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Dec 6, 2020
2 min

Top 9 Foods to Keep Healthy Eyes

Many individuals often think that failing eyesight is inevitable due to eye strain or aging. But a healthy lifestyle can minimize the susceptibility of eye health conditions. A healthy diet offers essential nutrients that keep the eyes healthy. For instance, vitamin A is vital for vision, while a deficiency can cause a disorder known as night-blindness. Equally, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin C, lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, and beta-carotene may help minimize the risk of macular de

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Nov 3, 2020
4 min

16 Foods That Can Motivate You

You may be surprised to learn that some foods actually CAN help motivate you. The foods you eat, whether healthy and wholesome or processed and chemical-laden, can make a difference in your motivation, particularly if you are trying to become healthier. An added benefit to eating the foods in the list below, besides helping to motivate or keep you motivated, is that they also help you control stress, fight anxiety and depression, and increase your ability to focus. TUNA – Thi

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

4 Lockdown Diet Techniques

The last couple of months have been rough on all of us. Who knew even vegetarians and vegans could balloon in weight only eating organic produce? Apparently, being stuck in the house with only the fridge for company will do that to your body! A lockdown is tough because it’s boring, which is the main reason you’re snacking too much or overeating. Of course, you can use the time productively. As a wellness coach, this is the perfect chance to teach others about how to lead a h

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jun 23, 2020
3 min

4 Effective Ways To Reboot Your Body

Would you keep driving the same car for decades and never take it for an oil change or tune up? Would you expect it to run at peak condition with that little care and attention invested in it? No? Thought not. So why should we expect the same of our bodies. All too often, we want our bodies to look and feel the way they did 20 years ago without acknowledging the wear and damage that we’ve inflicted on them. Years of eating the wrong foods, drinking too little water and too mu

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4 Great Barbecue Sides That Aren't Side Attractions

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jun 12, 2020
2 min

4 Great Barbecue Sides That Aren't Side Attractions

As the days become longer and the sun blesses us with more light, we will want to gather with our group of friends to have a barbecue. There is a lot of focus on the main dishes for barbecues and rightfully so. Who doesn’t love tangy barbecue chicken wings, or corn on the cob slathered with butter? But, let's take a look at the sides for a moment. Side dishes can make or break a barbecue meal. You don’t want them to be an afterthought because there are always more sides to go

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3 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship With Food

Cassandra Schmigotzki

May 29, 2020
2 min

3 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship With Food

Let’s be honest: most of us have a complicated relationship with food. Food is our source of nourishment and is there to be enjoyed, but in the modern world, food can be an enemy as well as a friend. With more and more junk food available at cheap prices, while healthier options can be harder to find, our world has flipped our relationship to food upside down! Because there’s so much harmful information out there, it’s never been more important to be mindful of our food and t

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The 5 Steps RD Jayson Hunter Recommends for Improving Health, Weight Loss, and Well-Being

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jan 18, 2020
6 min

The 5 Steps RD Jayson Hunter Recommends for Improving Health, Weight Loss, and Well-Being

You may think that losing weight is easy. Eat less…move more…and the weight, and fat, will just drop off. Right? Well, as you know, weight loss is a little more complicated than that. And it may seem that no matter how hard you work, or what diet you follow, the weight just doesn’t seem to go away. Even though a healthy diet and being more physically active are two keys to losing weight, there are quite a few other things you need to consider that could get you closer to re

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Dec 29, 2019
3 min

Start the New Year Off Cooking Right

Most people will make a New Year’s resolution each year. Most of those will also break that resolution before the year gets too far underway. In fact, most people who are going to break their resolutions do so within the first day at some point or another. There is hope, however, if you are planning to eat healthier throughout the New Year. The trick is to immediately begin rather than putting it off until tomorrow or until you have emptied the Christmas goodies from your pan

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Nov 16, 2019
2 min

How to Make Menopause More Comfortable

Menopause usually starts around between the ages of 50 and 52 and is a dreaded health issue for many. However, perimenopausal symptoms can begin in your mid-40s. During this time, hormone levels start to shift, causing a variety of unpleasant and unwelcomed symptoms. Navigating the often-turbulent waters of menopause is possible. Read on to learn some of the best ways of managing some of its effects. Eat More Nutritious Foods During perimenopause and menopause, eating a healt

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Oct 23, 2019
3 min

4 Ways to Live a Healthier Life

There are multiple things we can do to improve the quality of our life, and most of it is rooted in taking better care of our health. It’s important to note that what constitutes a healthier lifestyle can mean different things to different people. After all, we each have a different foundation from which we are building. However, no matter your foundation, the end goal is generally the same. This article will touch on each of these areas to provide you with four ways to live

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4 Food Types to Avoid if You Have Digestive Problems

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jun 6, 2019
2 min

4 Food Types to Avoid if You Have Digestive Problems

People with a propensity toward digestive problems should refrain from eating “trigger” foods – foods that can cause a digestive response ranging from heartburn, to indigestion, abdominal pain and cramping, constipation or diarrhea. Anyone can come up with their own list of foods to avoid, but here are four food types that are on most people’s lists. Dairy While consuming milk and dairy products is a great way to get calcium, it can also cause diarrhea, gas, cramps and abdomi

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

May 8, 2019
1 min

School's Out for Summer

The school year is almost over and that means a full house. Embrace the chaos and empty stomachs with help from PlateJoy! PlateJoy is a meal subscription service unlike the meal kit subscription plans out there. With the delivery subscriptions, you get boxes packed with dry ice and end up with some ingredients you may not use or are just leftover. That means more of struggle with picky eaters and the time it takes to make a meal that might not be eaten. PlateJoy, instead, off

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Mar 29, 2019
2 min

Eating to Conceive

Almost every woman knows that it is important to eat well while you are pregnant. The benefit it provides you and your baby is invaluable. But, do you also know how important it is to eat well even before you get pregnant? If you are actively trying to get pregnant you have to make sure your body is prepared to accept the challenge. The first thing you should do before even beginning to try is to talk to your doctor to see how you measure up health wise. Does he think you

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The Raw Food Diet: Will It Work for You?

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jan 26, 2019
3 min

The Raw Food Diet: Will It Work for You?

A relatively new food trend has appeared on the diet landscape. It’s known as the raw food diet, and from California to Connecticut, the trend appears to be gaining strength. The centerpiece of the diet is uncooked, highly nutritious foods. The idea behind the diet is that a number of foods lose nutritional value when they are cooked. For the most part, those who subscribe to the raw food diet eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Beverages consist of unpaste

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7 Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Junk Foods

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Jan 19, 2019
8 min

7 Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Junk Foods

It was reported in 2015 that Americans are now eating many more “healthy foods” than 20 years ago. That is something to be happy about! There are similar trends reported in some other modern westernized nations like the UK and Canada. We have come to realize that the all the indulgences we have been giving ourselves come mealtime are lined to the dramatic rise in chronic health problems like cancer and diabetes, heart disease and obesity, which have accompanied modern food ma

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Dec 16, 2018
3 min

8 Best Plant-Based Sources of Protein

Protein makes up the the building blocks of the body and is necessary for good health. Most people get their daily protein from animal sources in the form of meat, dairy or eggs. However, there are many great sources of protein that are plant-based. Here is a list of the best 8. Enjoy! Lentils and Beans One of the starchy proteins, these two are good sources of not only protein, but also carbohydrates and fiber. They are great when added as a topping on a salad, as taco filli

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Dec 10, 2018
2 min

Enjoy Your Holidays with PlateJoy

The lights are filling the night, gifts are being wrapped - it's the holiday season and it's officially here! This season is a time to spend with family and friends and hosting shouldn't get in the way of that. Of course you and your company need to eat, but you shouldn't be stressing out planning your meal or cooking in the kitchen. Let PlateJoy help! PlateJoy is a meal subscription plan that's all about taking the stress out of planning and cooking. They offer tailored meal

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Say 'Yes' to Healthy Tricks and Treats with PlateJoy

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Oct 23, 2018
2 min

Say 'Yes' to Healthy Tricks and Treats with PlateJoy

October is such a fun month. It truly starts feeling like fall, spooky decorations come out, haunted houses go up, kids in cute costumes, and just all the Halloween fun in general. However, with all the great things that come with Halloween, there's also the processed candy and temptation to indulge that sweet tooth with unhealthy sweets. Instead, say 'YES' to healthy tricks and treats this year with good habits and a balanced diet. Sugar can cause havoc on the body; causing

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Cassandra Schmigotzki

Oct 21, 2018
3 min

5 Tips for Eating Clean

Eating clean means making sure you choose the healthiest option in each food group. In order to eat clean, you need to know what your food is made of, and if possible, making sure you consume it in its natural form. In case you want to start living healthier, but aren’t sure exactly what to change in your diet, here are five great tips for eating clean. Stock Up On Fresh Produce The type of diet that you’re following doesn’t really matter, you’ll always need to stock up on fr

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Add These 4 Herbs and Spices to Your Meals

Cassandra Schmigotzki

Oct 17, 2018
2 min

Add These 4 Herbs and Spices to Your Meals

As you start meal planning to help you on your weight loss journey, you should also think about how you season your dishes. Herbs and spices don’t just add flavor but can actually help you to burn more fat. Here are four that you may want to include. Ginseng One of the best herbs that can help you burn more fat is ginseng. It burns fat by naturally speeding up your metabolism and helping to boost your energy levels. When your metabolism gets a nice boost, you can burn fat and

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