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Authentic Food of the Day: Walnuts!
Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts to munch on during the day! They are rich in flavor and I love their beautiful organic shapes. Originating in Persia, Walnuts are one of the oldest tree foods. The Romans referred to them as … Continue reading
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Your Daily Nutrition Nibble: Yummy Foods with Vitamin E!
Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from damage. It also protects the liver from fat soluble oxidative damage in addition to protecting nerve and muscle function. You can get vitamin E from foods such as … Continue reading
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Nutrition Webisode: Margaux J Rathbun’s Favorite Healthy Snacks
In this nutrition webisode, Margaux J Rathbun, B.S., N.T.P. shares with us her favorite healthy snacks that are great alternatives to a lot of the conventional snack products found at grocery stores.
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Authentic Food of the Day: Nectarines!
Did you know that nectarines were named after the Greek god Nekter? These delicious little fruits have been adored for years because of their sweet and juicy flavor. You can eat them by themselves or include them in salads or fruit … Continue reading
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Daily Nutrition Nibble: Eat some Kale!
Love to eat leafy greens? Are you a fan of kale? This beautiful green veggie is packed with nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin (to promote healthy eyes), bone-building calcium, flavonoids for good circulation, and B-vitamins for energy. When cooking kale, … Continue reading
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Nutrition Webisode: Margaux J Rathbun Shares with us her Favorite Ways to Boost your Smoothies!
Many of you know that I am a big fan of making smoothies. I create different blends every morning and share the recipes on my website every week! In this nutrition webisode, I will show you some of my favorite … Continue reading
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Authentic Food of the Day: Leeks!
Are you loving leeks? Leeks originated in the warmer climates of Asia and the Mediterranean but they are now grown in more temperate climates. They are celebrated as a delicious (and nutritious) ingredient to include in many different dishes. Leeks are a good source of … Continue reading
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Smoothie of the Day: Berry Blue Vitamin Smoothie
This is a fabulous smoothie, rich in nutrients, that can help us stay healthy. It’s full of beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, B vitamins, vitamin C, E and calcium. Give it a try today. Berry Blue Vitamin Smoothie 1 handful blueberries … Continue reading
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Juice of the Day: Apple Kale Juice
Apples, apples, everywhere! I love apples and I especially love to add them to my morning juices. This juice is full of nutrients that will help you feel revitalized like beta-carotene, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium. Apples are … Continue reading
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Daily Nutrition Nibble: Incorporating Folic Acid Into Your Diet
Folic acid is well known for having a positive effect on our moods, the aging process, cognition, and pregnancy. Did you know that folic acid also plays a roll in helping us with hearing and preventing age-related hearing loss? Include … Continue reading
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