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Did you know the average American consumes only ~1

Did you know the average American consumes only ~15 grams fiber/day? That’s about half the daily recommended amount of 25-30 grams (although most experts recommend aiming for 30+).
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It’s really rather easy to up your fiber intake without having to rely on a fiber supplement, and here’s what a sample 30+ grams day looks like with every day, easy to find foods.🙌

Loaded veggie sandwich for meatless Monday lunch,

Loaded veggie sandwich for meatless Monday lunch, packed with roasted eggplant, broccoli greens, & lots of healthy fats (hummus + avocado + pesto), on sourdough bread 🤤
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For the eggplant, slice 4, 1/3-inch rounds from an eggplant. Mix 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, brush half of this on top of the slices, sprinkle with s&p, and roast @ 425 for 10 min. Flip, brush the rest onto the slices and continue roasting 8-10 min.

Can these nutrition myths just die already?!🤬
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💊Although evidence suggests probiotics may help treat some GI conditions, like IBS, they probably aren’t necessary for most
🩸Your body has mechanisms in place that tightly regulate blood pH levels, so no, drinking that alkaline water won’t affect your blood pH
⏰The evidence thus far says otherwise
🥯The theory championed by low-carb advocates suggesting that carbohydrates are uniquely fattening because they are the primary driver of insulin has not been proven true.
🌙 Your metabolism doesn’t have an end-of-shift time, it’s working 24/7
🙅‍♀️Nope. In fact, they’ve been associated with lower risk of certain cancers and may be cardioprotective
🍯Sugar is sugar. Sure, honey and maple syrup have slightly higher amounts of certain minerals, but you’d have to eat extremely large amounts daily to yield a health benefit from them, thus negating the benefit because you’d be eating so much sugar
⚖️Yes, calories do count, BUT that doesn’t mean you need to count them. Focus on calorie quality over calorie quantity, and you’ll control quantity naturally.
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🔥No evidence to support this whatsoever. Actually, forcing yourself to 6 or more eating opportunities per day just gives you more opportunity to overeat, so yea.
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Let me know below any nutrition myths I’m missing here! 😂👇👇

Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the

Aren’t they the cutest?! 🤗Little turtles with

Aren’t they the cutest?! 🤗Little turtles with a soft date caramel center 🐢 flaky salt on top necessary
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To make:
10 soft pitted medjool dates
1 Tbsp nut or seed butter if choice
1/2 tsp vanilla
36 pecan halves
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
Flaky salt
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Cover dates in hot water (microwaved water for 90 sec) and let sit for 10 min. Drain dates and process in food processor with nut butter and vanilla. Assemble 12 clusters of pecans to make the turtle legs (on parchment paper), dollop date caramel onto the center of each cluster. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together, spoon over caramel, lightly sprinkle with salt, and freeze to harden.

A question that often comes up in my DMs from thos

A question that often comes up in my DMs from those of you who avoid dairy products for one reason or another is what dairy-free yogurts I recommend. And one that’s always at the top of my list is @lovvelavva ! #LavvaPartner. Many dairy-free yogurts are packed with added sugar to make up for the sugars found naturally in milk, but not Lavva, which is lightly sweetened by fruit. Their yogurts also contain gut-supporting probiotics AND prebiotics (from plantains)!
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They’re delicious as a snack on their own or as part of recipe, like these super creamy tropical overnight oats.
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To make: combine one of the single-serve vanilla Lavvas with 1 cup oats, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, and 1 heaping tablespoon chia seeds. Let sit in the fridge at least 4 hours or overnight to thicken, then top with your favorite tropical fruits (like kiwi, banana, and mango), unsweetened coconut flakes, and a drizzle of agave or maple syrup if desired. (makes 2 servings)
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You can find @lovvelavva at your local @wegmans in the yogurt section!

I’ve seen celery juice making the rounds again o

I’ve seen celery juice making the rounds again on social media and thought it was good time for this reminder…
There is no evidence that celery juice can do anything a certain medium says it can do. It can’t heal autoimmune conditions or fight cancer. It’s freaking the juice, of celery. I mean come on.
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That said, it being a vegetable juice means it’s not unhealthy and will provide you with nutrients, and hydrate you, so it’s fine to drink it if you really want to. But if you notice any differences in your skin, digestion, energy levels, etc., it’s probably because you’ve replaced a less healthy habit with drinking a vegetable juice and might even be subconsciously making other healthier changes throughout the day.
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Drinking celery juice does become harmful if you start ignoring medical advice and potentially lifesaving treatments in favor of drinking it because you believe it will cure disease.

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