nutrition

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What is Normal Eating? 3-Myth Busters that Make Normal Eating Simple and Achievable for Anyone

By Sandra Gultry | May 2, 2024

These days, it seems like everyone wants to put a label on their eating. Vegan. Paleo. Gluten free. Clean. Here’s a funny point, when people find out I’m a dietitian, I often get a lot […]

The Key Question to Ask Yourself Before & After you Eat

By Sandra Gultry | April 25, 2024

Kids are great at knowing how to eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full. What happens when you try to feed a baby that’s full?  That’s right they will spit it out and […]

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5 Keys to Manage Stress Eating and avoid Unwanted Weight Gain

By Sandra Gultry | April 18, 2024

Over the past year, many people have been furloughed from jobs or unfortunately permanently terminated. Usually, the strongest food cravings hit when you’re at your weakest point emotionally. Many turn to food for comfort — […]

How Stress, Immunity and Weight Gain go Hand in Hand

By Sandra Gultry | April 11, 2024

A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 3 out of 4 Americans reported experiencing at least one stress symptom each month. Top stressors include acne, headaches, chronic pain, decreased energy/insomnia and appetite changes. […]

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Often Overlooked Benefits of Vitamin D and its Link to Weight and Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases

By Sandra Gultry | April 4, 2024

Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might think. Globally, studies suggest roughly one billion¹ people are vitamin D deficient. 42% of adults are deficient 50% of children aged between one and five and […]

Whole Grains for Whole Health: What’s So Wonderful About Whole Grains?

By Sandra Gultry | March 7, 2024

It’s no secret that most Americans aren’t eating enough whole grains.  The average American eats less than one serving of whole grains each day, and some studies have shown 40% of people don’t consume any […]

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15 Foods that Supercharge your Immune System and Jumpstart Weight Loss

By Sandra Gultry | February 29, 2024

Do you take extra Vitamin C or other vitamins/herbs when feeling that onset of a cold? Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system working […]

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Cholesterol : HEART Health and How Weight Impacts

By Sandra Gultry | February 22, 2024

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Medications can help improve your cholesterol. Most of us would rather avoid medications and first make lifestyle changes to improve cholesterol levels. In this […]

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Blood Pressure: How Weight Impacts & Tips on how to Reduce Stress on Your Heart

By Sandra Gultry | February 15, 2024

Do you get on the scale regularly checking for weight loss? Do you avoid getting on the scale? There are benefits to getting on scale regularly, such assessing your overall health risk for a chronic […]

Dark Chocolate: Eat and Enjoy the HEART Healthy Way

By Sandra Gultry | February 8, 2024

Every year, Americans spend $22 billion on chocolate! Valentine’s Day accounts for a decent percentage of that total. While a heart-shaped box of chocolates may seem like the opposite of healthy, experts say it’s less […]