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There is a lot of information out there regarding post-workout nutrition, specifically, the anabolic window: should you eat immediately after a workout or wait a few hours? And why do you sometimes feel hungry after your workouts, but other times…
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More and more frequently, I’m hearing my clients set goals to eat fewer animal products. Whether it’s because their doctor recommended it, their friend is trying it or they’ve heard it’s good for the planet, I’m all about this direction…
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Most vegan baking recipes involve lots of oil, refined sugar and refined flour. While these treats are free of animal products like butter, milk and eggs, they can often be less than nutritious. Taking a whole foods, plant-based approach to…
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When it comes to eating a balanced diet, don’t let your mind run the show. An indulgence every now and then won’t ruin your healthy choices, and feelings of food guilt can and should be challenged.
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Sweet, nutty and tangy, this vegan, gluten-free salad hits it all. The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing. Walnuts provide healthy fats. Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon adds a tangy…
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Though a love for red wine could potentially improve one’s heart health, the latest global studies have shown that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. While there are some benefits to certain types, they do not outweigh the…
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If you want to try baking bread, this easy vegan bread recipe is a great place to start! This Irish brown bread doesn’t require any yeast so you don’t have to wait around to bake it. Traditionally using white flour,…
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Vegetables have SO many amazing benefits. They can help boost our moods, help us fight off illness, and of course, feel better and deliver all the necessary nutrients our bodies need to function. Check out these 10 easy ways to…
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Nowadays, just about every coffee shop, smoothie bar and bakery features their own creative offerings using the trending superfood matcha. This green tea powder is not new to the scene, however. In fact, its use in Japanese tea ceremonies dates…
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A dream of mine? To be told I should eat more food – by data, no less. That dream came true during my recent resting metabolic rate test at Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago. What’s a resting metabolic rate test,…
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