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Noni Vaughn-Pollard, Nutrition Expert
New York, New York
About me
Nutrition and dietetics technician, registered. Love to watch old films, meditation and discovering new restaurants.
Website
http://justenoughwellfed.tumblr.comUltimate Yellows Smoothie | Nutrition Stripped
nutritionstripped.com
"A delicious yellow smoothie rich in antioxidants like beta-carotene for improved circulation, eye health, and digestive health."
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter Had the pleasure of meeting McKel of Nutrition Stripped and she signed my copy of her cookbook :)
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NY African Restaurant Week
nyarw.com
Check out the plethora of African restaurants in New York to have a three course lunch and dinner for 20 to 40 dollars! I'm definitely checking this out :)
Food that is 'generally recognized as safe' is not good enough
statnews.com
"The FDA's final rule on chemicals that are "generally recognized as safe" has large holes that let untested chemical additives into the food supply."
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter The GRAS (generally recognized as safe) rule is a horrible process that needs to reevaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.
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LezEngel Amen!
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Gwendolyn No kidding!
How To Improve Your Digestion (with cardamom and no laptops)
mindbodygreen.com
"Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body.”
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I tend to underestimate the magic of herbs and spices. I love to add cumin to beans for the flavor and also to reduce bloating.
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emeyerl What is the benefit of cardamom?
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter @emeyerl The author says that cardamom is supposed to help the gastrointestinal tract (or the digestive system) with digestion and it decreases flatulence and stomach cramps.
Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone
npr.org
"Natalie Hampton knows what it's like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd."
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sugardetoxme What an incredible kid
A Ballerina's Body Involves Counting Calories (& Corn Dogs)
youtube.com
"Behind the elegance of ballet dancer Theresa Farrell is an athlete to the core. In this episode of FUEL, we follow Theresa as she drops half a pound a week."
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annefood She says that thinking about her diet simply runs in the background but I would argue that measuring and counting every single think you eat takes up a TON of mental space! I know she's a ballet...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter @annefood I agree, Anne and watching her heat up Trader Joe's products all day was depressing to me. What concerns me most is how she will be able to maintain a healthy diet after her ballet years....
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annefood I totally agree @darkchocolatepeanutbutter - and eating a corndog regularly for breakfast doesn't qualify as healthy in my book. Could be worse I suppose, but...
Another exotic fruit juice gets in trouble - sorry Noni :(
nutritionaction.com
The Hawaiian fruit Noni has been touted as a superfood for years. Recently California, Texas, New Jersey and Arizona sued Morinda because of its false "cure for cancer."
Signs Of A Zinc Deficiency + Zinc-Rich Foods
mindbodygreen.com
It's easy to forget about them but micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are just as important as the macronutrients, fat, protein, and carbs. We lose minerals every day through sweat, urine an...
Here's How To Actually Eat Healthy For Breakfast
buzzfeed.com
"The most important meal of the day should make you feel amazing." The infographic demonstrating healthy breakfast swaps is good!
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katewilson Great swaps!
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amberfirestone Love this!
This is How to Boost Your Immune System Today
parsleyhealth.com
"Tired of getting sick all the time? The way we live today wages a constant battle on one of our body’s greatest defenders of our health—our immune system. Chronic stress, bad sleep, antibacterial ...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I've been sick more frequently than usual since I had a sinus infection last November. I'm not sure if it's because of stress or changing environments but lately it feels like everyone has been...