Blog Posts in Category: Nutrition
September 23, 2020
A Basic Guide We see it in the news, we hear it from doctors: start eating more fiber! But what is fiber, what does it do, and how does it help us? If you find yourself asking any of these questions when you hear about fiber, you are not alone. A lot of people might not even know what it is or how it can help you either. Check out this guide below to learn more about fiber and all of its benefits! What is it? Fiber is a substance in food that your body is unable to digest. Unlike proteins,... Read More
September 21, 2020
Seasonal Fruits And Veggies As summer begins to transition into fall, many people throughout New Hampshire and New England will find themselves wondering what fruits and vegetables are in season. It is no secret that New England has a short and limited growing season. But, fall is not just about apples and pumpkins. There are still ways to get a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet as the seasons change. Check out this list of fall fruits and vegetables you are guaranteed to... Read More
September 8, 2020
Eating Pattern Series For the final eating pattern blog, I will be covering pescatarian! The Basics: The final eating pattern, pescatarian, is very similar to Mediterranean, which was covered last week. Interestingly, pescatarian is technically on the spectrum of vegetarianism. This is because of the emphasis on fruits and vegetables with a limited consumption of animal-based protein. Similarly to Mediterranean, a pescatarian eating pattern emphasizes whole grains, legumes (beans), nuts, seeds... Read More
August 31, 2020
Eating Pattern Series This week I'm covering an eating pattern that has an interesting history: Mediterranean! Because of this, I've added a history section to share more about this eating pattern. The History: Eating Mediterranean may not be what a lot of people think it is. Unfortunately, it does not exclusively promote eating pizza and pasta and drinking wine. It actually emphasizes eating the way that poorer communities in southern Italy and Greece would have eaten in the early 1960s. Why... Read More
August 27, 2020
A Guide To Making The Perfect Smoothie With the summer heat, people are looking for all kinds of ways to cool off. Smoothies are a great way to cool off and have a delicious and nutritious snack. Some may find themselves completely overwhelmed at the tought of coming up with something so creative. Fear no more; grab your blender and check out this "101" guide to making the perfect smoothie! Base: Every smoothie needs a "base." This is something that is going to give it that classic smoothie... Read More
August 24, 2020
Eating Pattern Series This week I will be covering a lesser-known eating pattern, DASH! The Basics: DASH is an acronym for dietary approaches to stop hypertension. In the early 1990s, the National Institute of Health allocated funds for research to see if there were specific eating patterns that could reduce hypertension (blood pressure) and risk of diabetes over time. The original study only changed the eating patterns that subjects followed, leaving other lifestyle factors unchanged such as... Read More
August 17, 2020
Eating Pattern Series This week we will be covering the plant-based eating pattern! The Basics: The plant-based eating pattern is often confused with vegetarian or vegan, but it is actually quite different. Plant-based does not eliminate meats or animal products, it simply places emphasis on plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (beans), seeds, and nuts. There is also a limit on highly processed foods that contain added sugars, white flour, and processed oils. In... Read More
August 11, 2020
Eating Pattern Series This week, I will be covering one of the most popular eating patterns out there: keto! The Basics: In recent years, the eating pattern keto, or ketogenic, has been talked about a lot in mainstream media. There is some confusion though as to what it is exactly. Keto, short for ketogenic, is a style of eating that heavily restricts carbohydrate containing foods and replaces them with foods containing fat. This is not to be mistaken with the “Atkins” style of eating which... Read More
August 4, 2020
Eating Pattern Series This week we will be exploring a very popular eating pattern known as paleo! The Basics: The eating pattern, paleo, has been widely talked about in mainstream media during the past decade. It was first covered when Crossfit dominated the news cycle and fitness industry. The style of eating relates to Crossfit because it provided a “nutrition guide” for athletes who wanted to train even harder than before. The major focus of paleo is to eat the way our “hunter-gatherers”... Read More
July 29, 2020
The Benefits Of Growing A Garden As summer is in full swing, many people head to their backyards and windowsills to take care of their garden. No matter how big or small, gardening can improve our overall health in many ways. Here are a few health benefits you may experience after getting your hands in the dirt to grow your favorite flower, herb, or vegetable. Improved cardiovascular health: Gardening may not seem like the traditional way to get some exercise, but on a hot afternoon you may... Read More
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