Is it possible to eat mindfully through the holidays, while surrounded by temptation? Let’s face it, the holidays are when most people tend to blow it when it comes to their diet. I’ve heard people say they literally dread the holidays for this reason….there’s so much they can’t eat. This simply is not true! The […]
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This blog shares how you can have a realistic approach to eating healthy on vacation, without depriving yourself. Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least. The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I
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As a collegiate athlete, and a distance runner, numbers became an obsession. This blog tells Hannah’s journey of breaking free of an eating disorder. I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my identity. I remember growing up wanting to be a
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This guest post by Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares how she overcomes sugar cravings, plus her recipe for Banana-Nut Cookies. Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian. So, naturally, I do my best to eat right and stay fit. That being said,
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You’ll love this easy recipe for delicious gluten-free veggie quiche for a healthy and quick meal. Picture this: it’s another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on yet another attempt to make yourself look semi-presentable, even though you are absolutely exhausted and are already thinking
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There’s more alcohol around during the holiday season, which isn’t great for your waist line. This alcohol guide will help you navigate your way through January to choose your drinks wisely. What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching your weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is not a weight-loss aid. The more
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Make Sense of Nutrition Labels The Purpose Food labels are designed to help us make decisions when it comes to the foods we eat. The purpose of the Nutrition Facts label is to provide information that can help us make food choices that meet our dietary needs or to compare the nutritional value of
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Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse Makes 6 1/2 c. servings Ingredients: -1 1/2 c. skim milk (for higher protein use Fairlife Skim Milk) -1/4 c. canned pumpkin (not pie filling) -1 oz package sugar-free vanilla pudding mix -1/2 tsp ground nutmeg -1/4 tsp ground cinnamon -1/8 tsp ground ginger -1/8 tsp ground cloves -1 1/2 c. light
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The first home Gamecock Football game is right around the corner! Don’t ruin your diet by munching on wings, chip, and burgers all day! Try this healthy tailgate recipe: pork tenderloin…guaranteed to be the star of the tailgate! Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1⁄2
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Healthy Eating On a Budget Whether you are a broke college student like I am, or a busy parent trying to balance bills, saving money is a top priority! Instead of using excuses to not eat healthy, like the infamous ‘healthy eating is expensive’, try to use these few ideas below to choose healthy foods,
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