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Ramp Up Your Veggie Intake

July 19, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Last week, I wrote about 5 ways to be a little healthier in your life.  One of the tips I offered was to add more vegetables to your life.  A plant-based diet is one of the best ways to improve your overall health.  Below are some ideas about ways to amp up your vegetable consumption. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: chopped, Red Peppers, roasted, sneaky, Spinach, vegetables, veggies

Avoiding the Quarantine 15

April 5, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Lately, I have been hearing a great deal of talk about the fear of the Quarantine 15.  Similar to the Freshman 15 we were all warned about when we went to college, the Quarantine 15 is the concern about gaining weight in this time of overwhelming stress and anxiety.  While it is true this time […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bikes, Exercise, Fiber, food, fruit, mindful eating, protein, stairs, vegetables, vitamins

Four New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

January 4, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Now is the time when people start to set resolutions for their new year.  Weight loss, eating healthier and exercising are common intentions this time of year.  Unfortunately, most people set resolutions that are too restrictive and unsustainable, leading them to abandon their plans within a few weeks.  Below are four intentions that most people […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Exercise, fruit, movement, New Year, new years resolution, plants, Sleep, vegetables

Thanksgiving Survival

November 23, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and while many people look forward to the holidays and all they bring, others find the holidays stressful and overwhelming.  Many lament the disruption to their routines and all the temptations that come with this time of year.  If you are in the camp that becomes overwhelmed by all the […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: alcohol, Fiber, fruit, holidays, Hydration, vegetables, veggies, water

Carb Crazy

February 20, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Carbohydrates have an especially important role in providing the energy needed for exercise and life.  Carbs are the most easily used source of fuel for your body and can be found in fruit, vegetables, grains, beans and dairy products.  Carbs are also important in the metabolism of fat for energy. Fat, protein and carbohydrates provide […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: carbohydrate, clycogen, Exercise, fat, fruit, macornutrients, pasta, potatoes, protein, recovery, Sugar, vegetables

Tips to Protect Your Heart

January 26, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Heart disease has become the number one cause of death in the United States. Almost half the adults in America experience at least one of the key risks factors for heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term used to describe any number of conditions that might lead to restriction of blood flow due to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cholesterol, Fiber, fruit, hdl, Health, heart, vegetables, vitamins

Sugar Free Freedom

January 10, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions I hear about from clients is to stop eating sugar.  Sugar is ubiquitous in a standard American diet and hides in many places you wouldn’t expect.  Our body is wired to crave sugar because our first food, breast milk, is filled with gut health nurturing lactose.  Throughout […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: diet, Fiber, fruit, labels, new years resolution, protein, Sugar, vegetables, vitamins, water

Immunity Boosters in Cold and Flu Season

January 6, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Well, it was bound to happen. I work in a place with tons of kids and adults coming in and out of my office on a daily basis.  It seems like as soon as the kiddos headed back to school, I was having people sniffling and sneezing on my couch. Unfortunately, this week, I think […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: fruit, gym, immunity, Kombucha, probiotic, Sauerkraut, Sleep, vegetables

Eat the Rainbow

October 21, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Most of us have heard the statement “Eat the Rainbow”.  Focusing on eating whole foods that represent a variety of colors insures we get a variety of vitamins, minerals and tons of fiber.  While the colors don’t follow the traditional Roy G. Biv mnemonic, below is some inspiration for a variety of colors. Red:  Strawberries, […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: eating, fruits, vegetables, Whole Foods

Eat Less Strategies

April 15, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

With summer quickly approaching, many clients have been asking for ideas about how to manage their food intake.  It seems the warmer weather has everyone  focused on portion control and healthy eating.  Following these simple strategies can help you get a handle on the amount of food you put in your body. Try pre-plating both […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: comfort foods mindful eating, fruit, full, healthy, hungry, plating, vegetables

What Is A Real Foods Diet?

July 23, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

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 the one characteristic all real foods diets share is a focus on eating food in its most natural form.  This means consuming food as it is found in nature- not food that has been packaged or significantly altered […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: carbohydrates, eggs, fat, grass fed beef, leafy greens, minerals fish, organic food, phytochemicals, protein, real foods, vegetables, vitamins

Pack a Power Lunch

October 9, 2016 by Teri Sprouse

People often talk about breakfast being the most important meal of the day but lunch can be just as instrumental in a successful, productive afternoon.  Eating a carb loaded heavy meal mid day can mean struggling to make it through that afternoon meeting.  Instead pack a lunch design to help you coast through the day. […]

Filed Under: Nutriton Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: complex carbs, fruit, Healthy Fats, Hydration, omega 3, vegetables, water, whole grains

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