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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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 Charles
- 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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Amber Charles
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
5 Tips To Balance Your Plate This Christmas (Without Counting Calories)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 14, 2020 Maybe you're wondering how to enjoy your Christmas foods this year without guilt, fear of...
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Amber Charles
- Dec 10, 2020
- 4 min
Nutrition For The New Mama
Nutrition postpartum is just as essential as nutrition during pregnancy and I'm here to share five things you should know! Nutritional...
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Amber Charles
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
Animal -vs- Plant Protein: Which is Better?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 9, 2020 Protein is an important macronutrient that is often raved about in the world of health and...
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Amber Charles
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Plant-Based Nutrition: Health benefits and tips
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 2, 2020 Plant-based nutrition has been shown to reduce inflammation and your risk for numerous...
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Amber Charles
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
Can we trust the BMI?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 25, 2020 The body mass index (BMI) number often rules over so many of our healthcare decisions; do I...
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Amber Charles
- Oct 18, 2020
- 3 min
Set Point Theory: Do I have a Predetermined Weight?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body...
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Amber Charles
- Oct 11, 2020
- 3 min
5 strategies to GAIN weight
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 11, 2020 If you've been trying to GAIN weight, you're probably frustrated with the plethora of...
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