The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have finally been released! A lot has stayed the same, but there have been a few notable changes. Also, there's at least one thing that didn't change that is causing a bit of controversy.
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Read the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
It's hard to believe that 2015 is over, but with the end of another year also comes my December Favorites! Here are some of the things I've been loving this past month, including healthy food, jewelry, movies, and TV!
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I had a great Christmas spending time with family and I also received some neat gifts! If you got a gift card or money over the holidays and are trying to decide what to spend it on I thought seeing some of the things I got could give you some ideas!
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Cast iron skillet (13.25 inch) Marble pastry board Global 8 inch chef's knife Yoga toes Shoulder and neck heating pad "X" ring in rose gold Gwen Stefani Urban Decay Pallete Laptop case Grow Cook Eat cookbook and gardening book Cat "Welcome" mat
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Hot chocolate is a must in the colder months, but most of the pre-packaged mixes have some not so great ingredients. Instead, why not make hot chocolate on your own with a few simple ingredients? It's super simple and you probably already have everything you need!
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2 servings
2 cups milk (I use whole, grass-fed milk)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons cocoa powder or carob powder
November has come to an end so that means it's time for monthly favorites! As always, I'm sharing my favorite seasonal foods, as well as a new coffee I tried, a natural deodorant, and a cool piece of jewelry.
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Pomegranate Kale salad Kasandrinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil Apple cider Counter Culture natural sundried coffee Primal Pit Paste natural deodorant light and regular Infinity ring
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With the holiday season comes lots of delicious food, but it can also mean weight gain. The good news is, with a few simple tips, you can still enjoy your favorite foods without gaining unwanted pounds. Here's my advice for enjoying the holidays without gaining weight.
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Healthy cookbooks can make great gifts for the healthy cook on your list, but there are a lot of them to choose from. Here are some of my favorite real food cookbooks, with options for the beginner and the intermediate/advanced real food cook.
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100 Days of Real Food Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Local Flavors Nourished Kitchen Home Grown Paleo Fermented Vegetables
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Finding the perfect holiday gift can be tricky, so I'm here to help! If you're shopping for a healthy cook or you yourself would like some healthy kitchen gadgets, here are my favorite picks.
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Don't forget to watch the other videos in the playlist for more gift ideas!
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Veggetti spiralizer Popsicle mold Ice cream maker Ice cream containers OXO salad spinner Aluminum tortilla press Cast iron tortilla press
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Deciding which college to go to can be tough. I've had a couple requests from future dietitians to talk about my experience at James Madison University. I know not everyone needs info about JMU specifically, but would like some tips on picking a dietetics program. Here are some things you might want to consider, plus how JMU performs in each category.
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The World Health Organization recently put out a statement that processed meats and red meat are linked to cancer. So what does this mean for us? Do we need to change the way we're eating? Here are my thoughts on the topic.
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For a lot of people, Halloween can come with a candy binge. So how do you get back on track after a Halloween candy binge while still staying healthy, physically and mentally. Here are a few things to think about.
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October is coming to and end and that means it's time to talk monthly favorites! This month I'm sharing my favorite healthy foods, an app I've been spending way too much time on, and more!
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No one likes being sick and everyone wishes they could get over their cold faster. While you can't shorten the length of a cold once you get it, there are a few natural remedies you can use to relieve your symptoms and feel better.
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Caramel apples are a fun fall dessert, but most recipes use corn syrup or other weird ingredients. Not this one! You can make caramel apples only using real, whole food ingredients and they taste amazing! Here's how.
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6 medium apples
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Sucanat or other unrefined cane sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings such a crushed nuts or coconut (optional)
Food/candy thermometer
Wooden sticks for handles
With Halloween comes Trick-or-Treating, but what do you do if you're a health conscious parent trying to raise healthy kids? Should you let your kids trick-or-treat? Ban it all together? Pay them for their candy? Here's my advice.
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Fall means pumpkin everything! If you're a pumpkin fan, why not make your own pumpkin puree at home? It's simple, easy, and you can use it the same way as you would the stuff from the can.
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1 or more whole pumpkins
If you love all of the warm, cozy spices we use in the fall, you probably wish you could make your whole house smell like them. You totally can and all you need are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have!
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Lard gets a bad rap, but it's a great cooking fat when you get it from pastured pigs. You just have to learn how to render it. The good news is, the rendering process isn't complicated or difficult to do. Here's some background on lard and a tutorial to render it yourself.
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September is coming to an end and that means it's favorites time! This month I'm sharing my favorite seasonal foods, a fun new kitchen gadget that I love, an awesome clothing find, and more!
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Fat is an important part of a healthy diet, but which fats are healthy and which ones aren't? In the past it's been said that unsaturated fats were the healthy ones, but it turns out that isn't exactly right. Here's the breakdown when it comes to healthy and unhealthy fats.
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