When I started breastfeeding my first daughter, I had no idea what I should be eating. I had read that I needed something like 300-500 extra calories per day, but calorie counting was the last thing I felt like doing as an overwhelmed new mom. Am I doing this right? I was so worried that…
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The diet industry is flooded with many types of supplements and products, which promise you flat abs, a tight butt and the physique you’ve always wanted. It’s a billion dollar industry. Among these are meal replacement shakes. The idea behind this is that you will substitute your whole food meal for a liquid meal, fewer…
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I am a chocoholic – – I admit it! I especially love finding ways to add as many nutrient-rich ingredients as possible into my treats. This mousse is no exception. The secret ingredient? Avocados. Full of fiber, vitamins and healthy fats, avocados are great in smoothies, on salads, by themselves, and you guessed it, as a…
The government recently released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. These Guidelines have been set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) since the 1980s.
I was really craving chocolate baked goods one day, and thought of making this simple recipe. It’s a throw back from my raw vegan days, but it is nutrient rich and every bit as decadent as a piece of chocolate cake!
