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Every Little Bit (Or Bite!) Counts

Nutrition scientist Dr. Taylor Wallace explains that good nutrition doesn’t have to be restrictive or overwhelming. Small changes can have a snowballing heal…
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The Good Dirt on Fruits and Vegetables

There is an expression, “knowledge is power”. But the power of knowledge pales compared to the power of emotion. While the power of positive emotions shoul…
3 min read

Rescue your Fruits & Veggies

It’s National Nutrition Month, which means it’s the perfect occasion to bring back our focus to those nutrition resolutions we made in January. As a Regist…
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Every Little Bite is a Step Forward

This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is to “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” and emphasizes that every little bit (or bite) of nutrition is a step forward.…
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Our Plate Makes A Difference

Eating sustainably has become an increasingly important conversation as our climate continues to change and food waste is at an all-time high. Making a few sim…
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The Grain Bowl Life

My athletes and lifestyle clients always ask: “how should I be eating?” This could be a complicated question with a long answer and a huge list of diet cha…
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For Heart’s Sake – Eat A Plant!

We can’t help but say it again—No food, bite for bite, is better for your body than fruits and veggies. So, eat a plant for heart’s sake! Fruits and vege…
4 min read
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Heart to Heart with Fruits and Veggies

Co-written with Mary Nassonova, Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dietetic Intern Have you ever heard the phrase “eat the rainbow?” It i…
3 min read

Romancing the Plant

Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, chocolate and love, but the entire of month of February is devoted to the heart. Show yourself and those you care about…
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Save Your Resolutions

Just a few weeks into the new year, many of the resolutions people made on January 1st will be abandoned, and many others will have not resulted in a single da…
3 min read
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Heart Yourself & Have A Plant!

Surprise. It’s heart health month and yet another scientist is telling you to eat more fruits and vegetables. What the fruit? Heart disease continues to be t…
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