Tag: health
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The Truth Behind Superfoods: Super or Sensationalized?
A recently popularized term that we’ve all become familiar with is “superfood.” We hear this buzzword thrown about on a daily basis. But have you ever stopped to think, “What exactly is a superfood?” Most of us haven’t. We simply hear a word that sounds legitimate, and is (let’s be honest) being used by a […]
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5 Easy Steps to Master Meal Prepping
When most of us hear the phrase “meal prepping,” our minds automatically jump to images of countless rows of Tupperware containers filled with chicken, rice, and broccoli. The concept of meal prepping has been built up quite a bit over the years and the phrase alone is enough to intimidate most of us. But I’m […]
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The Surprising Repercussions of the “Clean Plate Club”
The “Clean Plate Club” is well known across the US, used on a daily basis by parents and caregivers alike. However, this previously widely adopted strategy is now being discouraged due to the negative effects seen in adults who were raised with it. In this post, I’ll be talking about what the clean plate is, […]
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Hello 2022!
Well hello again! It has been almost an entire year since I’ve published a GHN blog post! The year 2021 was a year dedicated to getting my business, Georgia Haas Nutrition LLC, off the ground. So the blog definitely took the back burner for a while there. But I’m back! Now that my business is […]
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Introducing Georgia Haas Nutrition!
Hello loyal readers! I have an extremely exciting announcement to share with you all. As you might’ve already noticed, I have changed the name of my website to GeorgiaHaasNutrition.com. I have also slightly changed the layout of my site. And the reason for this is because I am starting my own virtual nutrition private practice!!! […]
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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 I Don’t Want an Apple Watch
Over the past year or so, Apple Watches have completely blown up. Everyone and their mother seems to have one. Because of their growing popularity, I thought about whether or not it was something that I might want to invest in for myself. It didn’t take me long to come to the conclusion that it […]
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9 Foods That Will Help Improve Your Eye Health
Everyone wants to have healthy eyes. And being the generation with screens constantly in front of us, it is extremely important for us to consider ways to improve our eye health. Studies show that excessive screen time leads to eye strain, which results in eye dryness, irritation, fatigue, and blurred vision. So since we’re basically set up […]
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How My Trip to Italy Gave Me a New Perspective on Food
My sophomore year of college, over winter break, I had the privilege of going to Southern Italy for 2 weeks on a school-organized trip. The trip was planned by the Nutrition Department at SLU. Because of this, the entire itinerary we had planned for us involved all things food-related. We were to be immersed in […]