Are you sick of being told to build “sustainable habits”?
It is my observation that there are two camps of people in the nutrition and wellness space: There is one group that pushes detoxes,...
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Robena
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Buyer Beware: Health Halos
Have you noticed that almost every grocery store now has a designated “health food” aisle? These shelves are littered with products that...
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Robena
- Apr 17, 2021
- 2 min
Whole Grains: Overhyped or Underrated?
Throughout recent history, bread has been on the receiving end of a disproportionate amount of shaming and fear in the dieting world. The...
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Robena
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
Deciphering Nutrition Labels
All you want is to be able to go to a grocery store, pick up some food, know exactly what’s in it, and go on your merry way. But this can...
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Robena
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
How to Reduce Emotional Eating
Aah emotional eating. An activity that has characterized much of our leisure time in 2020 and now into 2021. Did you know there are three...
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Robena
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
4 Ways to Snack Smarter, Not Smaller
Can I tell you guys something? I am an avid snacker. Seriously. I love snacks. They are often more fun than actual meals, amirite?...
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Robena
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The name “Mediterranean diet” has such a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It reminds us of lovely European cities, beautiful waters, and...
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Robena
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
Pantry and Freezer Staples - Make Meal-Prep a Breeze
In a previous post, I provided 4 simple steps to making a balanced meal (check out this link for the full post). In essence, I discuss...
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Robena
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
3 Ways to Make Hydration Easy
Is it just me, or has, “Drink more water!” become the official battle-cry of all health-related social media influencers? Don’t get me...
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Robena
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Only "Meal Plan" You Really Need
The internet is lousy with influencers, “nutritionists”, and fitness “experts” offering meal plans. They promise quick weight loss,...
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Robena
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
BMI: Yay or Nay?
If you’ve interacted with the health care system at all as an adult, you’ve probably heard the term “BMI” get thrown around a lot. You...
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Robena
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
4 Steps to Enjoyable Exercise
When you think about the things that you enjoy doing, you might think of reading, watching movies, eating popcorn, playing guitar, or...
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Robena
- Jan 3, 2021
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why New Year’s Resolutions are B.S.
The end of a calendar year often marks a time of radical intentions of change and self-improvement for the following year. We call them...
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Robena
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
6 Steps to Make a Salad that Doesn’t Suck
People often ask me how I'm able to eat a salad as a meal and actually feel satisfied. Salads are a staple in my menu rotation and not...
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Robena
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
What’s the deal with fibre?
The word fibre gets thrown around a lot when talking about healthy food: “Eat more fibre!” “Fibre-rich foods!” But have you ever wondered...
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Robena
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
A Little More Sunshine [Vitamin] During Winter
Vitamin D clearly has the best PR team because it ended up with the most uplifting nickname out of all the nutrients: the SUNSHINE...
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Robena
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
The Myth of the Superfood
The term "superfood" is arguably the most successful marketing tactic ever created in the health industry. Food manufacturers can simply...
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Robena
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
The Science Behind a Slower Metabolism
It’s a tale as old as time: Person wants to lose weight. Person starts eating less. Person loses weight. Person then stops losing weight...
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Robena
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
5 Ways to Make Veggies Taste Amazing
Hi, I’m Robena and I’m a lover of vegetables 🙋🏾♀️ Some people think I’m crazy. Some think I’m lying. Others make the oh-so-hilarious...
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