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Get Off The Scale!

You are beautiful. Your beauty, just like your capacity for life, happiness, and success, is immeasurable. Day after day, countless people across the globe get on a scale in search of validation of beauty and social acceptance. Get off the scale! I have yet to see a scale that can…

February 4, 2015

Yoga

Health at every size, Intuitive eating, Mindful Eating, Yoga for mindful eating

Kale and White Bean Soup (vegan)

Ever have one of those days? You look outside and the winter sun is almost blinding so it looks warm, yet the wind is blustery, and you can just tell it’s butt-cold out there. It make you just want to stay glued to your desk, wrapped in the thickest fleece…

January 17, 2015

Recipes, Vegan

Cannellini beans, Dinosaur kale, Great Northern beans, Lacinato Kale, Navy beans, Tuscan kale

Why are you gluten-free? Tell us in this short and easy research survey!

Hi, I’m Hanna and I live in Boston MA. After working as a bartender for several years, I went back to college to pursue a degree in nutrition. When I finished my undergraduate degree, I thought, “Why not continue and get a graduate degree, for after all, what’s a bit more in…

January 15, 2015

Guest Post, Nutrition

Gluten, Gluten-free diet

White winter salad

Ok, I totally stole this from Whole Foods. I can’t wait to prep this tonight, toss it all together tomorrow. Thanksgiving dinner foods tend to be carb- and fat-heavy and my palette craves lightness. Add some fiber, flavor and sweet crunch with this winter white deliciousness. Vegan Ranch dressing makes…

November 26, 2014

Fiber, Nutrition, Recipes

Cauliflower, Fennel, Jicama, vegan Ranch dressing

Graceful change

What would it be like to embody the gift of embracing and navigating the unexpected with tremendous grace and beauty? First, consider the unexpected. Were you disappointed because your expectations were not met? Do you feel like everything always goes against you? Are you sad enough about it to give…

November 24, 2014

Yoga

Adapt to change, Depression, Triggers

Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper

That slump at 3pm every day? Means your body needs more calories, well, and maybe less sugar and caffeine and maybe eating a decent breakfast and lunch but those are a whole other blog post. Afraid of nuts? Think they are full of fat and calories and don’t really serve…

November 11, 2014

Diabetes, Diseases, Fat, Fiber, Heart disease, High cholesterol, Nutrition, Protein, Recipes

Breakfast trail mix, Trail mix recipe

Veggies for breakfast?

I challenged a client. He’s worked supremely hard, improved his cholesterol and blood pressure by outstanding standards, but still is pre-diabetic. He heroically gave up a convenient and tasty McDonald’s sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich for a packet of oatmeal and a banana. Yet, that combination added to his…

October 15, 2014

Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Protein, Vegan, Vegetables

Healthy breakfast, Morning veggies, Tofu breakfast

Is agave nectar better for you than sugar?

Agave nectar climbs the popularity charts with health conscious consumers as a “natural,” kosher, and vegan sugar substitute. However, it’s important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration and US Department of Agriculture have yet to formally define the term “natural.” Agave nectar is from Mexican blue agave plants,…

September 30, 2014

Diabetes, Nutrition

Blood sugar, Natural sugar, Natural sweetener, Sweetener

Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype

Coconut oil is one of the hottest foods on the market, but is it as healthy as the hype promises? Let’s explore the evidence on this tropical nut. The news is out! Coconut oil is hailed as the next super food hero in a jar, promising everything from weight loss…

September 15, 2014

Fat, Heart disease, High cholesterol

Alzheimer's, Barry Sears, Olive oil, Omega-3 fats, Saturated Fat, Trans fats, Walter Willett

Tips for staying hydrated

Drinking water is a challenge for many, even in summer when we’re typically thirstiest. What you reach for depends on what you like. Have you considered municipal tap water? It’s cheap, typically purified so clean, and it’s fat-, sugar-, and cholesterol-free. Bonus? It’s easy to find. Still not sold? OK,…

July 28, 2014

General Health and Wellbeing

Fluid needs, Thirst quencher, Water bottles

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Get Off The Scale!

Kale and White Bean Soup (vegan)

Why are you gluten-free? Tell us in this short and easy research survey!

White winter salad

Graceful change

Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper

Veggies for breakfast?

Is agave nectar better for you than sugar?

Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype

Tips for staying hydrated

Diana Dugan Richards

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