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Take a mid-week break! by Jessica Dean, RD

The week is half over and it’s time for a mid-week break! How about a quick one pot stir-fry?!  Use one of the bean noodles mentioned in the previous PLC post pasta-pasta-pasta and whip up this delicious dish in minutes! VEGETABLE … Continue reading

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Recipe: Brownies with a Twist by Jessica Dean, RD

Everyone has a can of black beans hidden in their pantry.  Most likely it’s hidden behind the can of pineapple and next to the cranberry sauce. Black beans offer a wide range of health benefits as well as great nutrition. … Continue reading

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Can Processed Foods Be Healthy? by Jessica Dean, RD

Most people associate the term processed foods with foods high in calories, salt, saturated and trans fats, sugar, refined carbohydrates, additives, and preservatives. Although this can be true, with a little detective work you can easily incorporate some processed foods into … Continue reading

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A Healthier Thanksgiving

It’s easy to overindulge on Thanksgiving since it’s a day focused on eating.  Here are some tips to help you enjoy a healthier holiday.  1. Don’t Go Hungry. Many people either eat very little or forgo eating in anticipation of … Continue reading

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You’re Not Who You Think You Are

By: David Fein, MD Medical Director You’re not who you think you are.  In fact, at least 90% of you isn’t you. Yes, by weight, you are mostly human.  But if we count the number of cells in your body, … Continue reading

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Eating “Healthy” Could Be Making You Sick

By: David A Fein, MD Medical Director “The label says ‘no added sugar’ and it’s got lots of vitamins.  It’s healthy”, she said.  No amount of arguing seemed to convince her that the bottle of fruit juice she was holding … Continue reading

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Worried about your weight? Then, take a look at your waist…

As a Registered Dietitian, I start out most nutrition counseling sessions questioning my clients about their weight history.  I’ve had many clients report that their weight has been the same since college, but then when I ask if their WAIST … Continue reading

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What’s Really In Your Vitamins?

  If you have ever wondered what’s the best brand of vitamin or whether the more expensive ones are any better then here is a website you need to know about. ConsumerLab.com is an independent testing laboratory that analyzes what … Continue reading

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Olive Oil May Lower Stroke Risk

A new study published this week in the journal Neurology shows that high consumption of Olive Oil may decrease the risk of strokes in older people. Strokes are the third most common cause of death in the US, after heart … Continue reading

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New Guidelines Put Focus on Vitamin D Deficiency

    New Guidelines Put Focus on Vitamin D Deficiency. Interesting Post on new task force recommendations for Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among Americans (we just don’t get enough sun anymore) and is increasingly linked … Continue reading

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