A Health & Lifestyle Guide

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by Brittany Verras, MPH, RD, LD,  CSSD, DipACLM

We are getting ready to travel through Scotland and Ireland for 2.5 weeks! I’ve been getting many questions about how I plan out the...

Protein is a vital macronutrient. Often, macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats) are thought of as simple sources of energy, but each...

This quiche is a blend of many recipes but it comes out awesome every time. It's also super customizable so feel free to swap out...

Optimizing health looks a little different for everyone but there’s a common concern: “how perfect do I need to be to see results?” You...

Weight isn’t a habit. It’s not a behavior. Weight is a single metric that tells me the physical mass of a person. That’s it. I can’t...

The formula for a delicious and long-lasting snack is Carb or Veggie + Fat or Protein (or a bit of both) Focus on whole foods or...

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes (there are many!) and is likely the one you are familiar with. This occurs when your...

Plants have been shown to do wonders for protecting health and I have a favorite: berries! They are a powerhouse for boosting immune...

The foundation of quality nutrition is consuming as many whole foods as possible while avoiding ultra-processed ones as often as...

with smoky tempeh bacon, creamy guacamole and savory veggies, this is an awesome way to start the day (or use up extra veggies). This is...

We made this simple spinach dumpling meal (entirely plant-based) from a Purple Carrot recipe card and it was so simple and good, I had to...

Have you ever found yourself being split, not knowing which to choose, among the high fiber label and the low sodium sticker? You're not...

If you jumped down to the words, I encourage you to watch the above video. I stumbled upon it when searching for something completely...

At this point, I've seen keto frosting, keto bread and keto protein bars. These products are a sure sign that what was once a medical...

Meal planning is absolutely key to staying consistent with quality nutrition. It is critical to adopting Intentional Nutrition. Let's...

Intentional Nutrition is an approach to food that places the power squarely in your hands by asking you to make choices with knowledge,...

Choosing a high-quality diet and fueling yourself consistently is one of the purest forms of self-care. What we eat influences a large...

A healthy lifestyle is what someone does, day-to-day, that lowers risk of being seriously ill or dying prematurely. This is a serious...

Creamy Pesto and Veggie Sammy with make-it-easy options. This recipe is way faster than it seems; I like to save this for my...