Nutrition By Mia

Quick Nutrition Tip: Plant-based Iron and Vitamin C

Kiwi and Cashews make an excellent pair. Plant-based iron is widely unavailable to the body but coupling these sources (ie. cashews) with vitamin C (ie. kiwi) will greatly aid its absorption. Vitamin C will form an absorbable complex with iron and additionally act to reduce it to its ferrous form which…
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Diet and The Human Microbiome

Our thumbprint may set us apart but perhaps more distinguishing is the composition of our microbiome. Our bodies house over 100 trillion internal microorganisms, a readily evolving composition that changes with each bite we take. These microorganisms– some good, some bad either make up a healthy composition or one out…
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Foods for: Valentine’s Day

You certainly don’t need Valentine’s Day to fall in love with these foods! Once I can get my hands on a heart-shaped cookie-cutter I’ll be brainstorming pancake recipes that utilize beets for a festive and nutritious touch. Also on my to-make list is homemade chocolate using coconut oil, cocoa powder and…
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Nutrient-packed Caesar Salad (vegan)

I’ve never met a caesar salad I didn’t like but why settle for like when you can LOVE. This one is for all of my iceberg lettuce lovers convincing you to “go romaine” for a similar taste but much more nutrition! Currently enjoying chopped romaine with this creamy dressing made…
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Guide to: Winter Produce

Keeping cozy in the winter extends beyond heated blankets and mugs of tea. Enhanced flavor & nutrition coupled with affordability is associated with eating in season. Winter is all about warming produce, those that take longer to digest thus helping to regulate body temperature. Missing the plethora of produce that…
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Creamy Alfredo “pasta” (gluten free, dairy free and vegan)

Creamy, dreamy “pasta” with a vegan-based “Alfredo” sauce. Yes, I went there. These sort of dishes spell comfort for me while still providing significant nutritional benefit because of its whole ingredients. Spaghetti squash will always be my favorite pasta substitute because it creates a similar texture while providing ample fiber…
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