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“We the People”: A Beginner’s Guide to Advocacy
“We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the...
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Dumbbells, Bands and Kettlebells Oh My!
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD LDN CPT The variety of exercise equipment that people find in their local gym, magazines and of course on late night infomercials can make identifying a safe and...
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Mindful Eating: Hunger versus Satiety
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall Beginning with our first foods, we learn about a variety of flavors and those which we prefer over others. Also, in our younger years we are experts in understanding...
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“Rethink your Drink”
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall A pillar of health is good hydration. Water is essential for life and is used to keep joints healthy, maintain the body’s temperature and blood pressure, and remove waste...
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The Soy Conundrum: The Bad News
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall It was recently brought to my attention that all soy and soy-containing products are not created equal. In fact, certain types of soy may not be the healthiest alternative...
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The Soy Conundrum: The Good News
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall We have delved in the bad news regarding this soy conundrum, but have yet to investigate the benefits of soy. Soy intake in America is on the rise, whether one knows it is...
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The What, When, Where, and Why of Dephytinization
Written by Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CPT In recent entries we have addressed the implications of high phytic acid intake (Soy Conundrum). Soy is not the only plant-based food that is high in...
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Supermarket Savvy: Tips to protect your pocketbook and waistline
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CPT Did you know that grocery stores and markets across the United States carry 38,718 different food items? This is variety to the extreme and it is no wonder...
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Supermarket Savvy: RD Approved Foods to Break the Fast!
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall We have heard it over and over; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Despite this fact, breakfast is commonly missed by many. Therefore, it is vital to...
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Supermarket Savvy: Power Lunch
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD, CD, CPT Taking a lunch break seems to be something of the past and many professionals brag about the years that have passed since they have “taken lunch.” Eating...
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Supermarket Savvy: What’s for Dinner?
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CPT What’s for dinner is a question that most household cooks hear on a daily basis. Putting together a healthful dinner in a time crunch can be a difficult...
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Gluten: Friend or Foe
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CPT Gluten has been the target of criticism in recent months and many people have pin-pointed this grain protein as the cause of their many woes. Gluten-free...
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Food Combining: A simple solution for complex ailments?
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall The long-standing theory of food combining originated in the 19th century and is still touted today as a solution to common, complex ailments. The theory is based on the...
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Food and Money- Too Good to Waste
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall Money may not buy love or happiness but it certainly has become a resource for better health in the present age. Many people believe that eating healthy costs more money...
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Tactics to Avoid the Trick and Enjoy the Treat
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall Halloween can be a scary time for more reasons than the goblins and spooky ghosts. Halloween seems to kick-off the season of treats. Many parents dread Halloween due to...
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Fat: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall Fat is the most dense form of energy with 9 calories per gram; this is more than twice the number of calories per gram found in carbohydrate or protein. Fat helps the body...
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Raspberry Ketones: Fab or Fad?
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CPT Fab or Fad? Are raspberry ketones a fabulous new way to achieve a healthier weight, or are they just another diet fad? Adiponectin is created by fat cells...
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Healthy, Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen
Tis’ the season for gift giving, how about saving some money with edible gifts from the kitchen? The holidays can be a tumultuous time with all of the traveling, shopping, baking, and festive...
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Safe, Simple Strategies for Supporting your Metabolism
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall It’s that time of year when most reflect on the last year and look forward to all that the upcoming year will bring. Many people resolve to quit smoking, exercise more...
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Beauty and the Beets
Many people say you are what you eat. So, does that mean if you grab a cinnabun everyday before work that pretty soon you’ll be sporting some large cinnabuns? Maybe. As always, there is more to it....
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