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Superfood Spotlight: Spinach

Superfood Spotlight: Spinach

In this Superfood Spotlight, we are taking a look at (drum roll) SPINACH! This one is just a given. How can a dietitian have a list of super foods without spinach, right? Read on to learn more about it’s versatility and nutrient density. HINT: If you prepare it right, your kids won’t even know it’s there.

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Prevent Diabetes in 5 Steps

Prevent Diabetes in 5 Steps

The idea that one can prevent diabetes, the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., seems foreign to some people. But as a clinical dietician I can say with certainty that it’s true. And here are the 5 best ways to prevent diabetes from taking hold in your life or the life of a loved one.

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Healthy weight… what should it be for me?

Healthy weight… what should it be for me?

What people ask, “How much should I weigh?” what they really need to know is their “healthy weight” range. But there’s more to being healthy than merely your weight. Let’s take a look at 3 popular metrics to help determine if your healthy weight range is really indeed healthy: BMI, waist circumference, and body fat percentage.

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Dietary Fiber: 6 Easy Ways to Get More

Dietary Fiber: 6 Easy Ways to Get More

Dietary fiber is one of those subjects that most everyone knows is important, but not everybody knows why or even what it is. And who wants to talk about boring old fiber when there are brand new fad diets to try? But from a dietitian’s perspective, and more importantly, a mom’s, I think it’s worth taking a closer look at your dietary fiber needs.

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Don’t just do something… stand there!

Don’t just do something… stand there!

When you’re in a moment of crisis, when things seem to fall apart, or when you feel attacked, overwhelmed, or desperate, the temptation can be to hurry up and find a fix. You don’t want to just sit there, you want to do something, right? But don’t something isn’t always the best response…

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