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What are ultra processed foods?
The term ultra processed foods (UPFs) is a hot topic at the moment. But what does ultra processed really mean? Isn’t all food processed?...
Brandi Almario
Jun 242 min read


Fiber and Metamucil
“Feel Lighter and More Energetic” is what Metamucil says to convince us to buy their product. Metamucil suggests taking 3 gummies a day...
Brandi Almario
May 222 min read


Change of seasons, change of meals
Eating seasonally - consuming fruits and vegetables at their natural harvest times - offers numerous benefits, including enhanced flavor,...
Brandi Almario
Apr 301 min read


Out with the Old and In with the New - How to break a habit
We all have nutrition habits we would like to change, whether it is late night snacking, emotional eating, or boredom eating. Breaking a...
Brandi Almario
Mar 262 min read


Skip the Eggs, Try these Breakfast Alternatives
Breakfast is still one of the most important meals. This meal not only provides nourishment that your body needs but also the fuel your...
Brandi Almario
Feb 142 min read


Start a New Year, Start a New Habit
Starting new habits can be challenging. Being specific about the new habit (your goal) you want to create can be helpful. Specify when,...
Brandi Almario
Jan 311 min read


Why do so many health professionals recommend strength training?
Because of sarcopenia. What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is “an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength”1. ...
Brandi Almario
Nov 7, 20241 min read


An in season vegetable salad
Here is one of my all time favorite recipes! This is an easy and versatile recipe. Make it one day and eat it all week. Have the salad...
Brandi Almario
May 20, 20241 min read


Successful Diets part 3
The most successful diet is the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean diet is “often promoted to decrease the risk of heart diseases,...
Brandi Almario
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Successful Diets part 2
The DASH diet is also known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet was first introduced to lower high (and normal) blood...
Brandi Almario
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Successful Diets pt 1
One of top 3 successful diets is the MIND diet. The MIND diet is also known as the Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative...
Brandi Almario
Feb 20, 20241 min read


WHO said no artificial sweeteners
It has been recommended for years to use artificial sweeteners to reduce caloric intake and therefore reduce weight. This is no longer...
Brandi Almario
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Whole Grains, do you eat enough
Whole grains include the brain, endosperm and the germ whereas a refined grain only includes the endosperm and does not have the added...
Brandi Almario
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Calcium
Why is calcium important? Calcium is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, but it also plays an important role in blood...
Brandi Almario
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Just a reminder.
I get it. It's hard to be balanced in every aspect of your life which is why we need a few reminders. "You matter. You're important....
Brandi Almario
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Are you crushing your 2022 goals?
It's November. We have 2 months left in the year 2022. What did you want to accomplish? Did you do it? It's not too late to think...
Brandi Almario
Nov 3, 20221 min read


100% Whole Grains
Why are Whole Grains important? They contain fiber which help us feel full and help us poop. They also contain nutrients that our bodies...
Brandi Almario
Oct 11, 20221 min read


Finding Happiness
Research indicates that practicing gratitude can make you a happier person. Can you find happiness in practicing gratitude? What are you...
Brandi Almario
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Research says..... blood glucose and lipid metabolism
Research shows that a 3-5% weight loss can have an impact on your lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. What does that mean? It means that...
Brandi Almario
May 11, 20221 min read


The guidelines to exercising.
We all know we should exercise but how much do we need to be "healthy"? According to the CDC there are minimums. We need 150 minutes of...
Brandi Almario
May 5, 20221 min read
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