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Is Coffee Good for You? The Health Benefits and Limits of Coffee
My workspace while blogging, always complete with a cup of black coffee in the morning Is coffee good for you? How much coffee should you drink in a day? Can pregnant women drink coffee? Today I explore the science behind this popular morning beverage. I’m a coffee lover. Black coffee. Coffee with cream. Fancy pumpkin…
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Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, or Wheat Allergy? The Gluten-Free Diet
Originally published 11/5/2017. Updated 2/1/2024. Pin this post or share with a friend! Should you eat gluten-free? Learn about Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy, and the gluten-free diet. The gluten-free diet has become a popular trend in the last decade. Gluten has been pointed to as the cause of all sorts of health…
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One Diet to Rule them All
‘Tis the time of year when the good-intentioned diets started on January first start to lose their appeal. The school year takes over the time for meal-prepping and it’s been so long since you’ve had a cookie… Pair roasted asparagus with… steak? chicken? fish? What’s the ideal protein (and how much do you need?) It’s…
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Keto Burrito: The Ketogenic Diet (Hold the Tortilla)
My friend, put down that bagel and walk away. Don’t you know carbohydrates are evil? Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in the last several decades, but the ketogenic diet takes it to the next level. Today we explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of this restrictive, effective diet. What is the…
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Intermittent Fasting: The Myth of Six Small Meals
Almost daily I have a conversation with a client who is attempting to eat three small meals plus three small snacks per day. This person is often struggling to lose weight and also happens to never really be hungry. The only reason this individual is eating so frequently is because someone told her to. In…
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The “Basics” of the Alkaline Diet
Question: What’s the fastest way to increase the cost of a bottle of water?Answer: Add some common minerals to raise the pH and slap “Alkaline Water” on the label. So is $10 per gallon (no really – Google “alkaline water”) really worth it?? I’m happy today to help unravel this mystery… There are so many…
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The Pro(tein)s and Cons of the Vegetarian Diet
Black & Blue Portobello Salad featured on the Vegetarian Peas & Hoppy Meal Guide In 2016 a nationwide poll of Americans showed approximately 3.3% of people identify as vegetarian or vegan (1). For reasons from environmental to animal ethics to health, the vegetarian diet has become more popular recently in the United States. Many cultures…
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How a Meal Guide will work Better for your Family than a Meal Plan
There is science behind how to make vegetables taste good. These techniques are included in every recipe so even your picky eaters will smile! Are you constantly pulled between work, family, and a million activities, trying to get a healthy dinner on the table for your family? It can feel overwhelming to be the one…
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What is a Flexitarian Diet?
A “Flexitarian” eating pattern offers a way to reduce meat and animal protein for a more eco-friendly diet without becoming vegetarian or vegan. Many of you know I grew up on a farm in Kansas. And when I grew up, meat was always the center of the plate. For most meals we’d have a delicious…
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5 Reasons Not to Subscribe to a Meal Kit Delivery Service
Considering a meal kit delivery service? There are a few reasons why a meal planning service might be a better alternative to save time, money, and dinnertime stress. Meal Kit Delivery Services are very popular. Perhaps you’ve tried one yourself or know someone who swears by them. But how do these services stand up when…
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