Caribbean Market: Five Finger (carambola/star fruit)
Five finger is a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit with many health benefits, but may pose risks to persons with kidney disease or those...
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Amber Alexis
- Sep 27, 2021
- 3 min
Caribbean Market: Passion Fruit
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 27, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Health Benefits | Purchase & Storage tips...
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Amber Alexis
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Chronic inflammation and nutrition: what you need to know
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2021 We often think about inflammation when discussing wounds or joint pain. However,...
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Amber Alexis
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
"Healthy eating" is all about YOU
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 16, 2021 Opinion piece I often encounter someone who feels lost, confused and overwhelmed by...
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Amber Alexis
- Aug 9, 2021
- 4 min
Caribbean Market: Dasheen (Taro)
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 9, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Benefits | Purchase | Storage Dasheen is a very...
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Amber Alexis
- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
Carbs are not the enemy - why you should not cut them out
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...
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Amber Alexis
- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
Dairy-free and gluten-free for PCOS?
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 28, 2021 Dairy-free and gluten-free are common recommendations for the management of PCOS. This...
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Amber Alexis
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Inositol and PCOS
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Inositol is a popular nutraceutical therapy for the management of PCOS. This article...
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Amber Alexis
- Jun 7, 2021
- 5 min
Understanding PCOS and the role of nutrition
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women of...
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Amber Alexis
- May 4, 2021
- 5 min
How to eat during a lockdown: T&T Lockdown
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN May 4, 2021 Lockdowns and rollbacks on lifted restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic is a common measure...
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Amber Alexis
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Struggling with food obsession?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN April 12, 2021 If you're a member of our Facebook community or follow us on Instagram, you may have seen the...
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Amber Alexis
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Ate too much? Do This...
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN April 5, 2021 If you've "eaten too much" (past fullness) or "overindulged" in desserts over the weekend,...
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Amber Alexis
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
Eating on Vacation: How to Stay Nourished, Hydrated & Satisfied
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 15, 2021 As the world continues to adjust to living with the #newnormal, you may consider venturing out...
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Amber Alexis
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
How To Meal Plan For Beginners
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 1, 2021 Don’t think that you have enough time to meal plan? Or maybe you’ve been trying, but it’s not...
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Amber Alexis
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Butter vs. Margarine: Which is Better?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 15, 2021 Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the grocery store and deliberated about which of...
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Amber Alexis
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Dismantling Weight Bias
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 2, 2021 Losing weight is not the cure for an incurable disease. Appropriate medical and nutritional...
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Amber Alexis
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
Child Nutrition: It Takes A Village
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 25, 2021 "It is up to us to break generational curses. When they say, 'it runs in the family', you...
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Amber Alexis
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Thyroid Health & Nutrition
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 18, 2021 January is thyroid awareness month! Read more to learn about the relationship between your...
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Amber Alexis
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
How to Pack for Quarantine (Exemption Process & What to Expect)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 11, 2020 We (finally) made it! After 1 year away and 7 months after graduation, my 3-year-old son and...
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Amber Alexis
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Processed Foods You Didn't Know Are Good For You
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 4, 2020 In the spirit of the new year, the diet industry's messages are loud and processed foods...
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