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Enjoy Seasonal Produce this Autumn
One great way people can make their food more fun is to eat seasonal foods. Seasonal picks are not only fresh and nutrient-rich. They're also a way of getting involved with local agriculture. This autumn, pumpkin patches are springing up. There's apple picking in many...
Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in Children
Kids can be notoriously picky eaters and just because you’ve packed them a nutritious lunch, doesn’t mean they’ll eat it. There are all kinds of blog posts about making fun lunches that kids will actually eat. If your child is a picky eater, you’ve probably perused...
What Are the Benefits of Antioxidant-Rich Foods?
If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing healthy eating and nutrition blogs, you’ve probably come across the term “antioxidant.” But what are they, and are they truly beneficial? To answer this question, we need to understand a bit about how the body works. As...
What Is Anemia & How Does It Affect the Body?
Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells which are needed to carry oxygen from your lungs throughout your body. As a result, it can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness. Anemia is a common health issue, but that doesn’t...
Why You Need Carbs and When to Eat Them
Carbs sometimes get a bad reputation. This is typically from those who do not have a full understanding of how carbs are used. Carbs are, in fact, the body's preferred energy source and are used for a variety of normal, basic functions. Like any other macronutrient,...
Signs you Have a Protein Deficiency and What to Do About It
Protein is one of the three key macronutrients the body needs to survive. It has an essential role in keeping people healthy since it helps to build and repair all sorts of cells like muscles, skin, hair, and nails. Even though signs of a protein deficiency are not as...
How to Cut Out Empty Calories
If you’re trying to have a healthier diet, one of the first places to start is getting rid of empty calories. Empty calories are calories that come from food with no nutritional value. Think soda and candy bars. These still count toward your daily calorie goal, but...
Answers to the Most Common Nutritionist Questions
Adopting a healthier diet is essential to living a long life and maintaining a good quality of life. However, nutrition is a complex topic to understand, and even the most health-conscious people can get confused. While there are many issues that you may have...
Why You Crave Sugar and How to Stop It
Indulging in sugar is one way that we reward ourselves. Whether you have had a long day at work, or have gone through an emotionally taxing breakup, sugar can help us cope with the environments and problems that surround us. The reason for this? When you eat sweet...
10 Small Changes To Make Every Day To Lose Weight
Losing weight can be tough, requiring carefully-planned meals and exercise. However, dietician-nutritionists say there are other things dieters can to shed those extra pounds. Check out this list of 10 small changes to make every day to lose weight. Drink More...