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10 Ways to Eat More Plants
10 Ways to Eat More Plants Most of us could benefit from consuming more plants (such as fruits and vegetables) but sometimes adding these foods into our diet can be challenging. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 – 2025, only about 1 in 5 Americans consumes the recommended amount of fruit, and about…
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Can Weight Stigma Be Perpetuated Through Weight Loss Apps?
Can Weight Stigma Be Perpetuated Through Weight Loss Apps? Obesity rates in the Unites States are predicted to be at 50% by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular complications, certain cancers, and chronic kidney disease [1, 2] and obesity increases the risk…
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Reduce Your Risk: Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Prevention
Reduce Your Risk: Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Prevention February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Are you aware that cancer is the second leading cause of premature death both in the United States and worldwide? To put this into perspective, 1-in-4 premature US deaths can be attributed to cancer. Unfortunately, the number of diagnoses continues…
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5 Tips for Sustainable Eating
5 Tips for Sustainable Eating Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that are good for you, the farmers, the environment, the economy, and society.  Sustainable eating also takes into account all the consequences of agriculture and food in the environment, such as water usage and soil fertility. When considering the long lasting effects…
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The Benefits of Nutrigenomics for Weight Loss
The Benefits of Nutrigenomics for Weight Loss Nutrigenomics is an emerging science that focuses on the relationship between genes and nutrition. A significant area of study in nutrigenomics is the effect of genes on weight and related eating behaviors. Considering these genes in nutrition counseling can improve weight loss by producing more insightful diet recommendations…
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Fuel Your Body to Move: Pre & Post Workout Nutrition Tips
 Fuel Your Body to Move: Pre & Post Workout Nutrition Tips A common question I get asked a lot as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Fitness Professional is “what should I eat before and after I work out?” People are often surprised by the answer. You see, the vast majority of us are what I…
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Intuitive Eating for the Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing and with this time of year comes lots of fun, food, and time with family and friends. As dietetics professionals, this can be a tricky season to navigate–there can be pressure to eat a certain way, the feeling that others are watching to see “what the…
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November: National Diabetes Awareness Month
November: National Diabetes Awareness Month Did you know that 1-in-3 American adults have prediabetes and are at risk for diabetes? That’s 84 million people! The worst part is that 90% of these people are unaware that they even have prediabetes. Therefore, it’s important to stay up-to-date with your regular check-ups and listen to…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
In addition to being National Nutrition Month, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with more than 50,000 people succumbing to the disease each year. Similar to mammograms for breast…
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National Nutrition Month
It’s officially March — the best month of the year! Why? Because its National Nutrition Month. Â National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits (1). Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates the power of food and nutrition in helping others…
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Vitamin D Deficiency
If you live 37 (or more) degrees north of the Equator, you experience such little sunlight that your body can’t synthesize adequate vitamin D from sun exposure alone. That includes anyone north of Atlanta! This isn’t necessarily a bad thing- the American Academy of Dermatology recommends against getting vitamin D from sun exposure given the…
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American Heart Month
February is the month of LOVE! American Heart Month is all about raising awareness of heart disease and how to prevent it. It’s important to not only educate adults how to prevent heart disease, but also to promote healthy eating patterns in children that will turn into lifelong habits. Let’s get heart healthy! Incorporate…
Read MoreAll About Adaptogens!
It’s officially 2019 – and with every year comes new fad food trends and diets. One trend expected to be on the rise this year is adaptogens. Adaptogens are considered to be herbs that provide a non-specific, non-toxic resistance against environmental stress to maintain homeostasis within the body (1). While adaptogens have been around since…
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Intuitive Eating During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes holiday parties. Whether they are work-related, with family, or with friends, it seems that all holiday parties revolve around one thing; food. Holidays tend to bring up feelings of anxiety and obsession towards food. We spend them eating Thanksgiving and Christmas treats, followed by planning our New Year’s resolutions (that…
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