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This week I tried out some awesome all natural snack bars from Skout Natural. The bars come in five yummy flavors: Cherry + Vanilla, Chocolate + Peanut Butter, Apple + Cinnamon, Blueberry +Almond, and Chocolate + Coconut. They contain all organic ingredients and are free of dairy and added sugar. Oh, they’re also kosher and [...]
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This weekend a friend asked me to help her come up with some tips for healthy holiday eating. She’s a member of the Wellness Committee at her work and they specifically wanted to know how to avoid overeating and feeling uncomfortable during vacation this month. I was happy to come up with a few pointers [...]
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Looking for some healthy foods to snack on while everyone waits for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready? Here’s a few of my favorite snack recipes: Spicy Hummus with Silken Tofu Fresh Tomato Salsa Fresh Pineapple Salsa Peach Applesauce (great for kids) Homemade Granola Stovetop Popcorn Vanilla Almond Butter with Apples TBA salad (slices of tomato, [...]
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I tried out a super tasty snack during my lunch break today and am so excited to share them with you. New York Naturals, a healthy food company based in Brooklyn, sent me their raw vegan kale chips, and MAN they are yummy. Using dehydrated kale and lots of all natural spices and nuts, New [...]
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I made a yummy raw applesauce for breakfast, and it turned out so good that I was heading back for seconds before lunchtime. You can eat this recipe any time of the day, and it’s also a perfect snack for kids. Applesauce has loads of fiber and vitamin C. Plus, the pureed apples, peach, and [...]
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I just got the opportunity to try out some new nutrition bars this week and wanted to share my review. Nutritionally, Kardea’s bars look pretty good. They have whole grains, natural sugars, healthy plant sterols (good for cholesterol management), lots of fiber and protein, and are free of trans fats. Two of the bars are [...]
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This weekend I had a movie night at home and decided some homemade popcorn was in order. Most people don’t know this, but you don’t need a special popcorn popper to make your own popcorn at home. I try to avoid microwave popcorn because there are sketchy chemicals in most microwave popcorn bags. Plus, the [...]
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How many weight-loss strategies have you heard? Probably dozens, if not more. To me, weight loss is all about food, stress management, and exercise. Until you get those factors in order, you are likely to have trouble losing weight. As far as food goes, there is no perfect diet that will work for everyone, but [...]
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This past weekend I went to a conference in Miami Beach with my nutrition school. We had a blast while we were down there and I got to enjoy some sunshine and beach walking in between my classes. While I was flying home yesterday I was thinking how it can be seriously challenging to stick [...]
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