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Brandi Almario
16 minutes ago1 min read
Start a New Year, Start a New Habit
Starting new habits can be challenging. Being specific about the new habit (your goal) you want to create can be helpful. Specify when,...
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Brandi Almario
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Why do so many health professionals recommend strength training?
Because of sarcopenia. What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is “an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength”1. ...
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Brandi Almario
May 20, 20241 min read
An in season vegetable salad
Here is one of my all time favorite recipes! This is an easy and versatile recipe. Make it one day and eat it all week. Have the salad...
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Brandi Almario
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Successful Diets part 3
The most successful diet is the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean diet is “often promoted to decrease the risk of heart diseases,...
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Brandi Almario
Mar 12, 20241 min read
Successful Diets part 2
The DASH diet is also known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet was first introduced to lower high (and normal) blood...
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Brandi Almario
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Successful Diets pt 1
One of top 3 successful diets is the MIND diet. The MIND diet is also known as the Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative...
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Brandi Almario
Jun 15, 20231 min read
WHO said no artificial sweeteners
It has been recommended for years to use artificial sweeteners to reduce caloric intake and therefore reduce weight. This is no longer...
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Brandi Almario
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Whole Grains, do you eat enough
Whole grains include the brain, endosperm and the germ whereas a refined grain only includes the endosperm and does not have the added...
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Brandi Almario
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Calcium
Why is calcium important? Calcium is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, but it also plays an important role in blood...
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Brandi Almario
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Just a reminder.
I get it. It's hard to be balanced in every aspect of your life which is why we need a few reminders. "You matter. You're important....
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Brandi Almario
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Are you crushing your 2022 goals?
It's November. We have 2 months left in the year 2022. What did you want to accomplish? Did you do it? It's not too late to think...
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Brandi Almario
Oct 11, 20221 min read
100% Whole Grains
Why are Whole Grains important? They contain fiber which help us feel full and help us poop. They also contain nutrients that our bodies...
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Brandi Almario
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Finding Happiness
Research indicates that practicing gratitude can make you a happier person. Can you find happiness in practicing gratitude? What are you...
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Brandi Almario
May 11, 20221 min read
Research says..... blood glucose and lipid metabolism
Research shows that a 3-5% weight loss can have an impact on your lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. What does that mean? It means that...
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Brandi Almario
May 5, 20221 min read
The guidelines to exercising.
We all know we should exercise but how much do we need to be "healthy"? According to the CDC there are minimums. We need 150 minutes of...
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Brandi Almario
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Out with the old and in with the new
Do you have a habit you wish to change? Do you become sad or frustrated and crave sweet or salty foods that make you feel better. Is...
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Brandi Almario
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Spinach, a superstar vegetable
It's Spinach Day! Spinach is a superstar vegetable. It has many vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Spinach can easily be added to a...
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Brandi Almario
Feb 23, 20221 min read
Taco Tuesday and the 7 layer dip
The 7 layer dip is one of my favorite meals to make. The dip is easy to make for dinner, can be served with chips, served on a bed of...
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Brandi Almario
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Meal planning can make meals easy and healthy.
Did you meal plan for the week? Do you wish you had? Here are my dinner plans for the week. Meal planning can help me decide what to buy...
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Brandi Almario
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Warm up to a cup of hot tea
January is national hot tea month Grab a pot of hot tea and enjoy the benefits. Look for the decaffeinated teas too. Improves your...
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