Month: April 2016

Dairy and Hormones

All milk whether it comes from cows, goats, or humans naturally contains small amounts of hormones including estrogen and progesterone. Since estrogen is fat soluble, the level of hormones in whole milk is higher than in skim. Organic milk contains the same amount of hormone as conventionally produced milk. Some are concerned about the hormones…

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Brave the Scale

As we gain more confidence in trusting our bodies in exercise and around food, we may find that facing a number on the scale is still somewhat shrouded in shame or fear. Whether we find after losing weight we gain muscle and see the number go up and feel fear in that increase or have…

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What are the opportunities for a Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts employed in a wide variety of roles and settings aiding in the health and wellness of their communities and clients. Specific roles that you can look into if you are interested in becoming a dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) include the following: Consultant Dietitians-work under contract with…

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Eating with Awareness

Mind body science has revealed that the connection and awareness between the mind and the body are connected to our physiology, nutritional metabolism, and body. The relationship between awareness of the mind is well recognized, but how many of us understand and experience awareness of the body (outside the yoga studio or in meditation). Mind…

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