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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has a passion to help individual’s live their best life. Sheryl manages social media sites for food companies, writes freelance articles, and is available for product reviews and public speaking engagements.
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Exercise: It’s Not Just About the Scale
Exercise provides numerous benefits that enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. Your body changes as you age, blood pressure may rise, cholesterol or blood sugar may increase and you lose muscle if you don’t work out. Exercise needs to be… Read More ›
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Prioritize Protein Foods at Every Meal
Prioritize high-quality protein foods at every meal for optimal health. The average adult can absorb about 30 grams of protein per meal, while athletes can manage up to 40 grams. Real foods like lean meats, fish, and beans promote fullness, stabilize blood sugar, and support muscle growth.
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Full Fat Dairy Is On the Menu
Full-fat milk has regained popularity as research highlights its benefits, such as keeping you fuller longer, despite historical dietary guidelines favoring low-fat options. All milk varieties provide essential nutrients. However, consult healthcare providers about individual dietary needs, as high saturated fat intake might still pose health risks. Balance is key in dairy consumption.
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Eat Vegetables & Fruits Throughout the Day
The latest Dietary Guidelines endorse lightly salting home-cooked vegetables to enhance consumption. Sodium sources in the U.S. diet reveal that 75% comes from processed foods. While avoiding table salt affects sodium intake minimally, processed foods remain a significant contributor. Lightly added salt can enhance flavor without excessive intake.
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Weekly Trail Mix Tips: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health 4-12-24
Nutrition The MIND Diet. “Inflammaging” is the age related increase in pro-inflammatory markers in our blood and tissues. You can easily guess many of the culprits that contribute to ongoing chronic stress such as poor diet, stress, smoking, alcohol, sleep… Read More ›
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Weekly Trail Mix Tips: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health 4-5-24
Nutrition Oatzempic. Another social media fueled diet craze is upon us, albeit not as outrageous as the cotton ball or dish pod diet. Oatzempic is a blended drink made of 1/2 cup rolled oats + 1 cup water + dash… Read More ›
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My Favorite Healthy Lifestyle Reads of the Week
Nutrition Eat More Herbs. De-stemming herbs can be a chore but don’t let it be a barrier to improved meal taste and health. Herbs are loaded with phytochemicals that help that enhance your immune system and are a flavorful way… Read More ›
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My Favorite Healthy Lifestyle Reads of the Week
Your food and health behavior dissected, new adult hydration options, straightening your posture, what is: 1)movement, 2)mindfulness, 3) meaningful and 4) mastery and will you buy Oatly or just drink it?
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