NUTRITION Archives

Food for Thought: Kale

Eating leafy greens is vitally important for our health. Spinach, arugula, chard, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, parsley, dandelion greens, mustard greens, beet greens, cilantro, and kale are just a few examples of leafy greens. They are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber, have cancer-fighting properties and are our greatest source of dietary nitrates. Antioxidants inhibit oxidation […]

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May 2018
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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Food for Thought: Pumpkin Seeds

Ok, so I know that we typically think about pumpkin seeds in the fall when we’re scooping out pumpkins for our jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin seeds are actually little nutritional powerhouses that are great to eat all year round! Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are loaded with minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper. They […]

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Apr 2018
by Kelly Cooper
in HEALTH & WELLNESS, NUTRITION, REAL TALK
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Top 6 Reasons to Work with a Nutritionist (and a Few Things to Consider)

“Why should I work with a nutritionist/health coach/dietitian?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a Certified Nutrition Consultant. There are a multitude of reasons, so I thought I would share some of them here, as well as some things to consider when you work with a nutritionist (at least from […]

My Take on Vitamins and Supplements

As a nutritionist, I get asked A LOT about vitamins and supplements – do I recommend them, do I require them for my clients, which ones do I recommend, etc. I thought it best to just address these questions all in one place because I think many people can benefit from the answers. Here’s the deal: […]

Food for Thought: Avocado

If we’re going to have a conversation about avocados, then we have to talk about healthy fats. In my Practical Guide to Wellness series, we devoted an entire objective to ditching damaged fats. That’s how important it is to understand what fats are bad for you, and which fats are good for you. Healthy fats […]

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Mar 2017
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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Food for Thought: Quinoa

Before I delve deeper into the subject of quinoa, I want to discuss grains with you. There’s a lot of confusion about grains out there right now. Some examples of grains are wheat, barley, rice, corn and rye to name just a few. There’s a lot to discuss in terms of grains, but I’m not going […]

Food for Thought: Brussels Sprouts

Okay, I know that Brussels sprouts are typically a love ’em or hate ’em veggie. I happen to love them. Brussels sprouts are a common side dish at holiday gatherings, so I thought it would be fun to learn more about them as we head into the holiday season. Like I say with everything: if […]

What is Adrenal Fatigue? Part 1

Adrenal Fatigue has become a buzz word in the past few years. Many people know of adrenal fatigue, or have experienced it, while others have never heard of it. Unfortunately, I have been dealing with this myself, along with thyroid dysfunction and some other hormone imbalances, over the past 6 months or so. While I had […]

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Oct 2016
by Kelly Cooper
in NUTRITION
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Food for Thought: Spinach

Spinach is one of those superfoods that can be used in so many ways. You can eat it raw as part of a delicious salad, it can be wilted for an easy and quick side dish, you can add it to smoothies for a nutrient boost – really, it’s one of those foods that can be […]

08
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 […]

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