Melissa Diane Smith Archives - Better Nutrition https://www.betternutrition.com/byline/melissa-diane-smith/ Your ultimate resource for natural living Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:11:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.betternutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-bn_orangebg-32x32.png Melissa Diane Smith Archives - Better Nutrition https://www.betternutrition.com/byline/melissa-diane-smith/ 32 32 Strike a Chord With Sound Therapy https://www.betternutrition.com/natural-living/strike-a-chord-with-sound-therapy/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:51:58 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=33631 Strike a Chord With Sound Therapy

Soothe your mind, body, and spirit with three simple sound therapy techniques for self-care.

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]]> How Much Sugar is Hiding In Your Breakfast? More Than You Think https://www.betternutrition.com/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/avoid-sugar-for-breakfast/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:47:00 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/2019/03/01/avoid-sugar-for-breakfast/ How Much Sugar is Hiding In Your Breakfast? More Than You Think

Hidden sugar could be undermining what you thought was a healthy breakfast. Here's how to get the sugar out of your morning meal.

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]]> 15 Ways to Enjoy a Low-Sugar Holiday https://www.betternutrition.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-holiday/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:29:00 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=23978 15 Ways to Enjoy a Low-Sugar Holiday

For weight control and improved health, follow these strategies to keep your sugar intake to a minimum while still relishing the sweetness of the season.

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]]> What “Foodies” Are Really Hungry For https://www.betternutrition.com/ask-the-nutritionist/what-foodies-are-really-hungry-for/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:21:01 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=32139 What “Foodies” Are Really Hungry For

How choosing, cooking, and eating good food helps meet people’s needs for a sense of greater control, belonging, and purpose in their lives.

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]]> Stay Lean with These Low-Carb Winter Veggies https://www.betternutrition.com/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/low-carb-winter-veggies/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/2016/01/01/low-carb-winter-veggies/ Stay Lean with These Low-Carb Winter Veggies

Learn how to substitute starchy foods with satisfying low-carb veggies that pair well with hearty winter dishes.

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]]> What You May Not Know About Vegetable Oils https://www.betternutrition.com/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/vegetable-oils/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:36:33 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=32079 What You May Not Know About Vegetable Oils

Everything you need to know about fats and oils.

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]]> Are You Eating Toxic Food? https://www.betternutrition.com/green-living/glyphosate-and-toxic-food/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:42:37 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=31444 Are You Eating Toxic Food?

An MIT scientist sounds the alarm about the health-degrading effects of glyphosate, a common weed killer used on many of the crops we eat.

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]]> Should You Go Organic? Non-GMO? Or Both? https://www.betternutrition.com/ask-the-nutritionist/understanding-organic-and-non-gmo-labels/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/2017/10/01/understanding-organic-non-gmo-labels/ Should You Go Organic? Non-GMO? Or Both?

If you want to avoid pesticide residues and other potential pitfalls in your food, you need to know the difference between these label certifications.

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]]> Could You Have PCOS? https://www.betternutrition.com/conditions-and-wellness/womens-health/could-you-have-pcos/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:34:16 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/?p=31297 Could You Have PCOS?

Could your irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, acne, and excess facial hair be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Doctors are discovering that the answer may indeed be yes for 6–10 percent of the female population. Find out How you can reverse symptoms with diet and supplements.

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]]> Should You Take Iron Supplements? https://www.betternutrition.com/supplements/minerals/taking-iron-supplements/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.betternutrition.com/2018/05/01/taking-iron-supplements/ Should You Take Iron Supplements?

Should you supplement with the mineral? In some cases, the answer is no.

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