healthy relationships with food, and create lasting memories.
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Food allergies and sensitivities are increasingly common. There are several different types and most are not serious or life-threatening. However, they all cause unwelcome symptoms. As a general rule, avoiding the offending foods is highly recommended. This post contains several essential tips on how to live with food allergies and sensitivities.
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Registered dietitians prefer you get most if not all of your nutrients from food. But there are times when adding a good quality nutritional supplement to your daily routine may be beneficial.
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Maintaining a healthy diet during hard economic times may seem like an impossible feat. But it does not have to be. Let’s look at some money-saving tips to get your belly full without emptying your wallet.
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During this uncertain time of dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID 19) or with any communicable disease for that matter, people are especially interested in boosting their immune system.
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The modern approach to individualized nutrition attempts to take this even further using technology.
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Although this may be the most wonderful time of year, it usually comes with more sickness. Colds, the flu and stomach bugs love this time of year too it seems. So why do we tend to become infected more during this time of year?
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Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said, “All disease starts in the gut”. Perhaps he believed diet affects health more than any other single factor. But maybe he suspected something more complex going on in the gut that determined whether a person got sick or not.
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Being a smart shopper can shave dollars off your food budget, but being a practical cook also helps. When you are in the kitchen, being mindful of these tips can help you stay on track when eating healthy on a budget.
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Here are my top 5 ways to save money when buying food while eating healthy. Eating healthy does not have to cost a fortune. And when done right, it shouldn’t. With a little planning and some mindful eating, you can save money and eat healthy.
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