Photo from flickr. Carbohydrates have an especially important role in providing the energy needed for exercise and life. Carbs are ...
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Photo from flickr. For the past 30 days, some friends and I have been doing the Whole 30. It is ...
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Recently a client of the Refinery asked me for my three biggest nutrition "don'ts".  I rarely liked to talk about ...
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As a mental health professional, I see a steady stream of people of all ages struggling with anxiety and depression.  ...
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  Fat is probably the macro nutrient that has the most negative reputation.  However, it is absolutely essential for healthy ...
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What is a Real Foods diet? A real foods diet can take a variety of forms including vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, flexitarian, raw foods, etc but ...
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It has been a beautiful Fall day here in Portland, reminding me to get outside and take advantage of the ...
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