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Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Top Tips to Maintain, Don't Gain over the Holidays

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The Holiday season brings so much joy and happiness to so many people, but with the joyous celebrations often come high-calorie, sugar-loaded foods and beverages which often lead to the infamous Holiday Weight Gain! Have no fear! As part of the Maintain, Donโ€™t Gain Movement, I have some great and simple nutrition tips to help you avoid gaining weight throughout the Holiday season.

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt

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Yogurt has quickly become a favorite dairy option for many Americans and several varieties of yogurt have practically taken over the dairy aisle in grocery stores nationwide. While there is a lot of controversy about the health effects of dairy, it may surprise you to learn about the proven health benefits of yogurt! No sure what makes yogurt so special compared to its other dairy family members? Here are my top health benefits of yogurt and how to increase your consumption of this powerful (and tasty) food to improve your overall health!

Recipe Feature: Pumpkin Protein Balls

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October is ALMOST over, but the temperatures in Tampa are just beginning to show signs of cooling down. While it may not feel all that much like Fall here, I have FALL-en in love with this new Protein Ball recipe made with .... you guessed it, PUMPKIN!! Check out this super simple, delicious and nutritious recipe for Pumpkin Protein Balls that are packed with antioxidants and protein!

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Preventing Iron Deficiency with Iron-Rich Foods

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It is well known that Iron is an important nutrient for optimal health, but many individuals may not know how much Iron they need each day and which foods contain the largest amount of Iron. A dear friend of mine who is pregnant with her second child asked me how she can increase her Iron intake without taking more pills or eating too much red meat during her pregnancy. If she has this question, then I know others may have the same question! So this week's Nutrition Tip is all about Iron and the best food sources for this essential mineral.

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Spice up your life and reduce inflammation

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It is widely known that chronic inflammation wreaks havoc on our bodies and is the underlying cause of nearly every single chronic disease, such as heart disease, auto-immune disease, and cancer. While this may seem like a depressing way to start a Nutrition Tip, I bring the good news that you can control and even prevent chronic inflammation with the foods you eat! Today is all about ways to use certain spices that naturally reduce inflammation and can help you avoid those serious chronic diseases, while also adding some tasty spice to your life!