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Weight Gain During Perimenopause
Menopause is when your MENstrual cycle PAUSEs—for good. It’s not a disease to be treated, but rather a normal stage of life. Menopause “officially” starts 12-months after your last period. That happens, on average, around the age of 51. This change doesn’t happen overnight, though. There are...
Can you treat acne from the inside out?
If your teen is experiencing an increase in acne, get these quick tips to help your teen eat better for clearer skin. Just as topical acne treatments are not one-size-fits-all, neither is nutrition, but we looked to the latest research to show what foods might help. Acne is a normal part of the...
Surprisingly effective ways to reduce food waste
Were you taught that you always had to finish the food on your plate because starving children didn’t have food to eat? Maybe you caught yourself saying that on occasion. Afterall, home food costs have risen substantially in the past year and in 2023 are expected to rise 8.0 percent. With these...
Health Benefits of Coffee
It's no secret that coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. In fact, more than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day! But did you know that coffee can also be good for your health? That's right—studies have shown that coffee has numerous health benefits. Coffee has...
Finding Relief from Bloating
What is IBS Irritable bowel syndrome is best understood as a long-term or chronic condition that lasts longer than 6 months for most people. People with IBS experience reoccurring issues with abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort related to their bowel movements. These disturbances of signals to...
How to stop the fear of food and shame of eating
If you have felt shame in eating certain foods or fear that some foods will make you fat, read on. Likely you have been pulled into what is called diet culture. Diet culture is the narrative and the images portrayed that idealize thinness and attribute thinness solely to nutrition and our eating...
Busting diet myths and confusing messages
Confused about nutrition? These nutrition facts can clear that up! Nutrition can be confusing. There is so much information out there, and much of it is flawed, misinterpreted, or flat-out false. Why do nutrition myths exist? Some reasons relate to who is putting the nutrition information...
Everything you need to know about mood boosting foods
When you feel down what do you feel like doing? Binge watching your favorite series (again)? Calling a trusted friend? Doing yoga? Grabbing some ice cream? Any of these strategies can make you feel better and temporarily boost our moods, as they often do. But, what if I told you that recent...
My Teen Wants to Take Creatine
As a mom of a 13- and 12-year-old participating in sports, I can understand the concern of parents when their teen comes home with supplements or asks to get them. You may be concerned about their safety, whether teens need them, and how to guide them to a safe supplement. Here is the information...