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Oct 01 2020 
Exercise to Improve Your Health, Not Just Your Weight
The standard exercise recommendation for good health is a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, plus muscle strengthening activities at least two times per week. ‘Good health’ does not just mean reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Exercise has many additional health benefits—making it a […]
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Jun 15 2020 
5 Things That Could Be Holding You Back from Losing Weight
If you have been trying to lose weight with no success, try the 5 tips listed below. When in doubt, the dietitians at Yummy Body Nutrition would love to work with you and help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Lack of exercise and daily movement. Exercising regularly can help with weight […]
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Jul 01 2019 
Benefits of Fiber
By: Shaylyn Tinari, MS, RD, LDN
Let’s be honest, carbohydrates have a bad reputation. The south beach diet, Atkins diet, no-carb, low carb, keto, are just a few to name that put an emphasis around cutting out or limiting carbohydrates. Did you know that there are healthy parts to carbohydrates?Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that […]
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Dec 29 2018 
How to Get “Back on Track” and Stay on Track
1.Understand that learning how to eat healthy is a process. It takes time and practice to overcome a lifetime of poor food habits. You can’t expect to something you’ve done over years to change in a week, but you can chip away at it little by little. Most of us eat 3 meals a day […]
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May 18 2018 Throw a Healthy and Delicious Cookout!
Guest Blogger Carly Waldman is a student at West Virginia University studying nutrition sciences. In her spare time, Carly volunteers at the fueling station for the D1 athletes at WVU and is also president of the soccer club.Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of summer that is commonly celebrated with a barbeque. A BBQ […]
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May 05 2018 Alcohol: Which is the better option?
Source: CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
When choosing between wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, which is the healthier option? There is a common misconception that alcohol is the enemy because it is a carbohydrate which is not true. Alcoholic drinks contain carbohydrates, but alcohol in itself is not a carbohydrate. A true carbohydrate molecule […] -
Mar 01 2018 7 Healthy Foods That Are Secret Calorie Bombs
Photo Credit: The Girl on Bloor
Buddha Bowls. What are they? Buddha bowls gained a lot of popularity last year mostly because these bowls were beautifully captured all over the internet by food bloggers. The Huffington Post even published an online article titled “2017 Is The Year Of The Buddha Bowl.” These bowls are bright and […] -
Dec 19 2017 Stay Slim and Healthy Through the Holiday Parties
If you have a few events lined up, pick your battle: Which ones could you take a pass on the food and which ones would be so delectable that you anticipate really enjoying? It’s not necessary to indulge at all of them.
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Sep 01 2017 
Behaviors that Slow Your Weight Loss
Sometimes, it’s not all about what you eat but it’s about HOW you eat it that affects your weight loss. Here are some reasons why you may not be losing weight.
Your portions are off. If you are using a calorie tracking app but aren’t measuring out your portions with appropriate instruments such as measuring cups, […]
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Apr 19 2017 
How to Optimize Snack Time
The snack industry is a vast one. I mean, just go into your grocery store, how many aisles are dedicated to snacks (chip aisle, candy aisle, cookie aisle, bakery aisle, etc)? Science however says there is conflicting evidence on the benefits of snacking. Yes, it can help in controlling appetite but at the same time, when […]
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