Tag: healthy
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Melatonin: Should You Take This Popular Supplement to Improve Sleep Quality?
I remember when melatonin first became a big thing (or at least a big thing to me). It was probably somewhere in 2020 when I first heard of it; my friends suggested I try it after suffering from a long bout of insomnia. I had started taking Sucraid for CSID and quickly discovered my number…
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Breakfast: Myth or Legend?
I love breakfast. I remember growing up loving the smell of maple syrup, bacon, eggs, and pancakes being cooked by my dad and grandpa on the weekends. There has always been a big nostalgia factor in my love of eating breakfast, but I also went through a phase where I absolutely hated breakfast and I…
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Fiber: What’s the Deal? And Why Should We Eat More?
If you aren’t following news of America’s “fiber-intake gap” then you might be living under a rock, just kidding, of course! I’ve been learning a lot in my nutrition coursework at CSU about the importance of fiber and all of the roles it can play in our digestive system and overall health. One of my…
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Understanding the Difference Between Food Allergies and Intolerances
What is the difference between food allergies and intolerances? Why do we need to know the difference to better understand our bodies?
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Water is Essential
I find it so difficult to remember to drink water throughout the day. I will easily spend as much time as possible doing literally every other thing besides remembering to drink a single glass of water. My mind is a constant whirl of action and chaos which is why I needed to write not just…
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Blissful GF Cranberry Muffins
Since being diagnosed with CSID I felt like I had to give up quite a lot of treats I really loved, but I also found that I didn’t really have to give them up I just had to take the time to learn how to make things with ingredients that I could have. I started…
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Guilt-Free and Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts
One of my fondest memories revolves around a warm, freshly baked chocolate donut. I can still recall the enticing aroma that filled the kitchen as I watched the donuts rise and turn a rich, decadent brown in the oven. The anticipation was palpable, and as I finally took that first bite, the delicate crunch of…
Sugar and Starch Free, No Problem 