AUGUST GARDEN UPDATE!

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It's time for another garden update! August is coming to an end and there are some exciting and disappointing things happening in the garden. The peppers are looking great and some of the hotter varieties are finally starting to ripen, but there are also a lot of plants that have died or are dying, including a lot of my tomatoes! Gardening is always a bit of an adventure and this year has been no different.

For a point of reference, I'm in Virginia in Zone 7. All of the plants in the garden we either seeded directly or started from seed inside, excluding a few basil plants. I like to grow a lot heirloom varieties, which means lots of interesting shapes and colors!

VARIETIES MENTIONED

- Mexican Sour Gherkin
- Mexico Midget tomato
- Sungold tomato
- Dark Galaxy tomato
- Buena Mulata pepper
- Ralph Thompson Squash pepper
- Jimmy Nardello pepper
- Lemon Drop pepper
- Sugar Rush Peach pepper
- Brazillian Starfish pepper
- Ahi Chinchi Amarillo pepper
- Beary's Giant Zinnia

WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | Healthy Meal Ideas from a Dietitian

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It's time for another What I Eat in a Day video! I'm giving you a peak at what this dietitian eats in a day in August. This What I Eat in a Day includes some of my favorite healthy meals, including a dinner I have been make a lot here recently! I know we all need healthy meal ideas and inspiration from time to time, so I hope that seeing what I eat in a day as a nutritionist will give you some things you can try in your own meals and meal planning!

Coconut Oil is PURE POISON?! | Registered Dietitian

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The latest nutrition headline to take over the new is "Harvard professor says coconut oil is pure poison." I've been seeing it everywhere and I know you have to, so we're going to talk about it. This sort of this is annoying and frustrating for me because it's food fear-mongering and contributes to all of the confusion and anxiety that so many people have when it comes to food and nutrition. I have a lot of thoughts on this whole situation and I think it's important to also talk about coconut oil and health and why someone might say something like this. Let's get into it.

HUGE AUGUST GARDEN HARVEST! | Rare and Heirloom Varieties!

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My garden is producing well and I'm getting lots of yummy veggies in my harvests! Today, I'm taking you along for one of my biggest harvests so far this season. There are lots of tomato and peppers, plus some other veggies and flowers.

For a point of reference, I'm in Virginia in Zone 7. All of the plants in the garden we either seeded directly or started from seed inside, excluding a few basil plants. I like to grow a lot heirloom varieties, which means lots of interesting shapes and colors!

VARIETIES MENTIONED

- Mexico Midget tomato
- Sungold tomato
- Indigo Cherry Drop tomato
- Blush tomato
- Purple Bumblebee tomato
- Black Cherry tomato
- Sunrise Bumblebee tomato
- Japanese Trifele Black  tomato
- Dark Galaxy tomato
- Jaune Flamme tomato
- Black Beauty tomato
- Buena Mulata pepper
- Jimmy Nardello pepper
- Mini Red Bell pepper
- Mini Yellow Bell pepper
- Rattlesnake Snap bean
- Purple Podded Pole bean
- Mexican Sour Gherkin cucamelon
- Beary's Giant Zinnia

Things I'm LOVING Right Now | Comfy Bras, Fitness, Makeup

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There are a few things that I've been loving lately, so I want to share them with you! I'm really excited about all of these things and I hope that maybe some of these things will be good finds for you too! Today I'm talking about a new fitness class that I've been taking, my new favorite comfortable bras, makeup, and more!

ITEMS MENTIONED

- MixxedFit
- LIVELY bras - 10% OFF your first purchase with this link (affiliate)
- Nippie Skin (affiliate)
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy highlighter

 

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One Thing That's STOPPING You From Eating Healthier!

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There are many different barriers that can get in the way of healthy eating. Access, income, and cooking skills are all things that can make healthy eating more difficult, but there's one thing I see in our culture at large that stops a lot of people from eating healthier: the idea that health food doesn't taste good. This idea that healthy food is gross is something that I see again and again when I work with people one-on-one or in groups, when I talk to people at health fairs and other events, and even in my personal life just chatting with people about food. Our preconceived notions can have a serious impact on our behavior, so let's talk about where this idea comes from and what we can do about it.

WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | Healthy Meal Ideas From a Dietitian

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It's time for another What I Eat in a Day video! I'm giving you a peak at what this dietitian eats in a day in July. This What I Eat in a Day includes some of my favorite healthy meals, including my go-to easy breakfast. I know we all need healthy meal ideas and inspiration from time to time, so I hope that seeing what I eat in a day as a nutritionist will give you some things you can try in your own meals and meal planning!

Make Meal Time with Kids LESS STRESSFUL!

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For a lot of parents, eating with kids and meal time with kids can be stressful! Dinner can dissolve into battles over how much a kid is eating or which foods they're eating and it's no fun for anyone. Parents can feel like they have to work to get food into their child or worry that their child isn't eating enough of certain foods. So what can parents do to help their kids eat well and learn to like a variety of foods without all of the stress and fighting? The answer is for kids and parents to each do their own jobs at meal time and not try to do what the other is supposed to be doing. This is called the Division of Responsibility. It's a framework developed by a dietitian named Ellyn Satter and it makes it clear and easy to understand what the parent is responsible for at meals and what the child is responsible for.

JULY GARDEN UPDATE + FIRST HARVEST!

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It's time for another garden update! July is coming to an end and I'm starting to get the first fruits from my garden! There are lots of green tomatoes waiting to ripen, a few that are ready to eat, and lots of peppers coming along too! The cucumbers have really taken off and the zinnias and marigolds are starting to bloom and are adding some beautiful colors to the garden. There are a few green beans that are ready to harvest too! This first harvest is just the beginning and I can't wait to see what we get as the plant continue to grow and produce!

For a point of reference, I'm in Virginia in Zone 7. All of the plants in the garden we either seeded directly or started from seed inside, excluding a few basil plants. I like to grow a lot heirloom varieties, which means lots of interesting shapes and colors!

VARIETIES MENTIONED

- Mexico Midget tomato
- Sungold tomato
- Indigo Cherry Drop tomato
- Pear tomato
- Black cherry tomato
- Sunrise Bumblebee tomato
- Blush tomato
- Black Beauty tomato
- Buena Mulata pepper
- Ralph Thompson Squash pepper
- Jimmy Nardello pepper
- Lemon Drop pepper
- Sugar Rush Peach pepper
- Brazillian Starfish pepper
- Mini Red Bell pepper
- Rattlesnake Snap bean
- Beary's Giant Zinnia
- Queen Lime Red Zinnia
 

HEALTHY GROCERY HAUL! What a Dietitian Buys at the Store!

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Ever wonder what a dietitian or nutritionist buys at the grocery store? Today, I'm showing you! In this video I'm showing you my healthy grocery haul from this week's shopping trip to Wegmans! This grocery haul is a good example of what my grocery shopping is like in the summer. Now that we are in farmers market and gardening season, I buy a lot less at the grocery store. Most of my produce is coming from the farmers market and garden right now, so the store is just for filling in the gaps and getting the items I can only get at the store. I'm shopping for two people, me and my husband, but I think you'll find this helpful (or at least interesting) no matter how many people you're grocery shopping for in your house.

Proud of NEVER Eating Certain Foods? What's Going On Here?

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Something I've been thinking about lately is adults who are proud of never eating certain foods. In some cases, these are adults who have never even tried a certain food or food group in their entire life. You might call this extreme picky eating or adult picky eating, but it seems a little bit different to me. That's because some of these restrictions don't necessarily have to do with food preferences. Sometimes, it's something that has become a part of that's person identity and so they just keep doing it with no real reason other than it has become a part of who they are.

Having Kids, Gluten and Arthritis, Hair Care Routine and More! | Q&A #2

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Today we're doing a Q&A! This is Q&A #2 for my channel and I'm excited to answer more of your questions! I asked you on Instagram and in the comments of my last Q&A video for your questions and you delivered. Hear my thoughts as a dietitian and nutritionist on various topics and some insights into my personal life too!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED (contains affiliate links)

Shea Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
Shea Moisture Leave-In Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Anti Frizz Cream
Tresemme Heat Protectant
Ouai Wave Spray
Ouai Memory Mist

 

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Can Coffee Make You Live Longer?! | Registered Dietitian

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A new study published in JAMA is getting a lot of attention! This new research seems to show that coffee drinkers live longer than those that don't drink coffee. On top of that, the benefits seem to increase the more coffee a person drinks! So what's the deal with this study and what does it mean for us? Is coffee the secret to a long life? Should we all be drinking more coffee? Not exactly.
 

JUNE GARDEN UPDATE! | Tomatoes and Peppers are Growing + New Plants!

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It's time for another garden update! It's hard to believe that June is almost over, but I'm excited to report that my garden has had some great growth over the past month! It's so exciting to see how much progress the plants have made. The tomatoes are getting taller every day and I even have a few plants that are starting to produce fruit! There are also some peppers starting to grow, beans climbing their trellises, a few new pants that are getting started, and so much more! I can't wait to see what I'm able to harvest from the garden once things really start producing.

For a point of reference, I'm in Virginia in Zone 7. All of the plants in the garden we either seeded directly or started from seed inside, excluding a few basil plants. I like to grow a lot heirloom varieties, which means lots of interesting shapes and colors!

WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | Healthy Meal Ideas From a Dietitian

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It's time for another What I Eat in a Day video! I'm giving you a peak at what this dietitian eats in a day in June. This What I Eat in a Day showcases one of my favorite healthy meals and some meals for when you need something quick or portable. I know we all need healthy meal ideas and inspiration from time to time, so I hope that seeing what I eat in a day as a nutritionist will give you some things you can try in your own meals and meal planning!

Tips for TASTY + FILLING Salads | Registered Dietitian

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Salads are a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet, make for a quick meal when you don't have a lot of time, and are a great way to use up leftovers. Unfortunately though, they can be boring or leave you feeling hungry. Today I'm giving you my tips for making salads that are tasty and interesting, plus are actually satisfying. Making a tasty salad or filling salad might seem hard to do, but with a few simple tips it's actually really easy! Here are some salad ideas that can make your next salad a winner!

Can You Be TOO Interested in Food?

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Lots of people are interested in food, including me, but can an interest in food go too far and become something that's unhealthy? Yes! We have so many messages about food coming at us all the time including promotions for diets and lots of entertainment centered around food and cooking. With all of that, it can sometimes seem like it's perfectly fine or even healthy to be thinking about food all of the time. The truth is though, it isn't healthy at all. Being obsessed with food or preoccupied with food is a real thing, so let's talk about it.