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The Connection Between Food and Finances

How we interact with money and food may point to our relationship with ourselves, our worldviews, our values, and even our deepest traumas. These interactions are often indicative of much deeper emotional or physical needs. Fortunately, many skills with food and finances are transferable, and steady progress in one area often cascades into other areas of life. Check out our tips to get started toward food freedom and financial peace…

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A Dietitian's Tips for Surviving (and Thriving!) During the Holiday Season

For many, the holidays are filled with a mixture of excitement and dread: “How does anyone here expect me to stick to my diet?” How can we navigate holiday food "landmines" WITHOUT reaching for the “safety” of overly restrictive and unsustainable diets on January 1st (and repeating this cycle until it’s time for the next post-holiday resolutions)?

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Tracking your Health: Harmful or Helpful?

Trackers and wearables are a rising trend, with ever-increasing demand for higher-tech options. But are health and wellness trackers the motivational panacea they claim to be? While health trackers have helped users increase steps and intensify exercise routines, there is a darker side to this growing wellness market.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Debunking the Top 5 Cancer Nutrition Myths

Increased access to information on cancer treatment and risk has given rise to many baseless nutrition guidelines. Weeding through the myths to find evidence-based information on nutrition strategies for reducing cancer risk is important for supporting physical, emotional, and mental health.

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Spilling the Tea on Hydration

With summer in full swing, adequate hydration is a concern for everyone, but beware of marketing claims about trendy (and pricy) beverages like nutrition teas, alkaline water, and certain sports drinks. Investigate further for greater clarity on the best beverages for you and your family and avoid unhelpful or potentially harmful supplements. 

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What *is* a "Healthy Weight?"

You hear it all the time in healthcare settings: “You’re over the ‘normal’ BMI range. You need to lose weight to be healthy.” There’s the breakroom talk at work: “I’ve started a new diet so I can *finally* be at a healthy weight.” Subtle and not-so-subtle messaging insinuates that people in smaller bodies seem to have it all: health, wealth, acceptance, and happiness. BUT what is a “healthy weight” and how can we get there?

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How do you "eat an elephant", enjoy a burger, and achieve a healthy lifestyle?

March is National Nutrition Month. I wrote an article last year for Good Health magazine to support the 2015 theme: “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” I thought I would repost the article here although this year’s theme is “Savor the flavor of eating right.”

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