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I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Health coach, and NYS licensed skin care therapist.

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A green smoothie is a great way to get more greens into your daily diet, and if you add a small amount of fruit, it will taste great, too!

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Irritable bowel disease consists of the disorders of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease, & is different from irritable bowel syndrome.

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Some foods are more bioavailable to the body when slightly cooked, such as broccoli. When uncooked, the vitamins are less bioavailable.

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PUFA, Omega-3 FA comes in 3 types, ALA found in flaxseed, EPA and DHA found in fish such as salmon and tuna, differ due to amount of carbon.

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Fasting and a vegetarian diet is recommended for those with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), under doctor's supervision, of course.

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Proper amounts of folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency & at risk pop for B12 deficiency are vegans, gastric bypass pt & the elderly

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Every vitamin, fat or water soluble, has a purpose and actions are intertwined, deficiency or excess of any can wreak havoc on homeostasis

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Overweight may need more fat soluble vitamins as they are stored in the fat cells so the vitamins left for use by tissues may be limited.

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The main confusion in nutrition comes from sometimes conflicting findings in studies, as a science, nutrition continues to emerge.

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Pins and needles of hands/feet can be a sign of B vitamin deficiency or many other diseases, such as diabetes, so don't self diagnose-c a dr

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Thiamin (vit. B1) deficiency can present itself as pins and needles in the hands and feet and can happen in as little as ten days time.

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Alcohol interferes with B vitamins within the body and also interfere with the energy cycle because it is dependent on B vitamins.

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By doing aerobic activity, you increase the number & size of your mitochondria within the cells. Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses.

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Over-hydration (over consuming water) can be just as dangerous as dehydration, causing a dilution of important electrolytes.

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By losing just 5-10% of one's weight, has a positive effect on the body's health including increasing insulin sensitivity.

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Want a way to consume more fruits and vegetables?1 frozen banana, ¾ cup- 1 cup cherries, approx. 2 cups of baby spinach, approx. ½ cup water

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A good way to consume more water is to infuse it with fruit...

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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. (Nat'l Cancer Institute) ~ 70,000 new cases/year, so make sure to apply sunscreen

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Planting a garden is a great way to incorporate fresh vegetables into your diet...and also grow more connected to your food source:)

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The new strain of E.coli that has emerged is very virulent and has caused neurological problems and seizures in some people affected by it.