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vitamin D 101

Vitamin D 101 – Your Mini Guide to Vitamin D

Vitamin D seems to be getting more and more attention these days, which leaves us filled with questions, like what is vitamin D, what are the health benefits of vitamin…

October 21, 2020

is canola oil bad for you?

Canola Oil Controversy: Is Canola Oil Bad For You?

Canola oil is highly controversial these days. Once beloved by all and used for many a boxed cake mix, it’s now avoided like the plague. Its bad reputation seems to…

October 5, 2020

everything bagel salmon on foil-lined baking sheet.

Everything Bagel Salmon

This post is sponsored by Dish on Fish/National Fisheries Institute. All opinions are my own. This October marks the first ever National Pescatarian Month, and I’m celebrating with this crowd-pleasing…

October 1, 2020

apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

This easy apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe is made right in your blender and in under five minutes! You only need a handful of ingredients (including raw apple cider vinegar…

September 24, 2020

apple cider vinegar gummies review

A Dietitian Weighs In: Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Review

Apple cider vinegar has been trendy as a “detox” drink for weight loss and bloat. The latest and greatest way to take apple cider vinegar? Enter: apple cider vinegar gummies….

September 14, 2020

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shapedbycharlotte

📍Baltimore/DC dietitian
👯‍♀️I help women take the stress out of eating by making food & nutrition uncomplicated!

Latest obsession: a layer of cream cheese on my av

Latest obsession: a layer of cream cheese on my avocado toast👌
Another recent interest/obsession: microgreens!🌱
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They’re essentially baby versions of whatever vegetable you’re growing (broccoli, in this case). Instead of letting the plants grow into their adult versions, you cut the little sprouts that grow a week or so after planting the seeds.
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These broccoli microgreens are little nutritional powerhouses. They have significantly more glucoraphanin — precursor to the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compound sulforaphane – than adult broccoli 🥦
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I think these are great for people looking to add some plant nutrients to their day in an easy, hassle-free way because they’re usually eaten raw (so no need to spend any time on cooking them), are so tiny you can incorporate them into a variety of dishes without even noticing them, & you can easily grow them in a small space in your kitchen (I grow mine on the dining room table 😂 – see stories).
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There’s my nutrition nugget for the day!🐣

This Fall 🍁& holiday season are all about makin

This Fall 🍁& holiday season are all about making new traditions right at-home, and I think the perfect place to start is right in the kitchen! I made these cute little Single-Serve Apple Crisps in my @Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven, which not only bakes, broils, & toasts, but also lets you airfry right inside (& with little to no oil compared to traditional frying). They’re the perfect Fall treat for getting the whole family involved!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
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Single-Serve Apple Crisps 🍎:
3 Gala apples, cut in half and cored
Juice of a lemon
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup almond flour
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Pinch pumpkin pie spice (optional)
Sprinkle lemon juice over apple halves. Add apples halves to AirFryer basket cut side up, place basket on lowest shelf in AirFryer Toaster Oven, and air fry @ 350 for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Top each apple half with oat mixture, return to AirFryer Toaster Oven, and air fry an additional 7-8 minutes, watch carefully so that tops don't burn (note: this AirFryer is set up differently than traditional deep basket AirFryers, so if you're not using this one you'll have to make adjustments to cooking times).
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Check out the AirFryer Toaster Oven in my stories and my link in bio (PS would make the perfect holiday gift!) #ad #savorthegoodlife #cuisinart

jUsT sAyiN🤷‍♀️ • It makes me so sad tha

jUsT sAyiN🤷‍♀️
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It makes me so sad that diet culture has led people to question produce... I mean come on, PRODUCE.
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Seriously though, if you’re gaining weight or having trouble losing weight I’d bet a million dollars (which i don’t have) it’s not because of your banana or carrot intake😬yes carrots are higher in *gasp* carbs and *gasp* sugar than many other vegetables but I mean come on we’re talking about CARROTS here not pizza.
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I’ve also never had to recommend a diet of “less bananas and apples” to a client because they’re fruit intake was getting in the way of their goals...
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Bottom line: there’s a 99.9% chance your produce intake is not to blame for not meeting your health goals (unless of course you’re eating fried version regularly ie fries, veggie chips, etc).
Do not fear produce in any and all forms! In fact, consuming a VARIETY of produce regularly is key to supporting gut health👌

Vitamin D has been a hot topic for several months

Vitamin D has been a hot topic for several months now, so let’s chat about it!
Fun fact: vitamin D isn’t technically a vitamin! It functions more like a hormone because of its ability to be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight. In fact, we get most of our vitamin D this way☀️
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We can also get some from food too, like fatty fish, mushrooms, and egg yolks (eat those yolks!), but unfortunately there aren’t many more foods that are natural sources of vitamin D 🍳 🐟 🍄
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Vitamin D is the MVP of vitamins (even though it’s *technically* not a vitamin) – it supports bone health, immune heath, heart health and more.
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As a dietitian, I focus on a food first approach (well moreso sun first in this case), but if you dream of the sun more than you actually see it, especially as the weather gets colder, I recommend getting your vitamin D levels checked and considering a quality supplement if indicated.
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I’ve been taking one ever since my levels came back low end of last year (will get them checked again soon!). My go-to is @newchapterinc Fermented Vitamin D3 – an easily digestible, fermented Vitamin D3 supplement with enhanced absorption. Check out my latest blog post on all things vitamin D to learn more, link in stories! #newchaptervitamins #sponsored

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