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Focus on Pumpkin Seeds

September 26, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

I love that Portland is moving into Fall. It is such an amazing time for extending your summer here in Bridgetown.  Not only are the days often beautiful, warm and sunny but it is a time of abundance for local produce.  One of my favorite foods that is a by product of the Fall bounty […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: antioxidant, fertility, Fiber, Magnesium, Pepitas, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Sleep, sperm, zinc

Tips for a Better Nights Rest

August 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

With anxiety and stress running high right now, many people are experiencing struggles with their sleep.  Sleep is so important to our overall health; it is imperative to make it a priority.  Here are a few ideas to help you sleep like a baby. Expose your body to natural sunlight in the morning.  It will […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: espsom salt, Exercise, insomonia, Magnesium, meditation, reading, rest, Sleep, sunlight, yoga

Seeds for Health

November 26, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

I am always looking for ways to sneak a little added nutrition into my life with a minimal amount of hassle.  One of the easiest sources to boost  nourishing, healthy nutrition is to include seeds in your diet. I love eating them straight from the package, in smoothies, sprinkled on salads or baked into healthy […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: chia seeds, copper, hemp seeds, Magnesium, pepiitas, Pumpkin Seeds, Smoothie, Stress, Sunflower Seeds, Vitamin E, zinc

Magnificent Magnesium

August 19, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

As I have talked about before, I work with many people who are experiencing anxiety in their lives.  People often relay feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, experiencing racing thoughts and difficulties sleeping.  One solution that I often explore with clients is to add magnesium to their diets.  Magnesium is an important  mineral found in the earth, sea, […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: anxiety, Constipation, dark chocolat, diabetes, herring, insulin, Magnesium, melatonin, neurotransmitters, Pumpkin Seeds

Black Bean Bonanza

July 15, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Last week was one of the weeks I look forward to the most every year.  Two other woman and I hosted a camp for kids ages 5-12.  This camp focuses on mindfulness, yoga and cooking, with the kids rotating through each  area every day.  I am responsible for the cooking part of the camp so […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: antioxidants, b vitamins, black beans, blood sugar, Fiber, folate, glycemic index, iron, Magnesium

Four Spring Foods to Add to Your Life

May 21, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Spring has sprung here in Portland and the glorious sunshine seems to be lightening everyone’s mood.  As the weather begins to turn warmer, our bodies start to shift from a focus on the heavy, warming foods of winter to a craving for light, healthy fare.  This short transition time between winter and summer offers us […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: artichoke, asparagus, bacteria, Cherries, dandelion greens, folate, Gut Health, inulin, Magnesium, prebiotic, tart cherries, vitamin k

Focus on Turkey

November 18, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Gobble, gobble!  Turkey day is upon us this week and I for one can’t wait to chow down on some yummy roasted turkey.  I know that Thanksgiving often gets a bad rap for over indulgence but the meal can be healthy if you build your plate around some of the more healthy sides.  (Think salad, […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: b viamins, copper, iron, Magnesium, omeg 3, phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, serotonin, thanskgiving, tryptophan, turkey, zinc

Four Fall Foods to Add to Your Life

September 25, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

The weather here in Portland is beginning to shift into Fall.  While we are still expecting some 80 degree days in the next week, I know it won’t be long before we are dusting off our fleeces and running around in our rain boots.  Many people lament the change to Fall because they miss their […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: amino acid, figs, Magnesium, oatmeal, pears, Pumpkin, tryptophan, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, zinc

Focus on Quinoa

August 15, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

  Quinoa is one of the new powerhouse nutritional super stars that everyone is talking about.  Many people think quinoa is a grain but it is actually a seed that has been consumed for over 3000 years.  It is a vegan, gluten free food perfect to use as a substitute for rice or pasta.  Quinoa […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: amino acid, blood sugar, grains, iron, Magnesium, protein, quinoa, seeds, superfood

Dark Chocolate Delights

July 8, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

A prescription to eat chocolate?  It sounds to good to be true but it may just become a reality in the future given the surprising benefits the medical community is finding about consuming dark chocolate. A recent German study found that people with mild high blood pressure who ate a daily dose of dark chocolate […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: dark chocolate, Fiber, good bacteria, Gut Health, Magnesium, Potassium, zinc manganese

Berry Bonanza

June 3, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

  Summer is definitely quickly approaching  in the Northwest and the Farmer’s Markets will be loaded with berries.  Right now, you can fill your fridge with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries and blackberries are just around the corner.  Why is this such good news for those of us interested in our health?  Because these four berries […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: anti oxidants, berries, blackberries, Blueberries, folate vitamin e, Magnesium, Raspberries, strawberries, vitamin k protein

Focus on Strawberries

April 10, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

I love this time of year for all the bright red, juiciness that is strawberry season.  It makes me happy to see these nutritional powerhouses return to the grocery store shelves.  Not only do I love the taste of strawberries but I love all health benefits they provide. Strawberries are low in calories (only 54 […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: anti oxidants, free radicals, fruit, immune system, low calorie, Magnesium, Potassium, strawberries, Vitamin C, vitamin k

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