Nutrition

Should I Detox?

Nothing sounds more like nails on a chalkboard than the question I hear too often: “So, how can I detox my body?” The human body is well equipped to rid itself of toxins on a daily basis, and if it did not perform this function, we would all be in the hospital due to septic…

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The Impact of Nutrition for Runners

Today I want to tell you about my experience meeting with one of Rehab 2 Perform’s registered dietitians. This post is part here’s what I learned about my own nutrition habits, and part here’s why you should consider meeting with an RD as a runner (especially if you’re someone who is frequently dealing with missed…

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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 has a role in multiple functions in our body including cardiovascular health, neurological health & nerve protection.

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Glucosamine Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin have been clinically proven to support joint health by slowing the loss of the joint’s cartilage

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Big Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is in season during the fall months so now is the time to enjoy it! Broccoli is extremely nutrient dense and packs a punch of fiber, vitamins and minerals. 1 cup contains 2.5g of fiber and covers 135% of the recommended vitamin C one needs in a day. Broccoli contains a high amount of…

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Favorite Weight Loss Book

Book Review: The Complete Beck Diet for Life, by Dr. Judith Beck  I often get asked what weight loss books I recommend to patients, and before last year, I really did not have any. The plethora of weight loss, nutrition, and diet books is so extensive that it is difficult to determine which one is…

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Back 2 School Nutrition Resources

It is that time of year again… SCHOOL is BACK! This transition can be overwhelming and making time for nutrition can be rough. I have listed some of my favorite products and websites below to help you get your kids back to school in a healthy way that will also support you and your health…

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Should You Go Vegan?

Plant-based Does Not Have to Mean “Vegan”  There has been a lot of controversy and discussion surrounding the debate on whether veganism the proper approach to optimal health and living. In the Netflix documentary Game Changers, produced by James Cameron, the positive impact of a plant-based or vegan diet benefits everything from the environment to…

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Recipe – Peach Baked Oatmeal

Recipe of the Month Welcome to August everyone! We are wrapping up our summer and our favorite seasonal fruits. One of my personal favorites is peaches! Peaches are wonderful and very nutrient dense and at only 50-60 kcals for a medium fruit they pack a punch of vitamin A and vitamin C without ruining your…

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Let’s Talk Carbs

Don’t Hate the Potato In the ever changing, multi-billion-dollar dieting industry, we tend to pick a macronutrient each decade that we can claim as making us unhealthy or overweight. In the 1960-1970s, we blamed fat, hence the creation of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! and SnackWell’s cookies. Once the low-fat fad faded (and the…

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