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Amber Alexis
Jan 303 min read
Caribbean Market: Balata (Ausubo)
Balata is a yellow berry that is sweet, soft, and juicy. Beyond its great taste, it's a source of antioxidants like vitamin C, and, in...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 17, 20234 min read
Caribbean Market: Five Finger (carambola/star fruit)
Five finger is a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit with many health benefits, but may pose risks to persons with kidney disease or those...
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Amber Alexis
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Caribbean Market: Passion Fruit
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 27, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Health Benefits | Purchase & Storage tips...
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Amber Alexis
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Chronic inflammation and nutrition: what you need to know
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2021 We often think about inflammation when discussing wounds or joint pain. However,...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 16, 20212 min read
"Healthy eating" is all about YOU
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 16, 2021 Opinion piece I often encounter someone who feels lost, confused and overwhelmed by...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 9, 20214 min read
Caribbean Market: Dasheen (Taro)
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 9, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Benefits | Purchase | Storage Dasheen is a very...
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Amber Alexis
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Carbs are not the enemy - why you should not cut them out
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...
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Amber Alexis
Jun 28, 20214 min read
Dairy-free and gluten-free for PCOS?
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 28, 2021 Dairy-free and gluten-free are common recommendations for the management of PCOS. This...
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Amber Alexis
Jun 7, 20214 min read
Inositol and PCOS
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Inositol is a popular nutraceutical therapy for the management of PCOS. This article...
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Amber Alexis
Jun 7, 20215 min read
Understanding PCOS and the role of nutrition
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women of...
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Amber Alexis
May 4, 20215 min read
How to eat during a lockdown: T&T Lockdown
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN May 4, 2021 Lockdowns and rollbacks on lifted restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic is a common measure...
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Amber Alexis
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Struggling with food obsession?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN April 12, 2021 If you're a member of our Facebook community or follow us on Instagram, you may have seen the...
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Amber Alexis
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Ate too much? Do This...
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN April 5, 2021 If you've "eaten too much" (past fullness) or "overindulged" in desserts over the weekend,...
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Amber Alexis
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Eating on Vacation: How to Stay Nourished, Hydrated & Satisfied
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 15, 2021 As the world continues to adjust to living with the #newnormal, you may consider venturing out...
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Amber Alexis
Mar 1, 20213 min read
How To Meal Plan For Beginners
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 1, 2021 Don’t think that you have enough time to meal plan? Or maybe you’ve been trying, but it’s not...
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Amber Alexis
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Butter vs. Margarine: Which is Better?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 15, 2021 Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the grocery store and deliberated about which of...
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Amber Alexis
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Dismantling Weight Bias
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 2, 2021 Losing weight is not the cure for an incurable disease. Appropriate medical and nutritional...
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Amber Alexis
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Child Nutrition: It Takes A Village
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 25, 2021 "It is up to us to break generational curses. When they say, 'it runs in the family', you...
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Amber Alexis
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Thyroid Health & Nutrition
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 18, 2021 January is thyroid awareness month! Read more to learn about the relationship between your...
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Amber Alexis
Jan 11, 20215 min read
How to Pack for Quarantine (Exemption Process & What to Expect)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 11, 2020 We (finally) made it! After 1 year away and 7 months after graduation, my 3-year-old son and...
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