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Fall is a season synonymous with hearty meals and vibrant flavors. It's also the perfect time to give your body an abundance of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals before winter settles in. So, get ready to be inspired by these nine fall produce picks that will have you craving healthier meals all sea...
Our relationship with food is complex and multi-faceted. We eat for sustenance, pleasure, and sometimes, for reasons that have nothing to do with genuine hunger. Emotional eating, in particular, can be a common and challenging aspect of our relationship with food. It often stems from boredom, stress...
We've had a whole bunch of blogs related to the gut and health of that microbiome. We've talked about pre-biotics, pro-biotics, and ways to help support a healthy gut. But did you know there is such a thing as POST-biotics?
Before we get started, let's do a quick review:
Probiotics: These microor...
We've talked a lot in previous posts about the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Most of our posts have talked about how to use foods to help grow the healthy bacteria in our gut naturally. But let's be honest... it involves work. And with all of these millions and billions of micr...
Do you find it challenging to stop after just one bite of certain foods? Sometimes you just NEED to finish that big bag of chips in one sitting or can't seem to help but indulge in a second slice of cake at a party. Overeating specific foods doesn't make you weak-willed... it really CAN be hard. Som...
When it comes to nutrition, you've probably heard the advice to "eat the rainbow." But what does that mean, and why is it so important? The answer lies in the vibrant colors of natural foods and the powerful compounds known as polyphenols that they contain. In this article, we'll dive into...
Hello, my name is Nathan. My sweet wife Kristen has asked me to share my thoughts on this blog. Think of me as a guest speaker. I will be sharing some of my challenges and successes when it comes to adopting the Open Eating lifestyle. As you may know, I am an IT professional, a job that presents som...
Today we touch on a topic near and dear to my heart. I was a food nerd before I became a dietitian, so it has always come naturally to me to look at the Nutrition Fact label. I read food ingredient lists for fun! Because of this, I’ve been aware for a long time that our food is prepared very d...
As a mother of four, the dietitian in me sometimes takes a backseat when the little one picks at her dinner for an hour and all of her veggies remain on her plate. No matter how much we love them, sometimes feeding the little people in our lives can be the largest struggle. I know I’m not alone here...
I don’t know about you, but I don’t usually think about my teeth unless they start hurting. Of course, we all have been trained to maintain our teeth properly. In case you were raised by wolves, dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day, combined with routine checkup...