What Is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a cluster of symptoms that happen between ovulation and menstruation–starting approximately 10 to 14 days before your period begins and ending shortly after you begin to bleed. These symptoms can include: an increased appetite (which is normal–your body is gearing up for a very major event: your
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Pb + J Collagen Oats [gluten-free]
Can we talk about how long it’s been since I’ve posted? Uh yeah, it’s been a hot minute. But I’m back with this PB + J Collagen Oats, and I promise that more than makes up for it. I love oatmeal for breakfast: it’s warming, it’s hearty, and it’s satiating. And by adding collagen to
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3 Dieting Mistakes That Are Messing With Your Hormones
I know January can be a tough month–and given the state of the world right now, that feels especially true this year. For a lot of us, it’s a time to “clean up” our diet, and finally start “getting into shape”. Of course, I’m not against making health goals, and, surprisingly, I’m not against New
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Let’s Talk About Weight Stigma
If you’ve been following along for a bit, you know that something I’m really passionate about is ditching diet culture and weight stigma. Diet culture is all around us and it’s always sending us the same message: we are not “good” unless we are thin, and we are never really good enough. In my opinion,
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Miso Black Bean Pasta With Scallops + Brussels Sprouts
This Miso Black Bean Pasta With Scallops + Brussels Sprouts recipe is so fun, and I’m stoked to share it with you! Something I’ve been thinking about lately, is the fact that my blog often misses just easy and healthy dinner ideas. So it’s definitely something I’m wanting to work on. This recipe seems like a
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Honey Thyme Roasted Peaches + Yogurt
I don’t know why I didn’t make this sooner. This Honey Thyme Roasted Peaches + Yogurt is everything I want in a summer breakfast: it’s seasonal, light, delicious and oddly nostalgic. It feels like summer. Actually, it feels like summer abroad. So good. Not to mention it’s super nutritious and comes together real quick. How
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Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: My Decision To Go Back To School
I have some really exciting news. In fact, I’ve been sitting on this news for awhile now, quietly waiting behind the scenes for it to unfold. But now that it’s official and everyone at work knows, I feel like I can finally talk about it out loud. I’m going back to school for dietetics. This
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Grain-Free Sweet Cherry Galette
It’s been a few years since I’ve last made a cherry galette. This time though, I wanted to try to make a grain-free sweet cherry galette. This galette crust is made using my tried-and-true almond flour recipe, and I’ve used it from everything to pies, quiches and savoury galettes. So if you are grain-free, paleo,
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Healthy Pina Colada Collagen Smoothie
Okay, it’s no secret: I love smoothies. And this Healthy Pina Colada Collagen Smoothie does not disappoint. Smoothies are a great breakfast item, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t have a lot of time in the morning. You even can pre-portion these in advance by putting your frozen fruit in ziplock bags! Smoothies are just
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Healthy Watermelon Dill Gazpacho
Okay, before I dive into the recipe for this Watermelon Dill Gazpacho (which is so freaking delish, might I add), I want to go in another direction for a minute and talk about my personal life. (So if that is of zero interest to you, by all means, scroll down to the bottom for the
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