Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.

Diet and Nutrition
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The Clean Eating Challenge

Published Jan,29 2019  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Cleaning your home or car feels so good, like a fresh start, with a sparkly new outlook. Cleaning up your diet can be even more impactful. Join our challenge to get started!

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8 Tips to Make Clean Eating WAY Easier

Published Jan,19 2019  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Clean eating doesn't have to be super challenging or boring. Here are some simple tips to help you get started on your clean eating journey.

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Benefits of Chickpeas

Published Aug,08 2018  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

We answer all your questions about chickpeas and chickpea nutrition, like: Is hummus good for you? Is there protein in chickpeas? And what's the deal with chickpea pasta?

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11 Popular Nutrition Myths Busted By Science

Published Jun,11 2018  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Its seems there are hundreds of food rules these days. Do this, don't eat that, drink this but only on Wednesdays when a full moon. Some myths are believable but most are down right ridiculous and despite the abundance of emerging nutrition research, some food and nutrition myths just seem to endure.

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10 Ways to Break Up With Emotional Eating for Good

Published Feb,23 2018  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Even with all of the nutrition know-how, resources and willpower under the sun, when emotions take over, your healthy-eating intentions can dissolve in a flash. The good news is if stress, sadness, boredom or even happiness has been driving your eating choices, you can break the cycle.

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10 Easy Drink Swaps to Cut Down on Sugar

Published Feb,23 2018  |  By Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD

Curbing your sugar consumption may just be the single most important dietary change you can make. Discover simple swaps for low-sugar beverages, from icy fraps to margaritas, and learn how to create healthier versions with natural ingredients.

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