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Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

March is National Nutrition Month and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” They are encouraging Americans to eat less sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. In simpler terms that means less than 2300 mg of salt a day, less than 25 […]

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A Cup of Tea, Please

I’m really excited to write this blog, because I am an avid tea drinker, and I just returned from an extended vacation to three countries where tea is highly regarded. Additionally, I recently studied tea for its medicinal purposes as I was finishing my Complementary and Integrative Therapy program at […]

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Healthy Aging Month

We typically think of healthy diets when we’re dealing with a health issue, but the reality is that a healthy lifestyle is an excellent practice for anyone at any age. Our bodies require different nutrients as we age, so what we put in our bodies and how we take care […]

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5 Health Habits to Adopt in 2015

Another year came to an end (or a beginning, depending how you look at it) and it is time to make our new year’s resolutions. Many people choose to be healthier or exercise more, hoping that this year will be the year of change. It is great to work towards […]

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National Cashew Day

I used to think of cashews only as the oddly shaped nut in a mixed nut container, though more recently, I have found them in everything from main dishes to cookies. But it is no surprise seeing the great nutritional benefits of cashews. There is even a set day to […]

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Nothing Says Autumn Like Apples & Beets

‘Tis the season for cooler weather, falling leaves, shorter days, and it’s National Fruits & Veggies Month. While it is sad to leave summer fruits and vegetables behind, it turns out that Fall produce provides great opportunities for foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants without losing great taste. Apples […]

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Celebrate National Spinach Day!

In honor of National Nutrition Month, it is only appropriate that we pay special tribute to today’s food holiday: National Spinach Day! Spinach is considered to be the ultimate “super food” and there are a wide variety of delicious and easy ways to incorporate this leafy vegetable into your diet. […]

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Celebrate The Health Benefits of Cocoa!

With an ever-growing interest in health, wellness, and particularly nutrition, there is more awareness regarding general nutritional guidelines which encourage more fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grains,  cutting back on high-sodium foods, and reaching for water before sugary drinks. Much to the dismay of many Americans, unhealthy fats (trans, saturated) […]

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Nutrition After Breast Cancer

Earlier this month my good friend April, a breast cancer survivor, wrote about “Living A Healthy Life After Breast Cancer” where she discusses some lifestyle changes she has made since her breast cancer diagnosis including nutrition. There are many risk factors for cancer  and it is condition that no one […]

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Celebrate Pumpkins & Not Just on Halloween!

One benefit of living in the Philadelphia area is the joy of the four distinct seasons. In addition to cozy sweaters, crisp leaves of red and gold, spooky haunted hayrides and hot mugs of apple cider, there is one truly iconic symbol of the fall season – pumpkin! As a […]

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An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away?

October may be National Apple Month, but apples are in season throughout the fall, so head to a local farmers’ market or visit a nearby orchard and pick up some apples!  To find a pick your own farm near you, check out this site.  There are so many different varieties […]

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Eclectic Mix at the 2013 Expo East Natural Products Show

Ahhh, my ears are happy during the drive down to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2013 Expo East Natural Products show at the end of September at the Baltimore convention center.  This year I listened to Graceland by my all time favorite artist, Paul Simon, and the soundtrack from the movie […]

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Take the First Step to Getting Active, Even If Small!

It seems as though everywhere you go there is over exposure to the latest exercise craze. There has been a huge boom echoing in our ears about CrossFit, Zumba, Barre classes and spinning, just to name a few. Although the 26.2 bumper stickers might make you cringe and roll your […]

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