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Food as Medicine

Benefits of Nuts and Seeds: What is Chia?

May 2, 2012

The benefits of nuts and seeds, as far as our health goes, are vast.  Beyond health, they are also delicious, shelf stable, and easily portable.  Nuts and seeds are a fantastic source of protein, healthy fats, & fiber that are a wonderful snack idea paired with a carbohydrate source like whole fresh fruit. I love [...]

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Will a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight?

April 18, 2012

If you go by what pop star Miley Cyrus says, the answer to the question in the title of this post is a resounding yes! Miley has been the focus of media attention because of her recent weight loss, and last week ‘fessed up to eliminating gluten because of an “allergy” (gluten isn’t technically an [...]

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Healthy Eating, Deprivation & the Right Choice

March 23, 2012

It’s a debate that’s gone on since the beginning of “non-diet.”  The question of whether people respond best to a structured approach to eating that helps get their bodies back into balance so they can better sense their internal cues to guide them in healthy behaviors, or whether “permission to eat everything and anything and [...]

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What Spring Brings

March 22, 2012

I can’t let this week go by without commenting on the absolutely gorgeous weather we’re having in Vermont.  Temperatures ranging in the high 60s, low 70s, sunny, clear skies, the snow is melting, the streams are running.  It’s just beautiful. Spring has truly brought with it all that it’s famous for — warm weather, feeling [...]

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Green Smoothie Obsession

November 9, 2011

For those of you who know me, you may have heard me debating about getting a high-power blender for green smoothies.  Last month I bit the bullet and bought a Vitamix and as much as it pains me to buy a blender that costs almost as much as my first car, so far I’m in love.  I’ve been [...]

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Do You Need a Detox Diet?

October 6, 2011

Detox diets continue to make headlines.  Indeed, the women who come to Green Mountain frequently ask about whether a detox diet is something they should consider.  I always answer that what we’re feeding them at Green Mountain provides the best support for helping your body eliminate toxins.  This article I wrote for Spry Living tells [...]

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Organic

August 2, 2011

I recently ran across an article titled “Why Should You Buy Organic Produce” that listed the top 10 reasons to do this.  It brought to mind that  we began featuring organic produce as well as locally-raised meats on our menus at Green Mountain a couple years ago.  We did this because of increasing evidence that [...]

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Taking Supplements – Who Can Remember?

May 18, 2011

You may find it's difficult to: assess if you need supplements discuss it with your doctor make sure they don't interact with meds, food, or other supplements you already take select the right type determine the best time to take them   However, after all that's said and done, isn't the hardest part remembering to [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Mustards that Make the Cut

April 7, 2011

I’m often asked by the ladies who visit our healthy weight loss spa what I have in my pantry at home. That’s a pretty multicultural spot, as I’m a fan of many different cuisines, but I try to keep to the basics without too many excessive specialty items. One place where I crave variety, however, [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Goat Cheese Snacks

March 24, 2011

Glorious Chevre, I love you so.  Goat cheese is an ingredient some people are frightened to try; maybe it's too "exotic" or they fear the "gamey" flavor expected from a product of a goat.  I have converted dozens of people to chevre lovers, often by being sneaky about it and putting it on a nice cracker with something [...]

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