The Unconventional Dietitian Blog

Personal stories and tips about food, health and wellness.
Staying Active During the Holidays

Staying Active During the Holidays

The holidays are here and they're bringing with them all the things we love most. Time with our families, cozy winter evenings with friends, and lots of delicious food are all in the cards. But the holidays can also mean a lot of extra calories and lazy days spent on...

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Wellness Wish List – Staying Active

Wellness Wish List – Staying Active

If you’re looking for a way to get you and your loved ones moving this holiday season, we have the perfect list of suggestions. Giving a gift that encourages exercise can help them stay active and maintain optimal health in the long run. Here is your wellness wish...

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Wellness Wishlist – Low Toxicity Self Care

Wellness Wishlist – Low Toxicity Self Care

If you’re like me, you worry about the toxins in your home and everyday products. Chemicals and endocrine disrupters such as “phthalates” are hidden. These are found in nearly every other product, candles, cleaning products, and such. It can seem impossible to avoid,...

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Wellness Wish List – Skincare

Wellness Wish List – Skincare

As the seasons change, your beauty routine must follow suit. And so, here’s the time to select winter skincare products that work to keep skin healthy while battling colder temperatures. Here are seven must-haves to add to your winter wellness wish list for skincare....

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Wellness Wish List – Kitchen Gadgets

Wellness Wish List – Kitchen Gadgets

With all of today’s new technology and innovative gadgets, getting stuff done in the kitchen is now faster and more efficient!  Here are a few cool kitchen gadgets to add to your wellness wish list this holiday season. Negg Boiled Egg Peeler   $15 on Amazon  Need we...

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Have A Mindful Holiday Season

Have A Mindful Holiday Season

 The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration spent with family and friends. However, It is all too common to have increased levels of stress, anxiety, unfavorable eating patterns (restricting, binging, etc.), and decreased self-awareness during the...

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Probiotics, Prebiotics, Postbiotics- Oh My!

Probiotics, Prebiotics, Postbiotics- Oh My!

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics Since the improved understanding of the gut microbes after the Human Microbiome Project completion in 2013, there is a lot of attention to how it impacts your health. Truth be told, the medical community is in it's infancy of...

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Benefits of Pumpkin + Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Benefits of Pumpkin + Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Let's start with one of my new favorite fall recipes, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. The pumpkin gives all of the warm and fuzzies of fall. The chocolate is optional, but it makes a wonderful addition to this fabulous dessert bread. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread 1½ cups...

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