We all know that it is much easier to perform a job well if we have the right tools. We also know that if it takes too much time, effort or aggravation to do something, we are probably not going to bother. That is why a lot of people choose the more convenient drive-through or […]
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Have you ever thought about what you believe? Have you ever pondered the origins of life and why we exist on this earth? Do you have any particular spiritual beliefs that guide you in the decisions you make? Do your beliefs influence the food choices you make? As a dietitian, I used to think that I
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If you spend time with health-conscience people at all, you probably have heard them talk about avoiding “processed foods“. As a dietitian, I hear this term used often but I do not think everyone understands what the term “processed” means. According to the Oxford dictionary, process means to “perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on
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The Clean Eating movement has gained momentum over the past few years because people have become more aware of the less than desirable ingredients lurking in our food. Clean eating or eating clean emphasizes whole foods in a minimally processed state such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and lean meats and avoids added
Life began in a garden. How amazing to think of being surrounded by abundant fruit hanging from the tree and ripe berries dangling on the vine just waiting to be picked. How sad it is that we have gotten so far away from our food supply. It was not such a long time ago that
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