Ever since I was little I’ve had a hard time eating breakfast. My stomach is rocky in the mornings, and with the added pressure of needing to get out the door on time, it was just easier and more comfortable if I skipped breakfast. I know that I am not the only person that this…
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If you are looking for a healthier treat, this is for you! It’s full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, not to mention it’s so yummy! All you need is : dark chocolate almond butter (the less processed the better) Whole grain toast Blueberries Dark chocolate almond butter has less oil and more fiber than…
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If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, even if you don’t know why, try some stream of consciousness journaling. Don’t worry about what you’re going to say, spelling, grammar, or even handwriting. Nobody is going to read it. Just sit down and write until you run out of thoughts. Your mind will be a lot…
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There are a number of ways to manage anxiety, but sometimes we get in our own way, and without even realizing it, we make the situation worse. There are some things that we consume that can mimic anxiety, make anxiety worse, or even cause anxiety.
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I first learned about this method from The Whole Foods Diet by Alona Pulde, John Mackey, Matthew Lederman. The basic principle is that you eat the most nutritious food first, so that when you eat less nutritious foods, you won’t be as hungry, and won’t eat as much of it. You crowd those foods out…
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I don’t remember where I first learned about this tea, but I can tell you that I have been making it and recommending it for years. If you make this tea at the first sign of sickness, your cold will run in the other direction. It is simple, fresh, and incredibly powerful. I ran into…
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Hitting the gym isn’t for everyone, and we all need to mix it up once in a while. This is a list of 22 ways to be active outside of the weight room for when you need a little inspiration. This list is organized in alphabetical order, and by no means comprehensive. Basketball whether you…
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Nutrient density vs. calorie density is a fundamental nutrition concept. When you are making choices about what food to eat or buy at the grocery store, this is should be your guide. You want food that is going to fill you up, make you feel satisfied, and fuel your day, not leave you hungry, feeling…
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In the United States we often do not eat as much fiber as we should. We eat white bread, white rice, white pasta, and white baked goods. Protein is the most popular macronutrient and is highly over consumed, fruit and vegetables often overshadowed by meat. But overconsuming protein is not good for us, protein has…
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