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Stay Hydrated in the Summer Heat

Summer is officially here and in full effect and whether you’re heading to the shore, the lake, or the backyard we can be assured of one thing – it’s going to be hot! Hydration is important all year round, but the return of warm weather is the perfect time to […]

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Rethink Your Drink

Summer is fast-approaching and many, especially those of us in school, will need a few extra cups of coffee to push us through the home-stretch until we’re kicking back on vacation with a cold drink. Refreshing yourself on healthy beverage choices now can save you wondering where those extra pounds […]

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National Heart Health Month

Added sugars have become a hot topic in nutrition and most of us have been advised to reduce our intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and desserts. This National Heart Health Month, it’s important to understand the role of added sugars in cardiovascular disease and easy ways to reduce our intake without […]

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Beat the Winter Blues

You’ve made your New Year’s resolution and you’re all set to begin your healthy diet and exercise regimen. You even bought running shoes that match the color of your new juicer! But then you realize it’s only twenty degrees outside and all those bright summer fruits and vegetables are missing […]

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New Year’s Goals for 2017

New Year’s is right around the corner! There are often people on both sides of making resolutions. People who are against choosing this time of  year to make any resolutions and those that really embrace making resolutions or goals for the New Year. Studies show about 50% of Americans make […]

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Tips for a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season

Practice Mindful Eating Mindful eating is a practice that focuses on immersing oneself in the experience of eating and paying close attention to your body’s cues regarding hunger and fullness. With some practice, mindful eating can replace holiday diets and restrictions. Telling yourself “I can’t eat that” or “I can […]

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Tricks for Healthy Fall Treats

The weather is cooling off, the leaves are changing color, and the holiday season is fast approaching. With the holidays come food, and a lot of it! But don’t worry; with a few simple tricks you can serve healthy fall-inspired drinks, meals, and desserts all season long. 1. Use Alternative […]

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Exciting New Eats at Expo East

Last Friday I was lucky to be able to attend New Hope Network’s Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Convention Center. The expo showcased healthy food and lifestyle products from around the country. I was amazed by the variety of products, and even more so by the creative minds […]

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Survive your Summer Picnics!

As we seemingly skipped spring and sprung right into summer, picnic season is upon us, as well as International Picnic Day on Saturday, June 18, 2016. And interestingly enough, there are more benefits to enjoying a picnic than you may think! In addition to choosing healthy picnic recipes, which we’ll […]

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Alcohol Awareness

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Because this month is centered right between two holidays associated with alcohol, St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, now is a great time to discuss the recommendations related to alcohol use. What are the recommendations for consuming alcohol? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics […]

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Mindful Eating

March was National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right”. The theme encourages us to take time to enjoy our food, appreciating the flavors and experiences that it provides. Mindful eating is about using your senses and listening to your body to be aware of […]

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Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

March is National Nutrition Month and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” They are encouraging Americans to eat less sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. In simpler terms that means less than 2300 mg of salt a day, less than 25 […]

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Snacking Can Be Healthy

The term “snacks” has widely been associated with unhealthy foods such as chips, donuts, French fries, and other energy dense options that can be detrimental to our diets and overall health. Therefore, the health benefits of snacking are broadly overlooked, with automatic assumption that if one eats a snack between […]

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Adding Something for Health

Over the holiday I had a colleague come to me and say that her New Year’s resolution was to take better care of her health. I knew where she was going with this …… weight loss. Instead, I asked her what it meant to her to live a healthier life. […]

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Season of Health

And so begins the season of health, or what so many hope to be the season of health. At the start of 2016, many of us find ourselves committing to the classic New Year’s Resolution of a healthy lifestyle; whether that be through weight loss, an increase in exercise, a […]

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