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The Power of Breakfast: Boost Your Brain with the Most Important Meal of the Day

We’re all familiar with the saying, "Breakfast is the most important...

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17 Next-Level Ways to Eat Oats

By Sarah Sarway Oats are one of the best breakfast foods available ...

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This Pumpkin Spice Has a Secret Ingredient

There are now plenty of ways to get your pumpkin spice fix in a health...

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20 Foods That Help You Poop

Is it just us or did everyone suddenly become OK with talking about po...

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14 Easy Apple Recipes To Try After Apple Picking

You're scouring the internet for apple recipes to try after apple pick...

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5 Healthy Ways to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix

If you’re on Team #PSL but you have health goals that don’t includ...

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What to Eat For Better Balanced Hormones

Hormone balance is a hot topic for women of all ages, and all life sta...

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5 Easy, Healthy Apple Recipes

No one will dispute that, during the fall, you should definitely make ...

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3 Quick and Healthy Lunch Box Ideas

Some days, it can be hard enough to figure out what you want for lunch...

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Nurturing Vision and Mind: The Lutein Connection

This article was written in partnership with OmniActive Health Technol...

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The Link Between Breakfast and Weight Loss

How Breakfast Can Balance Hormones and Help You Shed Extra Pounds Des...

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How to Get Back on Track With Your Diet

Ask Keri: Help! How do I get back on track with my diet after I have f...

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Everything You Need to Know About Food Combining According to a Dietitian

Food combining has been a buzzy nutrition topic for years, but the pra...

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10 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes to Power Your Mornings

Why eat a high-protein breakfast? Protein is essential for good hea...

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How to Increase Metabolism By Simply Eating Breakfast

Are you one of those breakfast skippers who thinks that morning fuel i...

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Collagen vs Colostrum: Which is Better for My Health?

In the vast world of supplements, both colostrum and collagen have rec...

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The Ultimate Guide to Sugar Alternatives

Do you know anyone not trying to cut back on sugar? Thought so. It see...

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3 High Protein Breakfasts You Can Make in Under 5 Minutes

Breakfast to many, can feel like a cruel daily challenge created just ...

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Creatine Might Just Be Your New BFF Supplement for Perimenopause

Perimenopause can be a challenging time for many women. To say the lea...

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Unveiling the Surprising Benefits of Colostrum

The Miracle Milk Colostrum is everywhere lately—supplement bottles ...

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Sugar Cravings: 5 Reasons They Happen and How to Stop Them

Sugar cravings are the worst. It’s like a little army of meanies ...

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7 Insanely Yummy Summer Salad Ideas

We all have our beloved foods which never cease to satisfy us. They’...

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Balancing Out Your Hormones by Seed Cycling

Seed cycling is well-known these days, but some have been practicing t...

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Worse Than Sugar?

Ask Keri: I’m trying to avoid sugar but have heard artificial sweete...

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What Type of Magnesium is Best For You?

Magnesium has been in the spotlight over the past few years—and with...

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How to Make Healthier Meals With ELEVATE

If you’re wondering how to make healthy meals but don’t know where...

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Is Salt Bad for You?

Is It Time to End the War on Salt?  When it came to snack time growi...

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What Is the Healthiest Sugar Substitute?

Q: What’s the healthiest sugar substitute? “ I’m trying to cut ...

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Five Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Food is a powerful tool—especially when it comes to your health. Res...

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The 15 Healthiest Protein Bars

Protein bars are everywhere. They’re calling your name from next...

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How to Prepare Jackfruit and Cook With This Tasty Meatless Protein Option

If you’re trying to become more plant-based, jackfruit may be the me...

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How Many Grams of Sugar Can I Eat in a Day?

One of the most common questions we get is, “How much sugar can (or ...

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How to Read a Nutrition Label: The Path to More Empowered Eating Choices

Food labels can seem complicated and hard to understand, but did you k...

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Got Gout? You Can Avoid This Painful Form of Arthritis by Limiting Foods High in Purines

Gout is a painful form of arthritis and sufferers will go to great len...

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The Wonders of Watercress: 5 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Plus 5 Mouthwatering Recipes

When you think about some of the most nutritious green veggies, kale, ...

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What is Anabolic Fasting and Can It Turn Your Body Into a Fat-Burning Machine?

The anabolic diet was first developed by Mauro DiPasquale, a former wo...

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From ‘Wellcations’ to Hydration: How to Live a Nutritious Life This Summer

Summertime in all its glory has got us thinking about how to live a nu...

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What Women Over 50 Should Know About Intermittent Fasting

For women approaching menopause, weight loss can seem like a struggle ...

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Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s: How Bad Bacteria From Your Mouth Can Affect Your Brain (and How Nutrition Can Help)

Did you know that your mouth is home to over 6 billion bacteria? There...

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10 Healthy Recipes For Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration

There are many authentic Mexican dishes that have become staples for C...

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Cinco de Mayo Food Traditions: Your Healthier Menu Straight From Puebla

The Battle of Puebla, a key battle in the French-Mexican war, took pla...

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Vegan Road Trip Meals: Your Guide to Hitting the Road This Summer and Living Your Best Vegan Life

For some of us, living our best life means living a whole-food plant-b...

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Nutrition Matters: From Bump to Baby – and Beyond

Healthy nutrition is an important part of all stages of a woman’s li...

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Vegan Snacks to Pack For the Perfect Road Trip

With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, road trip season has of...

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PCOS and Food Cravings: How to Beat Urges, Live Healthier During Pregnancy and Beyond

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of...

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Thyroid Disease and Diet: Managing Thyroid Health With the Right Nutrients

As a health practitioner, you likely often hear from clients that they...

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When and How to Prescribe an Elimination Diet to Your Clients

Some of the first comments I get offered when anyone finds out I’m a...

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Can Certain Foods and Beverages Cause Cloudy Urine?

Did you know that the color and odor of our urine can key us into poss...

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Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far

The celebrity news world lit up in February after David Beckham reveal...

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Chia Seeds: Benefits of the Fiber-Packed Superfood Plus 6 Nutritious Ways to Eat Them

Ch-ch-ch-chia … Of course we’re talking about the amazing chia see...

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Can Avocados Be Frozen? Your Burning Questions Answered By an RD

Ever found yourself with an excess of avocados and wondering how to sa...

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The Amazing Artichoke: How to Steam Them, Cook With Them and Much More

Spring is just around the corner, and that means one thing: Delicious ...

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Are Foods High in Lectin Actually Bad For You?

Perhaps you’ve come across an eating plan that advises you to consum...

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10 Simple, Tasty and Healthy Lunches to Pack for a Work Perk

March 10 is National Pack Your Lunch Day. (Yes, this is really a day.)...

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8 Delicious Soups to Celebrate the Bounty of Spring

We love the heartiness of winter squashes and the zesty flavors of gra...

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Working With a Nutrition Coach Can Be the Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, making healthy food choices ...

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How to Achieve Peak Mental Health and Well-Being With 5 Lifestyle Routines

In her new book State Change, Dr. Robin Berzin, MD, explores the newes...

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Losing Inches But Not Weight? The Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss

Weight loss isn’t straightforward. While the “calories in vs. calo...

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4 Hearty Winter Salads We Have on Repeat

Summer is definitely one of our favorite seasons, but it’s already g...

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How An Addiction to Sugar Paved the Path to Becoming a Nutrition Coach

I have always been addicted to sugar. For as long as I can remember, I...

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End Anxiety, Beat Burnout and Boost Energy — A Blueprint by Top Holistic Doc Robin Berzin

If you’re a woman looking to beat burnout, end anxiety or boost your...

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Here’s How to Balance Your Hormones: A Protocol By Dr. Sarah Gottfried

Having worked with many clients in their 40s and beyond, I often hear ...

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The Truth About Resetting Your Metabolism, and Tips From a Top Weight Loss Doctor

You don’t need an MD degree to know that weight loss results from bu...

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10 Healthy Low-Sugar Yogurts That Are Dietitian-Approved

With a creamy, smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth flavor, yogurt makes a n...

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Give the Gift of Heart-Healthy Charcuterie Boards for Two (or Three or More!) This Valentine’s Day

Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year without goi...

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From Brain Food to Fungi: A Celebrity Nutritionist’s Top 5 Healthy Food Trends

 Adaptogenic mushrooms, anyone? Nutritious Life f...

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10 Diuretic Foods to Beat the Bloat and Fight Water Retention Naturally!

We’ve all been there. Despite your best efforts, you’re puffy and ...

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Ask Keri: Can You Get Vitamin D Through a Window?

Ask Keri: My husband spends a lot of time driving from place to place ...

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Diets Decoded: Here’s What You Need to Know About The Volumetrics Diet

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Most popular healthy d...

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What Is Methylation and Why Does It Matter For Your Health?

If the word ‘methylation’ brings you back to high school chemistry...

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Say Hello to Potato Milk—the New Kid on the Non-Dairy Milk Block

We’re betting that you heard it here first: Potato milk is a thing. ...

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Chelated Zinc: Your Essential Guide to This Essential Mineral

In the world of essential minerals and vitamins, zinc might not get as...

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Watching your sugar? Here are 5 lowest-sugar fruits that satisfy your sweet tooth

As we talked about in our post on fruits that are highest in sugar, it...

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The Worst Fruits to Eat If You’re Watching Your Blood Sugar

First things first: fruit is your friend. Sure, a staggering one in 10...

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From Carb Cycling to Macro Counting: Do These 4 Diets Live Up to Their Weight Loss Claims?

As the new year approaches, we’ve been sharing roundups of our Diets...

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From the Mayr Method to the Ayurvedic Diet: 5 Biohacking Diets to Optimize Your Health

If the end of the year has you taking stock of your wellness and conju...

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Brain Fog Is Real—Here’s How to Bounce Back Sharper

Many of us have been there, felt that: A fuzzy brain feeling in which ...

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From Candida to Hashimoto’s: 5 Diets Decoded for Modern Maladies and Pesky Symptoms

If one of your New Year’s goals is to find an eating plan that makes...

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From Paleo to Whole30: What a Celebrity RD Thinks of Today’s Most Popular Diets

As the new year approaches, we inevitably start thinking about ways to...

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Fermentation Demystified: Chatting with Author, Expert and Revivalist Sandor Katz

He’s been called “one of the unlikely rock stars of the American f...

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5 Ways to Keep Immunity Strong During the Winter Holidays

It’s that time of year when we’re waking up in the morning and alm...

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The Real Difference Between Amino Acids and BCAAs—And Which Is Best For You

Think of this topic like one of those nesting dolls. Proteins are the ...

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9 Nutritious Meals to Make with Thanksgiving Leftovers

Now that Thanksgiving Day 2021 is in the books, you might be wondering...

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Food Combining: The Facts and 5 Combos That Make Sense for Your Health and Life

If you have digestive issues or are simply looking to lose a few pound...

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A Nutritionist’s Ultimate Guide to Healthy Carbs

Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are not the enemy. In fact, ...

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5 Tips For a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving With Family This Year

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, r...

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10 Delicious Keto-Friendly Thanksgiving Desserts

From turkey to mashed potatoes to mac and cheese, there’s a lot to l...

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20 Healthy, Non-Perishable Foods You Need In Your Kitchen Right Now

While fresh food is essential (looking at you, fruits and veggies), sh...

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Healthy Eating for Diabetes: The Best Nutritious Snacks and Tasty Breakfast Ideas

If you’re living with diabetes, the biggest hurdle is often knowing ...

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Why Sourdough Bread Is Secretly Healthy

Ask Keri: Is sourdough bread good for you? Keri Says: Though it’s c...

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This Low-Histamine Food List Might Help Ease Your Allergies

You’ve probably heard about the anti-inflammatory diet, and of cours...

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Can You Eat Away Allergies? Histamine Intolerance and the Low-Histamine Diet

It seems like almost all of us are suffering from some type of food in...

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35 Simple Ways to Get Protein in at Breakfast if You Don’t Eat Eggs

Starting your day with adequate protein is a must. For one, the macron...

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What the Latest Science Tells Us About How Often You Should Eat Each Day for Your Best Nutritious Life

Diet trends come and go even quicker than fashion trends, it seems. Bu...

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Superfood Alert: Why We Love Sauerkraut and Why You Should Too

Should sauerkraut be your new go-to superfood? With all of its gut hea...

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Frightened of Getting Off Track? 6 Tricks to Celebrate a Healthy Halloween

Holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, right? But, fo...

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The Final Answer on How Much Fat to Eat Each Day

If you’d asked any American 25 years ago how much fat they should ea...

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20 Prebiotic Foods and Why They’re Important

It’s news to no one that gut health is huge. After all, a thriving g...

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Gut Love: 3 Facts About Prebiotics Your Tummy Will Adore

This post was created in partnership with Benefiber. If you’re a ...

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What is Moringa Tea and Is It Healthy?

If you’re plugged into the wellness world, there’s a good chance y...

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A Nutritionist’s Guide to Lentils

There’s a reason we’re in love with lentils. Packed with protein, ...

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Biohacking on a Budget: 5 Simple, Low-Cost Biohacks For Better Health

These days, we’re all about learning how to DIY just about everythin...

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Chlorophyll Fact Vs. Fiction: What You Need to Know About This Health Trend

You probably learned about chlorophyll back in middle school science c...

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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Cantaloupe

Of all the delicious summer fruits, this super juicy melon is one we l...

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13 Hydrating Foods to Eat to Boost Your Water Intake

Your body requires H2O to perform at its peak, and 60% of the body’s...

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What Is Dry Fasting—And Is It Safe?

It seems like nearly everyone has either heard about intermittent fast...

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Why Cashews May Be Your New Go-To Nut

Whether you’re a health junkie, a nutrition coach helping others, or...

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Why You Want to Eat These Beauty-Boosting, Collagen-Rich Foods, Starting Today!

The beauty and wellness worlds are abuzz with praise for collagen and ...

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Declutter Your Kitchen, Make Healthier Choices (Yes, Really. And Here’s Why!)

Quarantine life has had one positive effect on my brain: it’s given ...

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Healthy Food Truck Options: Here’s What a Registered Dietitian Orders

Food trucks are enjoying their moment and we’re totally on board wit...

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This or That: Regular Yogurt vs. Greek Yogurt (Or both?)

When’s the last time you scraped the bottom of a yogurt container? I...

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Do Produce-Saver Products Really Keep Food Fresh Longer?

We've all had the disheartening experience of having to throw away exp...

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Fun, Healthy Recipes to Enjoy on St. Patty’s Day

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Everyone’s Irish today, right?! Even if...

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13 Foods a Nutritionist Always Has in the Fridge

Ask Keri: What foods do you always have in your kitchen to stay on tra...

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12 Mouth-Watering and Good-For-You Peanut Butter Recipes

Today is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, so of course, we want to s...

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How to Boost Diversity in the Wellness Industry, According to BIPOC

Wellness companies across the US, including Nutritious Life, are striv...

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5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food From Food Scraps

Picture this...it's a chilly night and you’ve decided to make a warm...

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5 New Foods for Immunity

Most people think  of reaching for an orange when they start to feel ...

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Diets Decoded: Plant-Based Diet

Is a plant-based diet healthy? Plant-based—the wellness buzzword ...

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6 Cardiologist-Recommended Ways to Strengthen Our Heart Health

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only matter of the heart being recognize...

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Will Going Vegan Guarantee Weight Loss?

Beyoncé, Zac Efron, Serena Williams—these are just a few of many ce...

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Diets Decoded: The Hashimoto Diet

Is the Hashimoto Diet Healthy? Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmun...

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DIY Valentine’s Day Desserts

Love is in the air. Valentine’s day has evolved to celebrate far mor...

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What is Black Sugar?

Black sugar has been buzzing around the nutrition community for a whil...

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Cereal Brands Are Reducing Sugar—All You Need To Know

File this under “sweet news” for those who are trying to limit add...

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7 Foods to Eat to Fight Anxiety & Depression

Ever heard the phrase “good mood food?” It’s a real thing. Scien...

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The Difference Between Brown and White Fat

By now we’re all well aware that there are healthy dietary fats (hel...

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Top Superfoods To Boost Your Health

We throw the term around all of the time—from acai to turmeric—but...

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These Health Benefits of Spinach Will Make You Want to Eat it at Every Meal

Popeye was onto something when he ate this superfood by the can. Often...

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Easy-to-Digest Foods to Add to Your Diet (That Also Happen to Taste Amazing)

We’ve been there, felt that: A grumbling, upset stomach that’s pra...

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Why We Should Stop Using The Words ‘Moderation’, ‘Willpower’ and ‘Guilt’

You wouldn’t have polished off that pint of Ben & Jerry’s had ...

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Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?

Ask Keri: Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy? Keri Says: Sweet potatoes are a...

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Healthy Eating 101: How to Eat Healthy in College

For those headed to college, it can be a nerve-racking time of cha...

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2021 Nutrition & Wellness Trends To Try

Last year around this time, we were all wondering how the new decade w...

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Tart Cherry Juice 101: The Many Benefits of This Delicious Juice, Explained

Just like many fruits, all cherries are a smart pick—packed with ant...

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4 Ways to Support Your Immunity Today

There is a lot of attention put on strategies for decreasing exposure ...

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Is Popcorn Healthy?

Q: Popcorn is presented as both a healthy and an unhealthy snack, depe...

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Only 5% of Americans Eat Enough Fiber—Here’s Why You Should Eat More

From the TV commercials for those just-add-water powders—and their p...

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5 Tips To Keep Your Microbiome Healthy This Holiday Season

The weather is getting colder and that brings on more than just magica...

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Yes, You *Can* Eat Too Much Protein

Even with many of the best things in life, too much of a good thing is...

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Small, But Mighty Stocking Stuffer Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Nutritious Life is making your holiday shopping effortless this year. ...

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Parent’s Guide to Flu Season in a Pandemic

As parents, many of us are familiar with our kids having a constant ca...

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Get Moving Fitness & Wellness Gift Guide 2020

Nutritious Life is making your holiday shopping effortless this year. ...

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Health & Wellness Subscription Box Gift Guide 2020

Nutritious Life is making your holiday shopping effortless this year. ...

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Diets Decoded: The Vertical Diet

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Most popular healthy d...

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Easy Guide To Growing Herbs Indoors

I have a dream of becoming a plant whisperer. But, the only green on m...

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Get Cookin’ Holiday Gift Guide

Nutritious Life is making holiday shopping effortless this year. We ha...

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Your Perfect (Healthier!) Thanksgiving Menu

Is there really any debate? Thanksgiving is hands down the most delici...

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The 5 Healthiest Fish to Eat (and 12 You Should Avoid)

We have been told often how great fish is for us—and for good reason...

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Are Bagels Healthy?

There is almost nothing more satisfying than biting into a warm, toast...

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5 Top Foods for Muscle Recovery

We all know the importance of scheduling rest days into our fitness ro...

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7 Ways to Enjoy Apples at Every Meal

There are so many reasons we adore the fall—and apples are on the to...

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Health Benefits of Flaxseed

Flaxseed—you may not know this, but it appears in so many of your fa...

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How Many Carbs Are Really in Vegetables?

We dig vegetables...seriously!  They’re probably on the top of our ...

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5 Foods To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

A healthy diet is only one of several factors that can affect the immu...

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How to Fight Distraction, Find Productivity as a Wellness Entrepreneur

Even for wellness pros, figuring out how to fight distraction is a ser...

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How to Get New Clients

Ask Keri: I just started my wellness business. Now, how do I actually ...

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15 Reasons to Start a Career in Wellness 

Whether you’re a seasoned wellness entrepreneur looking to take your...

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How Actor Boris Kodjoe’s Has Made Wellness a Family Priority

Boris Kodjoe has had a thriving career in Hollywood. The award winning...

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What is Sucralose and Why Should I Care?

Equal.  Splenda. Sweet’N Low. Artificial sweeteners are (still) eve...

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The Health Benefits of Cauliflower

If cauliflower can become pizza, you can do anything, a wise human onc...

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Honeysuckle’s Dzung Lewis’ Weeknight Remix Changes the Leftovers Game

Growing up in a Vietnamese household, YouTube star chef (and now autho...

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Is Tofu Really Healthy?

Tofu is a staple for vegetarians and health-conscious omnivores alike;...

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The Powerful and Surprising Benefits of Purple Potatoes

In the age of all things keto and low-carb, potatoes and sweet potatoe...

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The Top 5 Snacks for Weight Loss, According to Science

We’ve all been there ... eyeing the pantry or fridge again, taking a...

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From Health to Beauty, Seaweed Is Full of Surprising Benefits

If you’ve had sushi of any kind, you’ve likely sampled seaweed. It...

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How Does Catherine McCord Live a Nutritious Life?

Whether you love to cook or are the mayor of takeout town, COVID-19 ha...

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What is Adaptive Music?

If you run or walk for exercise on a regular basis, chances are you’...

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What is Chicory Root?

Most people know, by now, that eating a high fiber diet may improve di...

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Diets Decoded: Dukan Diet

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Most popular healthy d...

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Diets Decoded: The Alkaline Diet

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Most popular healthy d...

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What is Kefir?

WHAT IS KEFIR? Kefir is made by fermenting milk (goat’s or cow’s)...

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I Tried a 4-Day Food Cleanse. Here’s What Happened

Stress from the pandemic has affected all of us in some way. Perhaps y...

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The Ultimate (and Easy) 4-Day Cleanse

Ask Keri: I want to try a cleanse, but I’ve failed every juice clean...

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Health Benefits of Vitamin K

Vitamin D may get more air time, but new research suggests vitamin K i...

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The Benefits of Nutritional Yeast

Oh nutritional yeast, how much do we love you? A lot. While it may not...

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5 Easy, Family Friendly Lunches to Make and Take Anywhere

Right now, most of us are cooking far more than we ever have. Social d...

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Better Sleep Starts at Dinner

Many of us are trying out new things on the regular with the hopes of ...

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Why Mustard is the Ultimate Condiment

You probably  already love mustard for its ability to add a kick of s...

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10 Things to Eat Right Now to Fight Back Against Covid

NOTE: William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, sci...

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8 Best Protein Powders

We love a smoothie. It’s a quick way to add more fruits and veggies ...

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The Summer Produce You Should be Stocking Up on Right Now

Our typical summer activities look a little different this year. Beach...

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How Gut Health Impacts Blood Sugar

Created in partnership with Pendulum How we keep our digestive system...

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In the Kitchen with Keri: Grilled Veggie Breakfast Scramble

We share heaps of healthy information on Nutritious Life’s blog ever...

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What’s Better: Several Small Meals or Three Larger Ones?

Ask Keri: Is it better to eat several small meals throughout the day o...

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6 Sneaky Ways to Hydrate

As the days get hotter, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrat...

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Brain-Healthy Foods to Help You Focus Better Today

Amid our busy lives, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a never-e...

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Diets Decoded: The Mayr Method

Is the Mayr Method healthy? When actress Rebel Wilson declared 2020...

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Top Five 100-Calorie Cocktails

When trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, people often ...

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8 Nutritionist Approved Summer Snacks

It happens to us all. 3:00 p.m hits and we’re rummaging through the ...

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3 Ways to Start Mindful Eating Today

Mindful eating is the thoughtful and intentional practice of eating. I...

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Refreshing Desserts to Cool You Off

This summer has shown some record highs, but that isn’t stopping us ...

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Top Grilling Tools to Help You Cook Like a Pro

Grilling season is officially on. And while we may not be able to host...

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Healthy 4th of July Recipes Your Family Will Love

The 4th of July marks the birth of American independence — people ce...

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Diets Decoded: Macro Counting

Is Macro Counting Healthy? We’re going to let you in on a little s...

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The Best Vegan Protein Bars

Running between meetings, traveling, venturing on a long bike ride —...

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Will Counting Macros Help Me Lose Weight?

Ask Keri: I see a lot of people posting about counting macros. What ex...

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Diets Decoded: The Sirtfood Diet

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Most popular healthy d...

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Postnatal Depletion 101: Everything You Need to Know and How to Avoid It Post-Baby

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Can I Maintain my Own Healthy-Eating Habits While Quarantined with my Partner?

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Superfood Snacks for a DIY Happy Hour at Home

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Can You Really Boost Your Immune System With Food?

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Diets Decoded: The Anti-Candida Diet

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What Our Nutritious Life Friends Are Cooking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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10 Easy Parfait Recipes for an On-the-Go Breakfast

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The 9 Best Foods for Thyroid Health

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How to Add Protein to Your Oatmeal in 10 Creative Ways

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40 High-Protein Snacks to Power Your Busy Day

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How to Take Pictures of Food for Instagram

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How I Broke Up With Food Guilt and Started Loving My Body

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The 10 Best Natural Nut Butters

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Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for You? Skip If Any of This Applies to You

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How to Start Eating Healthy in 5 Easy Steps, According to a Dietitian

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3 Reasons You Should Set Goals, Not Resolutions

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The Biggest Wellness Trends of the Last Decade

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The Best Supplements for Women

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11 Hearty Winter Salads to Warm Up Your Winter

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Bison vs. Beef: Which Is a Healthier Meat?

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9 Creative Ways to Cook With Beets

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5 Christmas Salads That Will Brighten Up Your December

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9 Thanksgiving Recipes That Give Classic Side Dishes a Healthy Makeover

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10 Creative, Healthy Ways to Add Pumpkin to Every Meal

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The 10 Healthiest Bread Brands to Buy at the Supermarket Now

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Is Canola Oil Bad for You?

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7 Delicious Vegan Desserts That Are Super Easy to Make

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Cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel: Which Should You Cook With?

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10 Simple Recipes to Eat for a Stronger Immune System

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Why This Plant-Based Protein Is Better Than Tofu (and How to Cook It)

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7 Easy Plant-Based Dinners the Whole Family Will Love

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The Fridge Staples Top Nutritionists Swear By

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These Are the Fruits and Vegetables in Season During Fall

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Dried Fruit 101: Is it Healthy? And Is Freeze-Dried Better than Regular Dried?

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Diets Decoded: The Ayurvedic Diet

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5 Healthy Brown Bag Lunches Your Kids Will Actually Eat

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Are These Psychological Barriers Messing With Your Weight Loss?

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5 Better Breakfast Cereals for Kids

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4 Smart Tips to Make the Perfect Turkey Burger

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An Alternative Take on the Pill and How It Affects Your Hormones

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Are All Processed Foods Unhealthy?

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5 Simple, Delicious Ways to Cook Shrimp

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Raw vs. Roasted vs. Sprouted: Which Nuts Are Healthiest?

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How to Lower Heart Disease Risk, According to a Top Nutritionist

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17 Genius Mushroom Recipes to Add More (Delicious) Fungi to Your Diet

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10 Easy Ways to Make a Seriously Delicious Kale Salad

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5 Healthy Lunches Kids Can Make for Themselves

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How Your Diet and Health May Impact Your Future Kids…Even Before You’re Pregnant

We all know that what you eat during pregnancy matters, since your go-...

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How to Add More Sweet Cherries to Your Diet (and Why You Should)

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13 Simple Summer Salads That Are Hearty Enough for Dinner

When it’s so hot outside that standing in the kitchen makes you swea...

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3 Healthy, Delicious Ways to Make a Chicken or Turkey Burger

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The Coolest Healthy Kitchen Tools You Don’t Really Need

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5 Creative, Healthy Ways to Add More Fruit to Your Diet

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7 Healthy Hamburger and Hot Dog Toppings That Aren’t Ketchup and Mustard

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Are All Hot Dogs Unhealthy?

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How to Make Healthy Chicken Tenders Adults and Kids Will Love

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11 Healthy Brunch Recipes For a Seriously Delicious Meal

Brunch with your friends is the most important meal of the day (or wee...

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Why This “Healthy” Eating Trend Is All Wrong

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These Are the Fruits and Vegetables In Season During Summer

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7 Easy Oatmeal Recipes That Will Transform Your Healthy Breakfast

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What Are the Health Benefits of Antioxidants?

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Simply Cooked Well: How to Make Delicious Roasted Shrimp in 15 Minutes

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Why You Should Consider Breaking Up With Your Scale

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Are Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers Healthy?

Ask Keri: Faux meat burgers are having a major moment, but are Impossi...

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The “Mostly Plants” Burger You’ll Make All Summer Long

Good food runs in the Pollan family. That’s immediately clear when y...

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The 3 Healthiest Bottled Salad Dressings

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How I Use Intuition to Eat (and Live) Healthier

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Should You Take Supplements for Gut Health?

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3 Simple Tricks to Make Healthier Meatballs

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Diets Decoded: The Gundry Diet

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7 Delicious, Healthy Dinners That Don’t Even Require a Recipe

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Can Focusing Too Much on Nutrients in Your Diet Backfire?

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How to Cook Like Top Wellness Experts

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Confessions of an RD: I’m Not Even Close to a Perfect Eater

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Are Microwaves Actually Bad For You?

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5 Different Approaches to Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

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7 Delicious, Easy Grain Salads That Are Filled With Vegetables

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How to Spring Clean Your Diet in Four Simple Steps

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How I Changed My Diet to Manage PCOS and Finally Feel Better

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7 Delicious, Simple Ways to Cook Cauliflower

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5 Delicious Foods for Cancer Prevention

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Should You Use the Dirty Dozen List to Shop for Produce?

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Mealtime Meditation: 15 Minutes for Mindful Eating

If you’re trying to master the art of mindful eating, this meditatio...

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9 Delicious Ways to Add Nutrient-Dense Seeds to Your Diet

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The Healthy Secrets of a Seriously Well-Rounded Wellness Pro

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Diets Decoded: Carb Cycling

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10 Easy Recipes for Fast, Delicious Fish Dinners

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Why This Health Coach and Fitness Pro Is All About Personalization

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The Formula for a Healthy Snack

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We Tried It: What Can You Learn From a Body Composition Test?

By Lisa Elaine Held For 13 years, Lara Metz, RD, NLC, weighed her c...

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Are Plant-Based Yogurts Healthy?

Ask Keri: There are more dairy-free yogurts at the store each week, an...

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The Amazing Gluten-Free Flour You Haven’t Tried

If you’ve got a gluten allergy or are just trying to bake with more ...

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The Surprising Way Grocery Stores Sabotage Your Healthy Eating Habits

If you’ve ever walked into a grocery store and followed your well-in...

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Become Totally Sugar Savvy

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Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate: Which Is Healthier?

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Tara Button’s Buy-It-Once Approach to Mindful Living (and Eating)

Most manufacturers make products that will break or fade or fall apart...

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Will Oysters Actually Get You in the Mood?

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How to Eat Like a Fitness Model

Modeling has long been a profession know for an unhealthy (and often d...

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12 Simple Recipes for Antioxidant-Packed Meals

In the movie version of our lives, free radicals are the villains; the...

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What Will Cole’s Plant-Centric “Ketotarian Diet” Looks Like

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4 Reasons Why You Lose Weight Fast at First

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5 Simple Spice Mixes for More Delicious Healthy Meals

Forget the sugar; you only need the spice to make everything nice. ...

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3 Basic (Delicious!) Broth Recipes You Can Sip or Turn Into Soup

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Why the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutrition Director Eats Dessert (and Cheese) Every Day

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The 5 Tastiest, Healthiest Hummus Brands

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7 Delicious Foods for Managing Menopause

As women, getting older means a massive hormonal change. But that does...

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Do You Really Want to Lose 10 Pounds?

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9 Simple Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

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This is What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Body

Sugar is nutritional enemy number one right now, and for good reas...

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Join the NL Refresh and Reset 2019!

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Our 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2018

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How to Make Grain-Free Versions of 7 Popular Foods

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3 Simple Tips for More Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping

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How to Make All of Your Healthy Meals Taste Like Gingerbread

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The Healthy Holiday Bar Cart of Your Dreams

Picture yourself at a holiday party. What are you holding? Maybe a bea...

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Is Elderberry the Immune System Booster You Need for Cold and Flu Season?

Ask Keri: I’ve been hearing more and more about elderberry as a cold...

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15 Healthiest Frozen Pizzas You Can Buy Right Now

Is frozen pizza something you ever thought a nutritionist would recomm...

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Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss Love Meditation and Fancy Cheese Plates

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5 Healthy Baked Goods That Make Great Holiday Gifts

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What a Top Wellness Expert Is Getting Everyone on Her Gift List

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The Real Difference Between Sugar and High-Fructose Corn Syrup

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Should You Get Your Gut Health Tested?

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These Are the Foods You Actually Need to Avoid When You’re Pregnant

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7 Classic Healthy Recipes for Everyday Eating

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Low-Waste Living: How to Easily Transform Your Kitchen Habits

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The 5 Most Important Minerals You Should Be Getting in Your Diet

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Diets Decoded: The Macrobiotic Diet

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Sue Cowie Is Embracing Aging and Encouraging Other Women to Follow

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Does Iceberg Lettuce Have Any Nutritional Value?

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The Step-By-Step Guide to Mindful Eating

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Breaking: It’s Finally Easy to Pack Healthy Soup for Lunch

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Simple Guidelines for Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love

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Are Hydroponic Vegetables Just as Nutritious as Those Grown in Soil?

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A Simple Guide to the 10 Most Popular Diets

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How My Low-Waste Lifestyle Helps Me Eat Healthier

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5 Healthier (Tasty!) Ways to Make Kid-Favorite Dinners

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Is This the Healthiest Convenience Store Ever?

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Emotional Eating vs. Eating Disorders: How to Tell the Difference

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5 Common Types of Emotional Eaters

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Celeb Health Coach Kelly LeVeque’s Approach to Wellness is California Cool

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The Key to Turning Pasta Into a Healthy Meal

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Should You Really Be Eating Crickets for Protein?

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