Welcome to my Nutrition Page. Here you will find some great information and resources on Nutrition. This page will continue to be updated so be sure to check back frequently.
Eat to Lose Weight
Focus on Adding Foods instead of avoiding them to lose weight!
This may sound like a crazy notion or an unbelievable strategy for weight loss but I have found it to be very success. I am not a big fan of “diets” because they often focus on limiting the foods you can eat. Often focusing on the things you can’t have causes you to want them even more.
That is one of the reasons many people end up gaining more weight after being on a diet. A “diet” is also often seen as a temporary step to lose some weight and then move on. This is completely understandable when your “diet” restricts many of the foods you love. I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to make this kind of “diet” a permanent change to their lives.
Instead of focusing on all of the things that you shouldn’t be eating I encourage you to focus on some of the great foods you should consume. By adding healthy foods to your diet you are not only increasing your metabolism, you are increasing the amount of nutrients you are consuming and making it more likely that you will not have room for some of the not so healthy foods you are eating.
Here are some of my favorite nutritional sites.
https://fruitsandveggies.org/fruits-and-veggies/
https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/%20noopener
Nutritional Blog Posts
Beet Juice Booster
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How to Increase your Metabolism In The Winter Months
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Essential Nutrition Tips for Seniors
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Ayurvedic Nutrition: Simply Described
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Vegan Sausage Jambalaya
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Vegan Corn Chowder
I hope you enjoy this great vegan corn chowder recipe. You can always use real cream instead of almond milk but the almond milk gives it a unique flavor you..
Eggplant and Vegan Meat Goulash
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Help! Why Can’t I Stop Snacking?
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Chicken and Vegetable Curry Soup
If you are looking for a healthy winter comfort meal, look no further. This soup is a great to make on the weekend and enjoy again during one or two..
Butternut Squash Pasta
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Lemon, Cucumber, Ginger, Mint Detox Water
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Most Delicious Veggie Burger
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Blueberry and Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This is a great oatmeal recipe that can be made ahead of time and eaten all week. Oatmeal is a great source of gluten-free whole grains and contains many vitamins,..
Flax-Nut Protein Balls
This easy protein balls recipe is great for when you are craving something sweet and need a quick energy source. The peanut butter and pecans are a great source of..
Shop Smart!- How to shop for groceries when you are eating healthy.
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Roasted Turnips
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Vegetable Detox Soup
Here is a great recipe for when you are trying to eat light but still want to get some much needed nutrients in. This soup is warm and filling but..
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
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How do I get rid of that stubborn belly fat?
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Eating Healthy- What am I supposed to eat?
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How do I eat healthy on a budget?
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How do I lose weight?
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