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Issue 65: 4 nutrition tips to feel your best this Labor Day

Farewell, summer.Do you have any big plans for Labor Day weekend? While a 3-day weekend is always welcome, wellness often takes a back seat, especially when it comes to end-of-summer festivities. And it's no secret that a long weekend (filled...

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  • by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD

Issue 43: Nutrition for brain health

No one likes the idea of losing their smarts. It's a frightening concept that most of us want to avoid at all costs.    While avoiding age-related decline altogether may not be realistic, research shows that lifestyle choices can help...

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Issue 39: Nutrition myths debunked

Nutrition information is disturbingly rife, with everyone from social influencers to celebrities claiming to be an "expert".Combine that with the complexity of nutrition science and you end up with a train wreck of dangerous dietary practices grounded in fiction rather...

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Busting nutrition myths on carbohydrates

Thanks to the rise of low-carb diets and a culture obsessed with weight loss, carbohydrates have been hailed as nutrition public enemy #1. As a result, this macronutrient has become a no-no for people wanting to shed fat, boost performance,...

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Does fructose lead to weight gain? Here’s what science has to say.

Like it or not, sugar is present in almost everything you eat. From fruit and chocolate to wine and tomato sauce, this sweetener is found in both natural and processed foods, so it can be difficult to sort through the...

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How does refined sugar impact health? Here’s what science has to say.

Whether you enjoy biting into a crisp pear, savoring a gooey truffle, or cooking up a bowl of pasta, sugar can be found in almost everything you eat. This sweetener is well-loved by many, and since it’s prevalent in many...

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