Nutrition
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Sustainable Weight Loss: How I Lost 20+ lbs. & Kept My Sanity
If there’s one thing our culture has never stopped obsessing over, it’s weight loss. From the early 2000s era of low-rise jeans, Special K diets, and reality shows like The Biggest Loser that glorified shrinking bodies at any cost… all the way to today’s conversations about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy—it feels like…
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dairy is good for you – and I WILL die on this hill
Is dairy good for you? Short answer: yes. Long answer: absolutely, and I will passionately defend it with a block of cheddar in one hand and a spoonful of cottage cheese in the other. Forget the fear-mongering — dairy isn’t your enemy. It’s your creamy, calcium-rich friend who’s been unfairly canceled. (Apologies to the vegans.…
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We Need to Talk About Toxic Diet Trends
We need to talk about the food industry and its diet trends… again. If you’ve read my previous post, “Whole Over ‘Health’ Foods,” you’ll know that the health food industry is constantly trying to fool you into thinking you need their latest trend. Whether it’s fat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, or sugar-free, the only thing they aren’t…
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Nourishing the Body and Soul: The Healing Power of Food
From nourishing your body to comforting your soul and building connections, explore the multifaceted role of food in our lives. Delve into the science of nutrition, emotional comfort, and cultural traditions in this celebration of food.
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From Temptation to Vitality: Why You Need to Drink Plain Water
Wellness trends come and go, and fads for various diets and miracle foods emerge and fade like shooting stars, but water stands as a timeless pillar of health. It doesn’t require marketing gimmicks or celebrity endorsements to validate its importance. Its necessity is etched into the fabric of our biology, woven into the intricate processes…
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why I’m obsessed with bone broth
In this article, I’ll share with you why I can’t get enough of bone broth, provide you with a simple recipe to make it yourself, highlight its amazing health benefits, and reveal where to find it for a fraction of the price.
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You’ve Waited Long Enough: It’s Time to Prioritize Your Health
We all want to live a long and healthy life, but many of us tend to put off taking care of our health until later. We think that we have plenty of time to exercise, eat healthy, and get enough sleep, but the truth is that there’s no time like the present to start taking…
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fat is good for you (in moderation)
According to diet culture, thinness is wellness. This seriously misguided mindset fuels the demonization of fat, leading people to avoid it altogether or feel guilty when consuming it. The reality, however, is that fat is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to function properly. It helps absorb vitamins, supports our brain function, and helps…
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Whole Over “Health” Foods
Diet culture is my sworn enemy. I never learned to eat well, only the amount of food I should be eating. I couldn’t distinguish between a sugary cereal and oats, only that they were both at the bottom of the food pyramid, and therefore, “good”.