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Healthy Pasta Salad (chickpea-based pasta!)

This pasta salad is so refreshing and filling. Using a bean-based pasta adds more fiber, protein, and nutrients, thus creating a better feeling of fullness, providing long-lasting energy, and nourishing the body with increased vitamins and minerals. Here’s a picture of the pasta box I used… You can find the Banza brand chickpea pasta on…… Continue reading Healthy Pasta Salad (chickpea-based pasta!)

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Monya’s On-The-Glow Tips

Monya Kowal’s unique education and experience have helped pave her way into the world of nutrition-involved skincare. She combines her Bachelor’s degree in nutrition with her extensive aesthetician training to provide clients with a one-of-a-kind beauty experience. Within her passions includes developing healthy skin recipes, along with creating obtainable skincare routines catered to each individual.…… Continue reading Monya’s On-The-Glow Tips

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5 Ways To Get Motivated To Workout

Trust me, as a working mom with 2 babies under 2 years of age, I know how difficult it can be to fit regular exercise into your busy schedule. I’ll share my best motivation tips for success: 1. Set realistic goals. If you go in telling yourself you will workout everyday for an hour, you’re…… Continue reading 5 Ways To Get Motivated To Workout

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Pregnancy Nutrition & Healthy Eating Guide

I definitely found myself having food cravings and aversions during both of my pregnancies, and trying to manage them wasn’t always easy. I had to make a point to focus on staying nourished, while not allowing myself to feel deprived. For example, if I wanted a piece of cheesecake, I worked a small slice in…… Continue reading Pregnancy Nutrition & Healthy Eating Guide

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The Power of Protein at Breakfast

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I have to keep up with recent nutrition studies and knowledge to keep myself current in my field. The science of nutrition is constantly evolving, with new research revealing new nutrition recommendations and standards. Recent studies done by and gathered by the University of Missouri’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise…… Continue reading The Power of Protein at Breakfast