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Yoga May Help You Eat Better
Friday night yoga happy hour calls for inspiring music! Before I started practicing yoga (20 years ago, I feel old!), I often overate...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 29, 20191 min read
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No Time To Cook? Try This.
National Nutrition Month Tip #28 Have no time to cook? Keep it simple! Meals don’t have to be complicated. Grab some local produce and...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 28, 20191 min read
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Add This Tiny Green to Everything
National Nutrition Month Tip #27: When in doubt, add greens.🌱 Add microgreens to sandwiches, avocado toast, rice bowls and smoothies....

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 27, 20191 min read
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4 (Plant-Based) Foods to Help You Get Grounded
Feeling a bit anxious and unsteady? Learn how foods you eat can help you get grounded by supporting your mental and physical well-being.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 26, 20194 min read
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3 Whole Grains to Try This Week
Explore three tasty whole grains—bulgur, quinoa, and farro! Packed with nutrients, they're perfect for salads, bowls, and hearty dishes.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 25, 20192 min read
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Which Plant-Based Milk is Best?
The idea of giving up dairy when going vegan may sound impossible for some. Fortunately, if you’re a dairy milk lover, there are plenty...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 18, 20193 min read
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Food Journal Your Way to Health
National Nutrition Month Tip #12 Grab your favorite journal or purchase one you love and start food journaling. Make it fun and...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 12, 20191 min read
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Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad
Recently I've recommended adding probiotic-rich foods to few folks who cringed when I said miso, kimchi or sauerkraut. I totally get...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 11, 20192 min read
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Do This One (Yummy) Thing Daily For Great Health
This might be my most favorite nutrition tip (#6) of all: Eat 1-1.5 ounces of dark chocolate daily! A good quality dark chocolate has...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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Mock Crispy "Chicken" Sandwich
National Nutrition Month Tip #4 For meat-eaters: substitute 1-2 meals a week with TVP (textured vegetable protein) which is equivalent in...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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Jamaican Jerk Tofu With Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Jamaican Jerk Tofu With Pineapple Salsa awakens your tastebuds and nourishes your body with its flavorful spices and plant-based ingredients

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 18, 20194 min read
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1-Pot Chana Dal Cauliflower Curry (Vegan & Protein-Packed)
Warm up with this 1-Pot Chana Dal Cauliflower Curry—a vegan, protein-packed recipe made with split chickpeas, cauliflower, and kale. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 10, 20193 min read
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Protein: Are You Getting Enough?
"Where do you get your protein"—a common question for vegans. A plant-based dietitian answers the question, Protein: Are you getting enough?

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 3, 20193 min read
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10-Minute Prep Hearty Bean Soup
This easy, fiber-rich hearty bean soup is packed with plant-based protein, colorful veggies, and warming spices. A nourishing, one-pot meal perfect for chilly days.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 16, 20193 min read
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Do this ONE thing to lose weight, increase energy and feel great
Did you start a diet for the new year? Keto? Mediterranean? Whole 30? No Carbs? Counting calories? There are so so many, how do you...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 13, 20193 min read
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How to lose weight, increase energy and feel your healthiest
As you move into the new year think about adding {high fiber and nutrient dense} LAYERS to your meals. This will make you feel full...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 9, 20191 min read
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53 Reasons to Eat More Plants
Happy 2019! What are your new year intentions? I have several — writing more, spending quality time with family and friends, improving...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 1, 20193 min read
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Maple Bourbon Candied Pecans
Maple Bourbon Candied Pecans are perfect for snacking, gifting, adding to smoothie bowls, and so much more! Grab the recipe here.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 18, 20182 min read
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10-Minute Prep Vegan Chili
This 10-Minute Prep Vegan Chili is a tried and true crowd-pleaser or the perfect dish to portion out for lunch leftovers all week long!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 17, 20183 min read
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Getting Enough B12 If You're Vegan
There are many factors as to why people choose to follow a plant-based diet including ethical, environmental, and health reasons....

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 3, 20183 min read
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