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Ask Yourself This Before (and After) You Eat
Kids are great at knowing how to eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. As adults, we lose touch with this sensation. Many of my clients tell me they can't remember the last time they actually felt hungry. So today I'm talking about the hunger and...
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Why Is There So Much Confusion Over Nutrition?
What is a balanced diet? If you aren't sure the answer to this, you're not alone! A big part of the problem: there is way too much focus on individual nutrients and food groups. Here's why you should take a step back, or risk losing the forest for the trees. ...
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Coconut oil: is it as healthy as you think?
Coconut oil has grown in popularity over the past few years, as it's touted as a health food and a cure-all to everything from acne to diabetes and obesity. But is it really that incredible - or does all that saturated fat carry some risks? Coconut oil has grown in...
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Here’s What Happened When I Gave Up My Gym Membership for a Year
I gave up my gym membership over a year ago and I'm in better shape than ever. Here's how I make it work - and how you can too. I used to be a gym rat. Ever since joining my first gym as a senior in high school, I was hooked on weight training and never looked back....
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Moroccan Eggs in a Basket
Did you know May is National Egg Month? I’ve teamed up with the American Egg Board to celebrate by creating this delicious Moroccan Eggs in a Basket recipe packed full of veggies and featuring the warming flavor of garam masala. This is a sponsored blog post and I was...
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7 Diet Words You Should Stop Using
As a dietitian, I've heard it all. But if I could pick a few things that I wish people would never say again it would be these seven diet words. Every time I turn around there is another article, blog or Facebook post touting a “full body detox,” “clean eating plan”...
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Health Benefits of Quinoa: Infographic
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a type of ancient grain first cultivated over 5000 years ago. Ancient grains are those that have remained largely unchanged for hundreds or even thousands of years. While quinoa has been around for centuries, it is just in the last few...
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Here’s What Caffeine Does to Your Body
I am frequently asked if it's ok health-wise to drink coffee. My answer: it depends. Many of us rely on caffeine, and some people can’t even start the day without it. Read my latest post to find out what the health benefits of caffeine really are. While I can do...
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Mindful Eating: What It Is & Why You Should Try It
It's not just about what you eat, but how you eat it. Mindful eating will help you make peace with food and learn to eat intuitively - by listening to your body. Nutrition and health are popular topics in the media, with dozens of articles published daily telling you...
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What Does ‘Eating In Moderation’ Really Mean?
I confess, I'm guilty of using the term "eating in moderation" pretty often. It can be really confusing since every person has to have their own definition of moderation. Here is what eating in moderation really means - and how to define it for yourself. You’ve...
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Why Cheat Meals Don’t Work
Here's why I don't believe in cheat meals or cheat days. Plus, how you can indulge guilt-free – and still lose weight. As a dietitian, I hear about "cheat meals" or "cheat days" regularly. The concept – that, if you eat healthfully most of the time, you should be...
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Healthy Lunch Restaurants in NYC (and beyond)
More and more "fast casual" healthy lunch restaurants have been popping up in the last few years. Here are 13 of my favorites lunch restaurants. As much as I try to meal prep ahead of time (and recommend that my clients do the same), there are days when it's simply...
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2-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
If you ask me, there is NOTHING better than chocolate + peanut butter. These simple two-ingredient mini chocolate peanut cups take that flavor combo to a whole new level. I've loved chocolate since I was a little kid. Twizzlers, Swedish Fish, Starbursts - you can keep...
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Turmeric Latte Recipe
Turmeric Lattes, also known as Golden Milk, have become a hugely popular coffee alternative. Enjoy this Turmeric Latte recipe for a caffeine-free pick-me-up. Turmeric may not have been on your radar until recently, but as 2016 comes to a close this bright yellow spice...
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4 Surprisingly Healthy Cocktails To Enjoy This Holiday Season
We tend to indulge a lot around the holidays. Along with all that party food, the extra drinking during this celebratory season really adds up. Most cocktails are full of added sugar and calories, so that just two or three drinks can amount to over 600 calories. Try...
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Egg Breakfast Pita with Feta and Spinach
Looking for a healthy breakfast sandwich? Look no further: check out my tasty Egg Breakfast Pita with Feta and Spinach. As I kid I hated eggs. When my dad would make them for breakfast, I always choose cereal instead (or a cinnamon pop tart…!). Boy, how times...
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Gift Ideas for Fitness Lovers
Here are six of my favorite gifts for the fitness lovers on your holiday shopping list. Are you looking for a holiday gift for a fitness lover? You know who I’m talking about: that friend who goes to hot yoga or spin class multiple times per week, or your CrossFit...
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Tropical Wild Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to pair fruits and veggies for a quick, on-the-go drink. This wild blueberry smoothie bowl pairs sweet-tart wild blueberries with citrusy oranges and sweet pineapple chunks. Fresh ginger adds just a hint of spice. Since we...
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12 Healthier Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Check out this guest post from Carolyn Ingrid, an intern with Alissa Rumsey Nutrition & Wellness. She's rounded up 12 of her favorite (and healthy!) sweet potato recipes for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. It's...
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7 Ways to Cut Back on Sugar
Even if you avoid sweet treats and stay away from sugary drinks, you can still be eating too much sugar. Learn how to cut back with these 7 easy tips. Sugar is added to many foods that don’t even taste sweet, like bread (including whole wheat and whole grain...
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