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Amber Alexis
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Processed Foods You Didn't Know Are Good For You
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 4, 2020 In the spirit of the new year, the diet industry's messages are loud and processed foods...
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Amber Alexis
Dec 28, 20202 min read
The Only Resolution You Need...
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 28, 2020 Hint: It's about *not* dieting. Get off the fad dieting train... that's it... that's the...
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Amber Alexis
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Caribbean Market: Red Sorrel
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 17, 2020 Yuh' want some sorrel awa'? - Eh! Nothing rings in the Christmas season in Trinidad &...
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Amber Alexis
Dec 14, 20203 min read
5 Tips To Balance Your Plate This Christmas (Without Counting Calories)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 14, 2020 Maybe you're wondering how to enjoy your Christmas foods this year without guilt, fear of...
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Amber Alexis
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Nutrition For The New Mama
Nutrition postpartum is just as essential as nutrition during pregnancy and I'm here to share five things you should know! Nutritional...
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Amber Alexis
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Ditch the "All-or-Nothing" Mindset & Improve Your Nutrition
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 3, 2020 "Starting next Monday, I'm going to cut out sugar, carbs and meat and only have salads at...
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Amber Alexis
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Caribbean Market: Dasheen Bush
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 30, 2020 Callaloo was a must-have for our traditional Sunday lunch growing up Trini'! It was also a...
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Amber Alexis
Nov 23, 20202 min read
It's Healthy, So I Can Eat More... Right?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 23, 2020 Studies have shown that if a food is perceived as healthy, it is more likely to be consumed...
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Amber Alexis
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Caribbean Market: Breadfruit
Breadfruit is a versatile, high-fiber starchy fruit that has an impressive nutritional profile and offers several health benefits....
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Amber Alexis
Nov 9, 20203 min read
Animal -vs- Plant Protein: Which is Better?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 9, 2020 Protein is an important macronutrient that is often raved about in the world of health and...
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Amber Alexis
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Caribbean Market: Guava
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 5, 2020 A fond childhood memory is picking guavas from the numerous trees in my Uncle's yard in...
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Amber Alexis
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Plant-Based Nutrition: Health benefits and tips
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 2, 2020 Plant-based nutrition has been shown to reduce inflammation and your risk for numerous...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 25, 20203 min read
Can we trust the BMI?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 25, 2020 The body mass index (BMI) number often rules over so many of our healthcare decisions; do I...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Set Point Theory: Do I have a Predetermined Weight?
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Health Benefits of Lemon (C. limon)
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 14, 2020 So much can be said about the medicinal properties of lemon - but what is fact, fiction or...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 11, 20203 min read
5 strategies to GAIN weight
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 11, 2020 If you've been trying to GAIN weight, you're probably frustrated with the plethora of...
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Amber Alexis
Oct 5, 20203 min read
How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Stop counting calories, do these 10 things instead!
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Amber Alexis
Sep 26, 20203 min read
5 Steps to Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN September 26, 2020 The nutrition facts label can be quite informative, yet it is often confusing. What is it...
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Amber Alexis
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Calorie Density: Why nutrient-dense foods are better for you - plus tips to improve your intake!
5 tips to increase your intake of nutrient dense foods
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Amber Alexis
Sep 13, 20203 min read
The 411 on 'Snacking'
By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2020 Ever deliberated about your #snacking habits? Whether or not you snack often, there are...
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