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OUTSMART YOUR HUNGER: How to choose the most satisfying foods for weight loss and overall health By Julie Adams, RD The most motivated of weight-loss seekers can be thrown off-balance when hunger strikes. Reward signals in our brain combined with an overly processed food environment are a set-up to lose control. The first step […]
BOOKSHELFIE – VOLUME #2 by Jen Buettner, RN Since the pandemic, I have listened to more audible books and podcasts to help me to keep moving outdoors or indoors while doing house chores. I love to keep moving especially on the days where I’m not able a full hour-long workout. Good books and podcasts […]
Don’t Ditch Lectins from Your Diet by Danielle Genenz, RD Lectins are types of “anti-nutrients” in plants that act as natural pesticides and antibiotics. As a component of food, they can bind to certain carbohydrates preventing absorption and can pass through the GI tract unaltered. Lectins appear in about 30% of the food you […]
The Mighty Chickpea by Claire Allen, RD When you first think of chickpeas, it is likely that hummus comes to mind. Recent data from Business Wire indicates, however, that the chickpea market is poised to grow by USD 3.5 billion dollars from 2018-2022. This legume has been making its mark as a healthy snack […]
