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Halloween and Nutrition

How a Nutritionist Does Halloween Halloween can be a challenging time for parents and kids, fraught with food fears and battles over control. Limiting, rationing and even sometimes downright lying to our kids about their candy (Switch Witch anyone?) only causes dichotomous attitudes about good and bad foods and causes an unhealthy relationship of deprivation … Read more

Nutritious Foods To Eat During Menopause

You can help manage menopause symptoms by choosing the right foods to eat.

Choosing the supposed “right” foods to fuel your body can feel like navigating a minefield. The fads and misinformation that circulate are truly astounding. Lately, I have been having a lot of conversations with folks about choosing nutritious foods to eat during menopause. This transitional time may require a shift in how you eat, so … Read more

Is Organic Produce Always Better?

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By Niki Carr, Nutritionist Should I buy organic produce? Is organic always better?  A hotly debated topic of scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. The research is still out on whether organic varieties of fruits and veggies have more nutrients than conventionally grown versions. You can find numerous studies that support either side of the argument. We … Read more

The Holidays and Your Nutrition

The Holidays and Your Nutrition by Niki Carr The holidays can be a difficult time for many folks. There may be a lot of burden on someone to make this time of year feel extra magical for others. We may be missing those loved ones who are no longer here to celebrate with us. Some … Read more