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Maddy Belaustegui
Feb 15, 2022
JOYFUL MOVEMENT
People often use fad diets to chase unrealistic weight goals. Often times exercise becomes part of this equation too. Remember that diets...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Feb 1, 2022
ARE YOU ACTUALLY DRINKING ENOUGH WATER?
Many people overestimate their intake of water and other fluids. Dietitians often have nutrition clients who say "oh, I drinks tons of...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jan 18, 2022
SURVIVE WINTER WITH SOUP
We often associate warm bowls of soup, stew, and chili with winter. And everyone knows chicken noodle soup is considered the best food...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jan 6, 2022
NUTRITION AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
To be clear, food is not and should not be a replacement to modern medicine. However, proper nutrition does play a role in supporting a...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Dec 21, 2021
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH SMART GOALS
Live in the moment always, but especially this time of year. Savor time spent with friends and family over the holidays. It is ok to...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Dec 7, 2021
BUILD THE PERFECT SALAD
Salads get a bad rap. They are historically associated with restrictive diets that limit fat, carbohydrates and calorie intake. When many...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Nov 23, 2021
PRACTICE MINDFUL EATING
When life seems crazy it can be difficult to find time to set aside for meals. However it is important to take the time to eat, make...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Nov 9, 2021
PLANT-BASED PROTEIN
Whether you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, do not eat meat for cultural reasons, or just do not enjoy meat in your diet - you still...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Oct 26, 2021
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH SUPPLEMENTS?
Did you know that unlike food, dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA? These include all the herbs, vitamins, minerals,...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Oct 12, 2021
TIPS FOR EATING OUT
There is no doubt that cooking and food preparation at home allows you to have greater control over the ingredients and what you...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Sep 28, 2021
CELEBRATE FALL PRODUCE
Everyone knows once September 1st rolls around, Halloween decorations fill stores and pumpkins seem to be available everywhere! But what...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Sep 14, 2021
MAXIMIZE YOUR SNACKS
Snacks can be a healthy part of your day. They're important for growing children and teenagers. They also play an important role for...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Aug 31, 2021
FIBER FOR A HEALTHY GUT
There is no shortage of marketing surrounding gut health these days. Products claim they will aid in digestion, boost your immune system,...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Aug 17, 2021
WHY NO FOOD IS GOOD OR BAD
No food is “good” or bad”; its just food. When we use these words to describe foods, our brains assign negative and positive values to...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Aug 3, 2021
WHY WOMEN SHOULD CARE ABOUT FOLATE
And other nutrients they may lose on fad diets... When people hear "folate" (aka folic acid or vitamin B9) they likely think of it as a...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jul 20, 2021
IT MAY BE ORGANIC, BUT SHOULD YOU EAT IT?
Health food companies spend millions in marketing each year. As a result, food labels have become increasingly difficult to understand....
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jul 7, 2021
NUTRITION FOR OLDER ADULTS
Aging can bring a host of physical and mental changes. Some of these changes are a result of genetics or happen naturally. For example,...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jun 29, 2021
CAN A DIETITIAN HELP YOU?
Registered Dietitians (RD) receive extensive education and training in almost every medical condition. Some people just think dietitians...
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Maddy Belaustegui
Jun 16, 2021
ADD SOME HERBS
Fresh herbs can add so much freshness, color, flavor, and nutrients to your cooking. While many herbs can be grown year-round indoors,...
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