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6 easy tips for how to eat more vegetables
If you are like most people, you probably struggle to eat the recommended amount of vegetables each day. There are so many benefits to eating vegetables, including things like more energy, better digestion, and a fuller belly at the end of your meal. We know this, but...
A simple method for getting back on track with health and fitness goals
We’ve all been there - you start doing a new health-related behavior, like eating more vegetables or exercising four days a week. It’s going so well that you start thinking “This is so easy, I’m going to be able to keep this up forever!” And then life happens. So in...
Which drink has the most sugar? Comparing 5 popular beverages
This week I gave a presentation in my son’s classroom about all of the sugar that is lurking in five popular beverages. It was just as enlightening for me and the teachers as it was for the students. Since this topic is equally relevant for people with chronic health...
Be a sugar detective: how to identify foods with no added sugar
I am currently on a sugar kick. But it’s not the kind you’re thinking of. It’s the kind where I am learning as much as I can about sugar. I’m seeking out the facts about this particular ingredient. There are a few reasons why I’m doing this. Some are personal; I have...