Blog: The Nourished Beet

Nutritionist Wellness Blog for Healthy Lifestyle Change

Juicing vs Smoothies: What You Need To Know

Starting your day with a healthy and well-balanced breakfast might seem like a no-brainer, but it can sometimes be confusing to sort out what, exactly, the healthiest choice may be.
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Food Dating: How Long Does Your Food Really Last?

The world of consumer-packaged goods can be confusing, often cluttered with marketing jargon and layered advertising. But what about when it comes to how long our food lasts? This should be simple, right? Highlights:
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American Heart Month: How to Show Your Heart Some Love

It’s fitting that Valentine’s Day falls in February—it’s American Heart Month. While our favorite Hallmark holiday has passed, we’re still turning your attention to the heart—and for a good reason: to help raise awareness about cardiovascular health. Highlights:
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The Do-Nothing Approach to Common Illness

Did you know that catching the common cold & flu has its benefits? That’s right! Although we could do without the uncomfortable symptoms, having a cold or the flu allows your body to cleanse and rid itself of conditions that develop due to a weakened immune system (most often a result of unhealthy lifestyle practices). Highlights:
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Skip the Hot Chocolate: Warm Up with THESE Beverages

From Peppermint Hot Chocolate and White Mochas to Gingerbread and Eggnog Lattes, the winter selection at your local coffee shop may be exciting, but it is FAR from healthy. Packing in an average of 50 grams of sugar (or MORE!) per 16 ounces, plus natural and artificial flavors, thickeners, GMOs, caramel color and high fructose corn syrup, most of these...
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Fall Superfood Spotlight: Spices

Did you know the change in seasons calls for a change in your eating? A healthy diet in the fall and winter months looks very different than in the spring and summer. In hot and humid months, your body needs cooling hydrating foods such as cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce, while in cooler temperatures it looks for warmth and comfort. Highlights:
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Cassia vs. Ceylon Cinnamon: Are You Using the Right Kind?

Cinnamon is a commonly used spice with powerful medicinal properties! As one of the world’s healthiest foods, cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and minerals, and contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Great for boosting immunity, cinnamon also promotes blood sugar balance, protects the brain and supports digestion. Highlights:
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Weight Loss Tip: Start Eating Earlier

Trying to lose weight, beat the bloat, prevent acid reflux and sleep better at night? We have a simple solution for you: eat earlier dinners! Closing the kitchen at least three hours before bed is a seemingly small habit shift that can yield big results. Why? Because it aligns with your body’s natural circadian rhythm and restores balance in all...
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Back to School: Immune-Boosting Meals

Just like that, the end of summer is nearing and it is officially back-to-school season—time to re-establish the weekday routine of homework, bedtime, the morning bustle and packing lunches. For children and parents, deciding what to eat can be a food fight. Creating meals and snacks that are both healthy and appealing to a child can seem nearly impossible. Luckily,...
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