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Figge’s Favorite Groceries
With the success of Figge’s Favorite Things blog post, I thought I would follow up with a list of some of my favorite foods that frequently occupy my shopping list. Years ago, my diet heavily...
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Chicken For All Ages
Chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are food favorites for people of all ages. The downfall for these menu items is that they are breaded and fried and rank low in nutritional value. Even if you bake...
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Living and Breathing What I Teach
Living healthy, active lifestyles is not only something that I encourage on all my patients, it’s something that I value in my own life. I strive to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, not only to...
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Not-So-Healthy “Health” Foods
January healthy eating habits are in full swing. Even grocery stores know that everyone is trying to eat healthier this time of year. Displays of protein powder, Special K products and high-fiber...
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Weather Influenced Meals
While standing in line at the grocery store, I overheard two individuals talking. Normally, I tune most outside conversations out, but these women happened to be talking about food, so of course my...
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Love Your Workout Playlist
It seems as if hearts and love fill the air this time of year. After all, National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day both fall in the month of February, but that certainly does not mean that one must...
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The Biggest Loser’s Big Surprise
Alright, I’ll admit it! Since blogging about my concerns with the Biggest Loser’s methods last year, I eventually succumbed to the entertainment aspect of the show and actually watched the rest of the...
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For That Special Someone
The Quickest Way to my Husband’s Heart…is through his Stomach My husband has been such a trooper with me trying out so many new chicken recipes lately; I decided to surprise him with a meat dish. This...
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Salt Substitution Solutions for the Kitchen
One of the best things we can do for heart-healthy living is reduce the amount of sodium we consume. Decreasing dietary sodium intake, in combination with exercise and consuming an abundance of fruits,...
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Keep an Open Mind
One thing I have been trying to work on is being more open to recipe ingredients I am less familiar with. When I first looked at this recipe, my immediate reaction was “fennel seeds?…next please.”...
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Heart Lessons From Grandpa
My grandpa was known for a lot of things. He frequently added the suffix “ums” to all clothing items. It was a tradition to buy grandpa new clothes for Christmas and every year he would proudly say,...
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Heart Failure Quick Facts
By guest blogger Dr. Singla Heart failure is more common than you think. Heart failure is not a heart attack, its the heart not being able to pump enough blood through your body. Here are some...
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Perfect Savory & Sweet Dish
Sweet potatoes are a perfect combination of filling and healthy carbs that add a touch of natural sweetness to any dish. Typically, I enjoy my sweet potatoes sautéed in some coconut oil with a pinch of...
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Spring Forward With Good Healthy Sleep
It’s that time of year already??? Yes, it’s time for Daylight Savings Time! So spring forward those clocks and get ready for the dreaded thought that we all “lose an hour of sleep.” While this time...
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Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right
National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign put on by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to help individuals and families learn how to eat better for health and for life. Scientific...
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Start Making Healthy Changes Now
I am not an advocate for “quick fixes” like weight loss supplements, juice cleanses and the like. While quick fixes may result in fast weight loss, these results are only temporary and chances are,...
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Green All Over!
20 Ways to Enjoy Something Green This St. Patty’s Day! This St. Patrick’s Day try to add some healthy green into your diet! Here are 20 ways to add something green on your plate and make a healthy...
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Dietitian and Husband Approved!
If you’re like me and need a go-to recipe that’s quick, easy and doesn’t take many ingredients — then this one is for you! This recipe takes a healthy spin on a classic dish.It’s gluten-free and packed...
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Revisiting your New Year’s Goals
Previously, this year, I blogged about strategies to take your New Year’s resolutions and turn them into lifelong habits. Some of those strategies discussed included making SMART goals (Specific,...
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Trying New Things With Chicken
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a chicken recipe. We’ve been eating chicken all right, but I’ve had a handful of recipe fails lately that did not make the cut to be featured on the blog. For weeks,...
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