‘Nutrition Tips’ Category
The Dos and Don’ts of Vegetarian Eating
By Willow & Stephanie - 12 June 2013 - 0 Comments
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Whichever your preference of vegetarianism, here are the most important Dos and Don’ts you’ll want to consider if you’re following a vegetarian lifestyle.
Road-Trip Survival Guide: Our Top Fast Food Picks
By Willow & Stephanie - 05 June 2013 - 0 Comments
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If the thought of fast food immediately sends images of heaps of fries and double decker burgers into your brain, you might be surprised by…
Easy Swaps to Lighten Up Your Favorite Recipes
By Willow & Stephanie - 30 May 2013 - 0 Comments
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One of our favorite things to do is take super heavy recipes and lighten up the calories without lightening up the flavor. If that sounds…
Seasonal Spring Recipes: Asparagus, Spinach, and Strawberries... Oh My!
By Willow & Stephanie - 16 May 2013 - 0 Comments
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We both love eating seasonal fruits and vegetables and try to do it as much as possible. Not only is it better for the environment,…
Ask C&J Nutrition: What’s the healthiest breakfast?
By Willow & Stephanie - 09 May 2013 - 0 Comments
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Research shows that people who regularly eat breakfast tend to be leaner. Breakfast eaters also gain some serious benefits like eating less later in the…
Ask Steph & Willow: Is it possible to eat too much fruit?
By Willow & Stephanie - 23 April 2013 - 0 Comments
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Q: I’ve been eating a couple pieces of fruit with breakfast, a piece with lunch, and a few as snacks throughout the day. Am I…
Nut Butter Showdown: Peanut butter vs. Almond Butter - Which is Healthier?
By Willow & Stephanie - 27 March 2013 - 2 Comments
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There are all types of nut butters at stores these days. Of course, peanut butter has been around longest but there’s been lots of love…
New Year Tips from Chef Scott Leibfried
By Chef Scott Leibfried - 11 January 2013 - 0 Comments
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The New Year is a time for making healthy changes – changes in lifestyle, diet and outlook. Like most, I look forward to putting some…
How to Prevent Winter Weight Gain
By Willow & Stephanie - 12 December 2012 - 0 Comments
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Q: I find that I gain at least a few extra pounds every winter and by the time spring comes, I’m scrambling to lose it…
6 Super Energy Boosting Snacks (For Every Holiday Circumstance)
By Willow & Stephanie - 05 December 2012 - 0 Comments
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It’s December. We’ll let that sink in for a moment. The holidays really snuck up quickly this year and left us with a whole lot…
Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie
By American Diabetes Association - 01 November 2012 - 0 Comments
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SERVES: 6 / SERVING SIZE: 1/6 RECIPE Comfort food can be enjoyed even if you want to cook healthier. Phyllo dough makes a fabulously crispy…
Halloween Candy Calorie Counts
By Willow & Stephanie - 24 October 2012 - 0 Comments
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Whether you’re going all out with your own costume, helping to dress up your kids, or just handing out candy at the door, it’s likely…
How Nutritionists Read a Food Label
By Willow & Stephanie - 10 October 2012 - 0 Comments
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Did you catch the recent news about a study that showed that people who read food labels have a lower body mass index (a measure…
Minestrone Soup (Italian Vegetable, Bean and Pasta Soup)
By American Diabetes Association - 09 October 2012 - 0 Comments
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(From “The Stress-Free Diabetes Kitchen”, p. 68) SERVES: 10 / SERVING SIZE: 1/10 RECIPE Minestrone means big soup in Italian. It is usually considered a…
Q: Is diet soda bad for weight loss?
By Willow & Stephanie - 12 September 2012 - 1 Comment
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A:Â Although diet soda does not contain calories or sugar, some studies have shown that artificial sweeteners, like those in diet soda, are associated with…