Starting a new eating plan can feel overwhelming—figuring out what to buy, what to prep, and whether you’ll actually enjoy the recipes. That is exactly why I recommend using an anti-inflammatory meal plan as a […]
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Midlife often brings changes in energy, sleep, mood, and weight, even if you feel like you haven’t changed a thing! That can make it frustrating to maintain healthy habits or start new ones. In reality,
Snacks can be a lifesaver when life gets busy, but they can also be one of the biggest sources of added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and highly processed ingredients in the typical American diet. In fact,
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Meal planning can feel overwhelming, especially if you think about it as deciding and preparing 21 separate meals each week (not even counting snacks). Most Americans spend about 30 to 45 minutes actively preparing food
Breakfast is your first opportunity of the day to influence both inflammation and blood sugar. For many women, this is where things can get off track. Common breakfast choices like sugary cereals, pastries, or coffee
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Brief Recap of the First CGM Experiment Wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) without diabetes taught me that the fundamentals matter more than any single food or meal. Balanced meals with protein and fiber, eating
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Why I Tried CGM During My Real, Busy Life I love nutrition, food science, and experiments…so when I was given the opportunity to trial a continuous glucose monitoring system for a month, I said yes!
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Consuming a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet can help you manage health conditions and improve your overall well-being. Here are some surprising nutrition tips or healthy food hacks to help you get more out of your eating
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Chronic inflammation is linked to various health conditions, from type 2 diabetes to joint pain. [You can learn more about the health effects of inflammation here.] The good news? Your food choices can either fuel
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You may have heard that eating raw leafy greens is better than cooking greens due to the loss of nutrients from heat. But how much better are raw greens than cooked ones? Do you eat
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