Nutrition & Wellness

Eating well during the holidays is HARD! From the thanksgiving dressing and pumpkin pie to the Christmas cookies and eggnog, it is hard to not overindulge in your favorite foods. I know it is for me! I could eat my weight in Christmas cookies, all in 1 day. During this season, I often get asked, “How do I stay healthy all while enjoy my favorite foods during the holidays?”  ... Read More

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In my last post, I shared why I was making several changes to my diet and what those changes were. You can read it here (https://virginiareddick.worldsecuresystems.com/musings/big-changes-in-my-diet-that-have-yielded-big-results). I have noticed a world of difference in my overall health. I have better energy than I did a few month ago, my body composition has changed, my skin is glowing, and  ... Read More

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No, I’m not going to talk about protein or fat. Though those two nutrients are critical for good health, they get talked about all the time in the health and wellness circles. The one I want to talk about is not quite as “popular” as the other two, but just as important. What nutrient is it? FIBER Dietary fiber is essential for optimal health.  ... Read More

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I recently wrote a blog for the integrative medical practice I work with, CentreSpring MD. I thought I would share the helpful information and tips on my blog as well. Everyone could use a little encouragement to eat their greens! Eating greens every day is ESSENTIAL for good health. Greens are one food I recommend everyone eat, every day. Really, they are that important! Study after s ... Read More

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Need a quick and nutritious dinner idea? I've got an idea for you: Fried Cauliflower Rice. This recipe is so good! Everyone in my family loves it. Trying to cook for a picky 17 month old little girl and my husband is no small task so I count it a huge success that this recipe is one we all like. Mary Virginia is giving me a run for my money these days as she loves all kinds of  ... Read More

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A few post back, I shared my go to meal planning tip and two of our favorite week night dinners (read it here (http://www.virginiareddick.com/musings/a-meal-prep-trick-that-saves-me-time-during-busy-weeks)). One of those dinners is a turkey bolognese (http://inspiralized.com/turkey-bolognese-with-zucchini-noodles/)*. It is simple and delicious. The problem I run into with this recipe, i ... Read More

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My husband loves oatmeal for his breakfast most every morning. My daughter loves the same. So oatmeal has become a staple in our home the past few months. I love that my husband and daughter have a special bond over their morning meal. Though I am not a huge fan of bowl of oatmeal for my morning meal, I love cooking it for all of the following reasons: 1. It is packed ... Read More

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In my last post (http://www.virginiareddick.com/musings/5-ways-to-enjoy-thanksgiving-without-gaining-weight), I talked about 5 strategies for avoiding weight gain over Thanksgiving. I should have included Christmas in the title because those same strategies apply for it as well. One of those strategies was to eat protein at each meal and snack. Eating protein will fill you up therefore ... Read More

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