The real deal with probiotics
From gum with gut-healthy bacteria to sports drinks boasting probiotics inside, the wellness world latched onto the gut-health trend pretty quickly. Today, it seems like everyone takes a probiotic supplement …
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Unravelling the mysteries of bad teenage diets
When we transitioned my kid to baby food, everyone told me, “Give her the peas before the peaches. If you give them fruit first, they’ll never eat the veggies.” I …
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The secret to getting your teens to eat healthy
As your child turns into a teenager, they gain independence and you lose control — which can be scary to experience. One of the many aspects of daily life they …
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What Do You Do with a Teenage Picky Eater?
Like my daughter is now, I was a picky eater as a kid. Some of my friends would laugh at the word “was” in regards to my eating. I’ve come …
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Vegetarian Super Bowl Treats: You Won’t Miss the Meat
For those who love Super Bowl gameday, there’s likely plenty of excitement around the game itself, gathering with the family, or even making bets. But possibly the highlight of any …
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Sugar Free
It’s the new year, and a lot of folks have embarked on resolutions about healthy eating, omitting various things from their diets, some are still mulling over setting goals, and …
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You May Be Overlooking a Critical Ingredient in Your Meals
My husband and I used to eat out all the time. It was one of the things we loved to do together. Then we moved to France and everything changed. …
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Alternative Sweeteners 101
Most of us love the taste of sweetness, and we are not to blame, we are wired for it! But what can we use other than white sugar to satisfy …
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The Top Meal Delivery Companies Reviewed for You
Tired of cooking? Hell, yes! Since the quarantine began in March, my kids have been home Every. Single. Day. And they eat and eat and eat. Tired of cooking, I …
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From Carnivore to Vegan: My Journey to Plant-Based Bliss
It began with a phone call from my sister. We were catching each other up on our lives– hers as a single mom and healthcare administrator, and me, recently divorced, …
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Diet Wars: Why Do We Care What Others Eat?
A paleo, a keto, and a vegan all walk into a bar…I don’t know the punchline, but I’m quite sure a lively debate ensued. Like face masks and social distancing, …
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What’s the Deal with Salt?
More salt? Less salt? What kind of salt and what’s the difference? I am going to tell you that you should be eating adequate salt, but it needs to be …
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The Delicate Dance of Difficult Teen Conversations: Hard Truths vs. Hurt Confidence
If you’ve been following my articles, you know me by now. I’ll talk about anything. Masturbation. Boobs. Pot. Open relationships. [Looks both ways. Covers mouth. Whispers] Therapy. But I soon …
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How to Buy Organic for Less
Eating organic is important. It’s also expensive. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make your produce selection healthier and more cost effective. Freezer Friendly The …
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A French Lifestyle for Better Health
While living in France, and in the process of writing my book, The Bordeaux Kitchen, I learned seven key tenets of the French lifestyle. Here’s the cheat sheet. Cook Your …
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