Kelly Cooper, Author at Rashon

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 18 – 24, 2016

It’s Friday! That means it’s time for my weekly wrap-up. This is my chance to tell you about what I’ve been up to, and what I’m loving this week! You’ll see that some of it is nutrition and health related, and some of it is just for fun. Let’s go! What I’m Eating: This week has […]

Endocrine (Hormone) Disruptors, Part 1

Maybe you’ve heard the term “endocrine disruptors” being thrown around (or maybe you haven’t, and that’s okay!), but do you know what that means and the implications it has on your health? This is an important topic, and can be pretty complex, but I’m going to break it down so it’s a bit easier to […]

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 11 – 17, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up: September 4-10, 2016

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Sep 2016
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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Food for Thought: Beets

As we head into the fall season, I start craving root vegetables. Here in Texas, we still have a few months of warmer weather, but a girl can dream of sweaters, cozy fires and comfort food. Roasted root veggies and squash (acorn and butternut are my favorites!) are some of my favorite fall and winter […]

08
Sep 2016
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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What are Dietary Nitrates?

The subject of dietary nitrates can be pretty complex, but we’re going to break it down into its most simplest terms. Nitric oxide (NO) is an important gas that occurs in the lining of our blood vessels. NO is important for all cellular functions, and is critical for the health of our blood vessels. NO […]

A Case for Eating Organic

Eating organic food is one of the best ways to improve your health and avoid the risks of exposure to pesticides. Being an informed consumer and knowing what you are putting into your body is your first line of defense. There are a multitude of reasons to choose organic, but here is a brief primer on […]

Why I Am Not Gluten-Free

I don’t, in fact, eat foods containing gluten; however, I hate being labeled gluten-free. (I don’t enjoy labels.) When you tell someone that you are gluten-free, they assume that you will eat any gluten-free replacement, and for me, that’s just not the case. I do occasionally have a gluten-free replacement, but it’s a treat. Do you […]

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