Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition

How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight

Do you gravitate towards comfort food when you’re feeling stressed? There could be a reason for that. Find out more on the relationship between stress and food.

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How Does Caffeine Affect the Body?

Sleep, jitters, a morning pick me up - we all know that caffeine is known to affect all of these things, but what is it’s true impact?

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Is It Safe to Eat Food After Its Expiration Date?

When it comes to use by dates, it's common to throw food out when it's passed the expiration date. But is it really expired? We'll unpack that here.

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What to Look for When Reading Food Labels

Low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb. We see these phrases on products at grocery stores thinking they're a healthy option, but are they truly? Find out more here.

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Is Organic Food Overrated or Underrated?

There's a perception that organic foods are more nutritious and environmentally friendly than non-organic foods, but are they actually better for us? Find out.

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Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?

it’s estimated that an individual consumes 140-150 pounds of food additives each year. Can ingesting additives have a negative impact on our health long-term?

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Holiday Food Myths Busted

Should you do a post-holiday cleanse to lose weight? Or substitute ingredients in your holiday meal to prevent weight gain? Those myths and more debunked here.

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Vegan and Vegetarian Diet Myths Debunked

We’ve heard a lot of different things about vegan and vegetarian diets, both good and bad. But what’s true and what’s false? We debunk myths about each.

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Intuitive Eating – What to Know Before Trying

Non-diet approaches like intuitive eating seem to be gaining popularity. Can this approach to eating be beneficial to our diet or is it another fad?

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Are These Health Drinks Actually Healthy?

Drink trends are flooding social media claiming to have numerous health benefits. But are these actually healthy or is it all hype? We unpack all of that here.

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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

When planning your next vacation, eating healthy might be the last thing on your mind. So how do we maintain balance with our food options during our next trip?

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How to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

With warmer weather right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting your garden in order for the season. Listen to hear how.

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Can Food Positively Impact Your Sleep?

Can food really help improve our sleep? Are there specific foods that will lead to a better night's rest? We unpack all that here.

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Uncommon Spices You Should Add to Your Pantry

Herbs and spices can transform a dish and really make the flavors come alive. In this episode, we deep dive into uncommon spices you may just want to try.

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Is It Possible to Lose Weight with Diet Alone?

What if we followed a tried-and-true diet for weight loss and solely that? Would we be able to lose weight with diet alone? Find out here.

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Macronutrients – What They Are and How to Calculate Them

Counting macros can feel overwhelming as it's a little more involved than simply counting calories. Here are tips on how to simplify tracking them.

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How to Fight Fatigue with Food

We've all experienced that midday slump where it feels like our energy levels are tapped. What we eat throughout the day might be the reason we're so tired.

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How to Take Care of Your Gut

Our gut impacts our immune system, heart, weight, and even mental health so it's important to keep it healthy. Here's what you can do to take care of it.

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Why Food Is the Best Way to Explore New Cultures

There are so many ways that different ingredients from all over the world are making it onto our plate. Exploring new cultures through food is easier than ever.

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Why We Crave Junk Food and Ways to Curb It

For some, we've leaned on junk food to get through the daily stressors of life, especially this past year. Learn how to curb your cravings and eat healthy.

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Is My Diet Affecting My Heart Health?

Using crash diets to lose weight quickly can do more harm than good to our heart health. Here are our recommendations on the best diets for healthy hearts.

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Food Forecast: Diet Trends for 2021

With 2021 right around the corner, we share our predictions of what diet trends we'll see in the new year.

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How Food Insecurity is Contributing to Poor Health

In the past year, 1 in 8 households had difficulty providing food for all members living together. Learn how food insecurity is impacting communities.

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What is Clean Eating?

With clean eating, there's this perception that certain foods may be bad or even dirty. Can some foods actually be cleaner than others?

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How to Get Healthy Skin with Diet and Exercise

Good skincare isn't only about what we apply to our skin, but also what we put into our bodies. Here are tips on how to get healthy skin with diet and exercise.

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How to Fight Inflammation with Food

Looking for a natural way to reduce inflammation? Head to your local grocery store to find a healthy remedy.

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Foods That Help Boost Mental Health

Food isn't only for fueling our bodies. It can also impact our mood and how we feel on a daily basis. Eating these foods can help increase our mental health.

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How to Maximize the Shelf Life of Food

Do you know how long groceries can last? Here are some tips on how to store and preserve your favorite foods.

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Best and Worst Foods for Our Teeth

We can be the best at cleaning our teeth, however, food can still have a major impact on our oral health. Acids, carbs and sugars - we'll unpack all that here.

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How Much Sugar is Too Much?

These days, it seems sugar is in everything. Whether it’s natural or artificial, too much can lead to serious health problems.

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Benefits of Healthy Snacking

Did you know snacking can be a good thing? Discover how eating between meals can help to improve your diet.

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Cholesterol – What Impacts Our Levels?

Cholesterol can have a serious effect on heart health. Here’s how to monitor your levels to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Groceries can be expensive. To avoid breaking the bank, here are some tips on how to shop smarter and stay within budget.

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Do you have goals for the new year? Before tackling any resolutions, discover how and why most of them fail.

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How Much Sodium is Too Much?

Sodium naturally occurs in most foods. But when consumed in excessive amounts, it can lead to chronic health issues like heart disease.

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How to Measure and Manage Portion Sizes

When it comes to food, how much is too much? Here are some tips on how to maintain a balanced diet using portion control.

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Are Plant-Based Meats Healthy?

Plant-based meats are quickly becoming a fast food staple. But are they as healthy as everyone says?

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How to Boost Your Immune System

Are you prepared for flu season? These simple food hacks can boost your immune system and help fight disease.

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Tips to Navigate a Farmers Market

Michigan farmers markets are a treasure trove of in-season produce. Skip your commercial grocer and discover the benefits of buying local.

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What is Considered Processed Food?

Most foods undergo some type of processing. Whether it’s minimal or major, it can have a notable effect on your current and long-term health.

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Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

Looking to limit your sodium? Here’s why herbs and spices are a healthier, more flavorful seasoning alternative.

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Guide to the Healthiest Cooking Oils

Cooking oil will add flavor to any recipe. But it can also be high in calories and saturated fat. Here’s how to choose the healthiest oil for your next meal.

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Best Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer

Ready to dust off your green thumb? Discover the best vegetables to plant for a late-summer garden.

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Are Eggs Healthy for You?

Are eggs good for you? They're a great source of nutrients, but are linked to serious health conditions like heart disease and high cholesterol.

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National Nutrition Month

Ready to clean up your diet? Discover why National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to embrace healthier habits.

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Healthy Fats that are Good for the Heart

Are all fats created equal? Discover the pros and cons of the macronutrient and its effect on the body.

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How to Set Goals and Achieve Them

Having a game plan when choosing a health goal can be beneficial in the long run. On this episode, Chuck and Grace discuss how to set goals and achieve them.

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How to Meal Prep for Beginners

Meal prepping can sound and feel overwhelming, but in the long run, it can save us time and money. Hear how to start meal prepping with Chuck and Grace.

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The Importance of Gut Health

Chuck and Grace discuss why gut health is important for our overall health. A healthy gut can boost immunity, absorb nutrients and lead to better brain health.

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Why Diets Don’t Work

There are many different reasons why diets don't work. Chuck and Grace talk about why that is and what we can do to get the most out of our health goals.

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Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients and the Five Food Groups

This episode touches on macronutrients vs micronutrients and the five food groups, plus how they all work together.

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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food

On our first episode, we talk about how to have a healthy relationship with food. We assess our hunger level and understand how we can fuel our body with food.

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