Salpicón is a fruit cocktail with the vibrant colors of tropical produce. My salpicón recipe swaps the usual soft drink with a stevia-sweetened version, called Zevia, which gives a delightful fizz without the sugar. Most fruits have no cholesterol and are low in fat, sodium, and calories. This makes fruit a great choice for anyone […]
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Cooking with my grandmother is one of my favorite family traditions. She has perfected many recipes that have been passed down for generations, including her savory cooked beans. It’s a delicious dish, but the traditional recipe isn’t very healthy. So, when I cooked beans with my grandmother recently, I took the opportunity to give the
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Coffee and controversy go hand-in-hand. It seems like every day, there is a new study claiming that “Coffee helps you live longer!” or “Quit caffeine to get healthy!” The advice is contradictory, so today, I’m telling you the science-backed truth about one of the world’s most popular drinks. Coffee is an excellent source of antioxidants,
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Parents of picky eaters know the challenge of getting kids to enjoy food that nourishes their growing bodies. It’s no surprise that so many children reject whole foods in favor of packaged snacks with bright colors and kid-friendly advertising: Half of all the ad time on children’s television shows are for food, and almost all
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Part of my role as a Nutrition Coach is addressing misconceptions people have about food, and one of the most common misconceptions is that eating soy products causes breast cancer. Many people believe that eating soy can raise a person’s risk of breast cancer, but, fortunately, that is not true. The myth was developed out
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Your first nutrition coaching session is the start of your wellness evolution. This is an exciting time, and I want you to get the most out of each session! This starts with your first session, called a Discovery Meeting. At Nutriologic, we call your first session a Discovery Meeting because it is designed to discover
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If you have ever left a restaurant feeling over-full and sluggish, you know the uncomfortable effects of portion distortion. The size of common dishes like hamburgers, muffins, and spaghetti and meatballs are much larger than they used to be, according to the National Institutes of Health. This means that one restaurant entree might be the
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If you are brand new to cooking with tofu, you have come to the right place! This vitamin-rich, Asian-inspired salad bowl is proof that eating tofu can be both easy and delicious. There is a lot to love about tofu: It’s packed with protein and nutritious fats. Plus, tofu is much less expensive than meat,
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Some days, eating plenty of vegetables can feel impossible. With busy schedules, family commitments, and work, making healthy food can sometimes fall by the wayside. But if you can’t eat your greens, you can drink them! This smoothie makes it fast and tasty. Eating nutrient-rich food is one of the most effective ways to protect
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As the autumn leaves begin to fall and pumpkin spice season begins, mornings call for a nutritious, fall-inspired breakfast. Monkfruit, a small melon native to China, brings sweetness to this dish without any sugar. Monkfruit has a glycemic index of zero, meaning it has no impact on your blood sugar. This is a great benefit
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