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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,...

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...

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...

Caribbean Market: Breadfruit

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 12, 2020 Breadfruit is a versatile starchy fruit with a nutritional profile that can benefit anyone...

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...

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

Stop counting calories, do these 10 things instead!

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...

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