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 Alexis
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
The Only Resolution You Need...
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 28, 2020 Hint: It's about *not* dieting. Get off the fad dieting train... that's it... that's the...
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Amber Alexis
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Caribbean Market: Red Sorrel
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 17, 2020 Yuh' want some sorrel awa'? - Eh! Nothing rings in the Christmas season in Trinidad &...
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Amber Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
Ditch the "All-or-Nothing" Mindset & Improve Your Nutrition
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 3, 2020 "Starting next Monday, I'm going to cut out sugar, carbs and meat and only have salads at...
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Amber Alexis
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Caribbean Market: Dasheen Bush
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 30, 2020 Callaloo was a must-have for our traditional Sunday lunch growing up Trini'! It was also a...
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Amber Alexis
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
It's Healthy, So I Can Eat More... Right?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 23, 2020 Studies have shown that if a food is perceived as healthy, it is more likely to be consumed...
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Amber Alexis
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
Caribbean Market: Breadfruit
Breadfruit is a versatile, high-fiber starchy fruit that has an impressive nutritional profile and offers several health benefits....
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Amber Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Caribbean Market: Guava
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 5, 2020 A fond childhood memory is picking guavas from the numerous trees in my Uncle's yard in...
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Amber Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- 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 Alexis
- Oct 14, 2020
- 3 min
Health Benefits of Lemon (C. limon)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 14, 2020 So much can be said about the medicinal properties of lemon - but what is fact, fiction or...
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Amber Alexis
- 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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Amber Alexis
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Stop counting calories, do these 10 things instead!
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Amber Alexis
- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
5 Steps to Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN September 26, 2020 The nutrition facts label can be quite informative, yet it is often confusing. What is it...
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Amber Alexis
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Calorie Density: Why nutrient-dense foods are better for you - plus tips to improve your intake!
5 tips to increase your intake of nutrient dense foods
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Amber Alexis
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
The 411 on 'Snacking'
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2020 Ever deliberated about your #snacking habits? Whether or not you snack often, there are...
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