Nutrition Tips Blog
3 Things You Should Know About Your Gut Health
1. Dietary and lifestyle changes are essential in taking charge of your digestive conditions. Diet plays a large role in almost all chronic conditions ranging from digestive issues to cardiovascular or liver disease. Consuming foods that are very nutritious such as...
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Recipe Round-Up: One-Dish Meals
Main dishes are easy. Eggs for breakfast, chicken breast for lunch, steak for dinner -- the list goes on and on! Oftentimes, the hard part of meal planning is deciding which side dishes to serve. Side dishes can be an excellent way to add additional nutrients, flavor,...
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Diabetes-Friendly Party Food
Party Planning One of the biggest questions when planning a party is what food to serve. Potlucks can be a great way to lessen the stress of party planning, and everyone gets to bring their favorite dish to share. A Healthy Potluck Party Enjoying delicious potluck...
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Chopped: Leftovers Edition
As a college student who mostly cooks for herself, I constantly have leftover food. Most easy recipes make 3-4 servings, so unless my housemates and I have family dinner night I usually have lots of leftovers. In addition to having cooked leftovers, I also end up with...
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How to Use Chia Seeds
Have you wondered how to use chia seeds in your everyday life? The chia seed craze is here! The first time many of us heard the word, “chia”, it was referring to our beloved terracotta, Chia Pets. Yes, that is the same chia that we eat! It has been 30 years since...
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Healthy Summer Fruit Dessert Recipes That Aren’t Boring!
Summer is here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the produce is fresh and ripe! Now is the perfect time to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit. Although fruit is sweet and tasty (or at least I think it is), according to the CDC, only 12% of Americans eat enough...
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Food Allergy Awareness
Confused about food allergies- take a look below to increase your food allergy awareness! Food Allergy 101: There’s a great deal of misinformation in our current society regarding what food allergies are, and perhaps more importantly, what food allergies are not. All...
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Fueling For Your Workout
Sports Nutrition: What to Eat Pre/Post Workouts “What should I eat before a workout?” This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked as a nutrition major. Majoring in nutrition with an interest in sports is extremely fascinating to me!. There’s always new...
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How to Make Enchiladas
Enchiladas may be your go to when ordering Mexican food at a restaurant, but we can teach you how to make enchiladas at home! I think it’s time to move on from #TacoTuesday to #EnchiladasEveryDay! But seriously, this recipe comes together so quickly, and makes enough...
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Gluten Free Cheesecake With Blackberry Topping
When working with my clients with food allergies or food sensitivities, I am always looking for ways to help them find alternatives to their favorite foods that will fit into their dietary restrictions. For my gluten free clients, desserts are always a big one. I hear...
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The Truth about Food Allergies: A New Perspective
“Please make sure there are no nuts in that meal because I have an allergy.” A request like this is often heard in restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops or at any place where food is purchased. The occurrence of food allergies in the United States is increasing. In our...
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How to Make a Healthy Shepherds Pie
Are you on a quest to find out how to make a healthy shepherds pie? Perhaps when you think of shepherd’s pie, the terms hearty, wholesome, and satiating come to mind. Offering cozy comfort, a plateful of this traditional UK dish brings warmth even on the coldest of...
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