A quick Google search for ‘superfoods’ yields results that include things like blueberries, salmon, avocado, seaweed, oats, walnuts, ginger or wheatgrass. These foods are great and they are probably on the list because they have high concentrations of antioxidants like certain minerals and vitamins. But I always tell people this:
If you get bloated often, you will want to read this! It seems like gut health is all the rage these days. Not to say a healthy gut isn’t important, of course. But you might be wasting your money if you’re investing in supplements, powders, teas and eliminating a bunch of
What is Fiber, and Why Do I Need it? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in different plant foods. It isn’t digestible by our bodies, so it doesn’t contribute calories like other carbohydrates (starches and sugars) do. Fiber passes relatively intact through the digestive system and is eventually eliminated
As a dietitian that’s totally aligned with ‘anti-diet’ messaging in the past, I’ve started to disconnect. Earlier this month, The Washington Post published this article, called “As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice.” Like the article says, there are a ton of dietitians on social media pushing
Why is managing blood sugar important? Whether you’re diabetic or not, managing blood sugar is an important part of health. Blood sugar highs can cause harmful blood sugar lows if food isn’t balanced with the right mix of macronutrients. The glycemic index explains the effect certain foods have on increasing
I bet you could tell when the time hits 3:00 pm without looking at your phone. You might feel your energy levels plummet, productivity taking a nosedive, and all you can think about is sneaking in a nap or grabbing a coffee. You’re not alone, my friend! The mid-afternoon energy
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