Introduction Breakfast! Branded as the most important meal of the day, but is it and why? In this blog, I review the real reason why breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day, but more importantly when and what you should eat as your first meal. What is breakfast? You identify breakfast […]
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Introduction There are many health benefits when eating fish, but do the health benefits outweigh the health risks? Fish carry many pollutants, especially mercury, a neurotoxin (a poison) affecting the brain and nervous system. Ironically, fish is known as “brain food” because it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids—an essential amino acid that
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Introduction Recently, I noticed my cookware is ready to be retired and replaced. I’ve had it for at least 15 years and it wasn’t the greatest. After learning about PFAS from my recent blog about the safety of water, I knew I needed to do some research before purchasing any pots or pans. Per- and
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Introduction There’s a reason fast food chains are called fast food! Fast food is convenient, quick, and addictive. Who doesn’t like hot French fries occasionally? However, if this is common for your meals, you should know some general information about your selections before you place your next order. Pro tip: If you want French fries
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Introduction Soon your meat will come from a petri dish! That’s right! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the sale of lab-grown meat in June of 2023. Of course, it will embrace an impressive name such as “cultivated” meat. Currently, the approval is to grow directly from the cells of chickens. It’s already available
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Introduction Seed oils also known as vegetable oil, marketed as “heart-healthy” are used in more food products than you are aware of. Found in sneaky places like ice cream, crackers, chips, and baked goods just to name a few. Of course, these foods aren’t marketed as “heart-healthy” but the seed oils found in them are.
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Introduction Food journaling is one of the most powerful tools to help with your health and wellness goals. It flushes out patterns in eating behaviors (triggers), tracks progress, and keeps you accountable. Journaling can also deliver motivation and serve as a form of self-care. In this blog post, I review why recording your food is
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Introduction There’s a new juice on the market for kids called Plezi, launched by the former first lady, Michelle Obama. She is also the co-founder of the brand. This juice is being marketed as “healthy” for kids 4-6 years old with no added sugar making this a more appealing drink alternative to parents versus 100%
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Introduction In my last blog, What Does Bioengineered Food Mean? I reviewed how GMOs are banned from growing and processing organic foods. Now, there’s a coating approved for organic produce to enhance freshness and extend the shelf-life targeted to organic farmers and distributors. What does this mean for organic produce? After reading this blog post,
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Introduction You may have noticed food labels with a new term, “bioengineered” or “derived from bioengineering,” as a new national labeling standard that went into effect in January 2022. You’ve been eating genetically engineered foods found in at least 75% of processed foods without knowing it. In this blog post, I’ll break down what
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