A 2,000 calorie diet plan has long been the standard recommendation for caloric intake by the USDA. I can't claim that I learned much at all about nutrition in middle and high school - or even my Undergrad, honestly - (I sincerely hope things have changed...), but I do remember learning that 2,000 calories was a standard goal.
Now, I have much more nutrition education under my belt. And it didn't take me long to figure out that a person's actual calorie and nutrient goal is completely individualized. Every body is different, lifestyles are different, goals are different, and that means we all have different intakes we should aim for. ...
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What’s A CSA? Should You Join One?
There’s nothing like a mysterious acronym to get you intrigued. If you’re here, you’re probably curious about what a CSA is.
Let’s start by unveiling the name: the abbreviation stands for Community Supported Agriculture.
Learn the fundamentals of CSA:
What a CSA is.How it works.Benefits.How to get involved.
What is a CSA, and How Does It Work?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is exactly what the name implies.
A regular community—like yours—agrees to support a local farm operation in exchange for access to fresh produce.
Before the start of every growing season, members of the CSA buy shares of the ...
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Your Guide To Dry Fasting
You’ve probably heard various celebrities and fitness experts tout the benefits of fasting. The principle is pretty straightforward: you don’t eat for a set period of time.
But what’s dry fasting?
Consider this your guide to the practice. Discover purported benefits, potential side effects, and how to do it. We also discuss who should and shouldn’t try this technique and why.
What to know about dry fasting:
Health benefits.Risks.How to do it.Who shouldn’t do dry fasting?
What Is Dry Fasting?
Dry fasting—also known as waterless fasting—might be new to you, but it’s existed for centuries.
Physicians have advocated ...
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What Is The Plate Method?
There’s an abundance of dietary strategies out there to get you feeling and looking better. The hard part isn’t finding one—it’s choosing one that suits you.
In this article, we discuss what is the plate method? You’ll learn how this technique works, and whether or not it can help you achieve your wellness goals. We also share the pros and cons for you to compare.
Learn what the plate method is:
How does it work?What do you eat?The plate method for weight loss.Disadvantages.
What Is the Plate Method, and How Does It Work?
The plate method is appealingly straightforward—there’s no need to calculate macros ...
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All About Prebiotic Foods
Thanks to science, we’re learning more about the hidden benefits of the foods we indulge in almost every day. Terms that were previously unknown to us are now mainstream.
This article is all about prebiotic foods and the benefits they can deliver. There’s something for almost every diet and taste—the category is pleasantly diverse.
Our list of the top prebiotic foods includes:
Asparagus.Banana.Garlic.Onions.
What Are Prebiotic Foods?
You already get the gist of it, so let’s start by defining prebiotics.
The term means any naturally-occurring dietary fiber that doesn’t get broken down in your stomach like other ...
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The Complete Guide To A Low FODMAP Diet
This article is the complete guide to the low FODMAP diet. What and how we eat can affect our lives in more ways than you might think.
Your diet can influence your weight, disease risk, and even your emotional state.
Nonetheless, it isn’t easy to switch up years of ingrained eating patterns. Before altering your food habits, you need to be well-informed.
You’ll learn what eating low FODMAP entails and who could benefit from it. We’ll provide you with the basics you need to get started if this diet is right for you.
What Are FODMAPs?
FODMAP is an abbreviation that stands for:
FO – Fermentable Oligosaccharides.D – ...
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Are Egg Yolks Healthy?
Within the health and fitness community, it is safe to say that food debates can be contentious and even polarizing. One of the most prominent arguments has to be if egg yolks are healthy or harmful.
Many have held on to the belief that eating foods high in cholesterol can increase the risk of diseases such as heart disease and stroke. In contrast, others argue that eggs contain different kinds of cholesterol, which doesn’t necessarily lead to the diseases mentioned previously.
Due to these contrasting beliefs, the great egg debate lives on. If you find yourself torn, keep on reading so we can crack this egg -er- case.
The ...
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Our Favorite Whole30 Recipes
If you're a long-time paleo fan, you've probably heard of - or even done - Whole30. Whole30 is a diet program created by Melissa Hartwig and is essentially an elimination diet designed as a "reset." In this post, we talk all about our favorite Whole30 recipes on our blog.
What is Whole30?
The foods you can eat on the Whole30 aren't complicated. They are real, whole foods that promote health. What are "real foods?" Hartwig defines it as "...meat, seafood, and eggs; vegetables and fruit; natural fats; and herbs, spices, and seasonings. Eat foods with a simple or recognizable list of ingredients, or no ingredients at all because they’re ...
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Our Favorite Summer Vegetables
Summertime, and the livin’s easy…(aaaand the veggies are the best.)
Ok, so maybe Sublime didn’t sing about the veggies. That’s my little remix. But seriously, summer vegetables are the best. Am I right or am I right?
There’s just something amazing about the warm weather, the long days, and abundance of fresh produce that makes me so happy. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I’m fortunate to have access to more summer farmers markets than I even know what to do with. And beyond that, there are markets that even run year-round. A total luxury.
Access to locally grown, fresh produce is relatively easy. And I definitely don’t take that ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Jicama
Have you ever perused the produce aisle at your local health food store and came across a strange potato-like food, branded as jicama? Are you curious about how to even pronounce the word?
What exactly is this mysterious food? A fruit or vegetable? A starch?
We’re going to go over exactly what it is and yes, how to pronounce it. We’ll discuss its nutritional value, how you can eat it, and whether or not it’s paleo and keto-friendly.
Any question you’ve ever had about jicama and its uses are going to be answered below.
What Is Jicama?
Jicama (hee-cama) is native to Central and South America as well as Mexico. It can be ...
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