Category: The GHN Blog
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Should You Take Branched Chain Amino Acids?
Lately there has been so much buzz around branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). You may have heard of them being taken in supplement form; or maybe you’ve never heard of them until now. So what are BCAAs exactly? We’ve all heard of essential amino acids – the 20 amino acids that the body can’t synthesize, […]
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Unpopular Opinion: Mental Health Still Matters
I am not a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or any sort of psychology expert. But having dealt with severe anxiety my entire life, I like to think that I can sometimes offer a unique perspective when it comes to mental health. It’s no secret that this year has challenged us all in ways that we didn’t […]
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8 Sustainable Gift Ideas
After the LONGEST year ever…it’s finally almost Christmas! And with the Christmas season inevitably comes presents. While I am a huge fan of all things Christmas, something that has always bothered me about this season is the throw-away culture of gift giving and getting. So many gifts are bought simply out of obligation and may […]
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Navigating Loss of Taste & Smell From COVID-19
About a month ago, I tested positive for coronavirus. I get tested every week at work, which is how I realized I had it. Overall, my symptoms really weren’t bad, though I wasn’t entirely asymptomatic. I had a bit of a sore throat and runny nose. Though I didn’t have a fever at any point, […]
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How I Passed the RD Exam (While Working Full-Time)
As you might have seen in my previous post, I recently passed my RD exam! I’m still in shock after the amount of time I spent studying and stressing over it. I still have dreams about taking it… So while it’s all still fresh, I wanted to share my studying experience. Maybe some of my […]
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A Life Update!
Wow – it’s been a while since I’ve published a blog post! And it feels SO good to be back at it again! After a very inconsistent year of blogging, I will FINALLY be returning to my normal weekly blogging schedule! But before I return to my normal content, I wanted to update you all […]
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My Quarantine Reading Recommendations
Being stuck at home has given me a lot more time to do things that I never had time to do before. Growing up, I was an avid reader. But once I started college, my reading habits took a backseat, since I was pretty much always swamped with schoolwork. I have always planned to pick […]
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Macronutrients vs Micronutrients: What’s the Difference?
Today I want to discuss the difference between macro- and micronutrients. I know that it’s easy to get the two confused, so I’m hoping a quick post will help clear it up for anyone who is interested! Both macronutrients and micronutrients are essential for human health, but what are their individual roles within the body? […]
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How to Make a Matcha Latte
As I mentioned in a previous post, I am a bit obsessed with matcha tea, and I have been for about 4 years now. It’s such a great option for me personally, because I tend to get very jittery and anxious when I drink coffee. The chemical components of matcha facilitate a much slower release […]
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Why Severely Restricting Calories Won’t Help You Lose Weight
While we would all like to think that the key to weight loss is simply “calories in vs. calories out,” in reality, it’s much more complicated than that. Restrictive fad diets and modalities would like us to believe otherwise with their overly simplistic, black-and-white rules. But the truth is, successful weight loss cannot be done […]