nutrition
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Comforting Homemade Turmeric Chicken Soup
Well, we made it through Christmas! And everyone has the sniffles. That means it’s soup time! I’m a firm believer that homemade soup makes everything better. Just the aroma of a good broth can pick up my spirits and make… Continue reading
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Portion sizes
Great article/slideshow from health.com to remind us why portion sizes are important. There are many tips to help figure out how much food you are eating. Some people measure and weigh, while others use visual cues. For example: a… Continue reading
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Food…the heart of nutrition, a review of In Defense of Food
Do you ever feel like nutrition advice is too technical? Eat less carbohydrates, less saturated fats, more omega 3’s!!! Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food, thinks it is. His book is more of a food and nutrition philosophy… Continue reading
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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines and what they mean for you
The new dietary guidelines were published this week, and the news is good. With focus on real food, portion control and increased activity, the guidelines reflect what most dietitians have been recommending for years. People have become so wrapped up… Continue reading
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So…what does it mean to have “balance” with nutrition?
According to the New Oxford American English Dictionary, balance is defined as…”a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” So, what does this mean for nutrition? It means you need to take a step back… Continue reading