nutrition

By focusing on eating nutrient-rich foods, you can give yourself a big hand in reducing, or possibly eliminating, anxiety. In today’s show, I’ll help shed light on how nutrition, anxiety and stress impact each other. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.,…

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Detoxification is occurring all the the time. It is a biological process in which your body converts waste products into exceretable material, which you then eliminate from your urine, skin, breath and poop. You're doing it right now! We do it naturally all day long. Because we're a bit overloaded with environmental pollutants, (more…)

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Free radicals and inflammation quietly damage your cells, aging you quickly. Eat these super food herbs and spices to help protect your DNA and every single organ. (more…)

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My favorite things about St. Patrick's Day are the lengthening days, the promise of spring in the budding crocuses, and cabbage. I LOVE cabbage, in part because I love all green food. Saint Patrick's day doesn't need to be centered around overloading ourselves with fake-dyed, green junk. This post is focused on delicious, nutrient-dense green foods.…

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For those of us who have struggled with pain, we understand that getting it under control can be really challenging. Taking a pain pill may provide short-term relief, but it's not a smart long-term strategy. Clients who struggle with pain, like fibromyalgia, migraines, headaches and arthritis are often surprised to learn that nutrition and lifestyle…

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  Are you struggling with a health or personal issue that's getting in your way? Have you been told by your doctors that there's nothing that can be done? What if I told you that the solution is there, but it's stored in your subconscious mind? (more…)

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Last year, USA today asked Coca-Cola’s President of North American Brands Katie Bayne, “What do you say to those who believe that sugar — particularly in soft drinks — works on the brain like an addictive substance?” Her reply: “There is no scientific evidence.” Meet one of many junk-food corporations who sponsor nutrition education in…

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This scrumptious recipe is sure to send your taste buds sailing! Plus, I list the top nutritional benefits to each ingredient in the recipe. Garbanzos are more digestible, and arguably more nutritious, when sprouted and raw. I find that sprouted garbanzos don't give me gas (TMI?) or tummy aches the way that canned garbanzos sometimes…

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My goal is to share with you foods and herbs that prevent or fight cancer with powerful nutrition with a yummy, easy Brussels sprouts recipe. In honor of Cancer Awareness Month (in February), my nutrition video will show you how to create colorectal-cancer-fighting foods. (more…)

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Relationships between food industry lobbyists, nutrition guidelines, Big Agriculture affect not only our food system's structure, but the messages we are exposed to about our food. Written by Andy Bellatti, MS, RD/N A significant part of this conversation touches on my thoughts about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), formerly known as the American…

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