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Surprising Sources of Protein

When I say protein, is a burger or piece of meat the first image that pops into your head? For so long meat has been used interchangeably with protein. Animal products are often a good source but not your only option. Before we look at some surprising sources of protein let me give you a guideline of what is considered an adequate amount o

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Oct 03,2021

Intro to Cooking Oils

There are so many different options when it comes to cooking oils, so I decided to take the three that I personally use the most and review some key information. Olive Oil Pros: Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats (healthy fats!), rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and is protective against heart disease and cancer (1).

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Oct 03,2021

Intuitive Eating: Habits to Challenge Diet Culture

Everywhere you look nowadays, you will be bombarded by diet culture. Diet culture is the set of beliefs that values thinness, appearance, and shape above health and wellbeing.1 Diet culture tends to glorify losing weight, at all costs. It can be quite dangerous and can harm people of all sizes, ages, and genders. There is a pressure to follow

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Oct 03,2021

Detoxes and Cleanses: The Untold Truth

At some point, we have all aimlessly scrolled through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or any other social media platform and came across a promotion for a detox tea, juice, shake or supplement. Detoxes and cleanses are often promoted on social media as a “quick fix” to aid in weight loss, bloating, inflammation, restoring energy or riddi

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Oct 03,2021

Milk Alternatives

Milk is a staple in many people’s diets. However, with an increased interest in vegan diets, allergy awareness, and sustainability, milk alternatives have gained a lot of attention. This post breaks down the who, what, how and where of milk alternatives. What are milk alternatives? Milk alternatives are simply liquids used as a subs

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Oct 03,2021

Prenatal Nutrition

The prenatal period defines the time between conception and birth. Prenatal nutrition is of the utmost importance as it falls within the First 1000 Days. The first 1000 days of an infant starts on the day conception took place and lasts until the baby is about two years old. This period is critical to ensure adequate nutrition for both the mother a

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Oct 03,2021

Talkin' About Tofu

With the rise of plant-based diets, tofu (as one of the most popular meat substitutes) has become a staple in the vegetarian kitchen. This soy derived product has been known in Asia for over a thousand years, yet tofu didn't make it to stores in the USA until the 1970s (Messina, 2015). What exactly is tofu? Tofu is made in a similar

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Oct 03,2021

Unique Career Routes for Dietitians

There are many career routes for dietitians. The nutrition career routes that most consider are clinical, community, consulting, food service, research and education. However, there are many other categories and subcategories to consider when going into this field. Below, you will find a description of these categories, as well as a list of unique

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Oct 03,2021

Discovering the Connection Between Good Skin and Good Health

Sometimes when we think about our health, we don’t always recall the connection between our skin health and the types of food we are eating. Let’s dive deep into some examples of healthy, wholesome foods and the connection they have with our skin tone and complexion. Fruits and Vegetables According to healthline.com, it’s sa

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Oct 03,2021

Keep Yourself Hydrated

Why is water so important? Let's take a deeper look into why staying hydrated is so important. We’ve all commonly heard we should be drinking 6 - 8 8oz cups of water per day on average, but why is that? First, let's understand what water does for our health. Hydration plays a large role in many bodily functions such as maintaining

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Oct 03,2021