Posts by Amelia Frost
How to Make Produce Last Longer
Eating healthy is by no means an easy feat, but it is completely possible with a little bit of know-how and effort. One issue that often arises for people who are starting to eat more whole foods is produce going bad. After a few days, or even a few hours for some grocery items, your…
Read MoreQuick Black Bean Chili Over Lime Couscous
Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Vegetarian and looking for a high-protein meal? Look no further than this recipe, which gives you 20 grams of vegetarian protein per serving, plus tons of fiber to keep you full. Contrary to popular belief, chili doesn’t need to simmer for hours to deliver great flavor. This…
Read MoreDo I Need to Track Everything I Eat, Even Snacks and Condiments?
You’re halfway through making dinner when you sneak a few bites of roasted potatoes straight from the pan. Later, you drizzle extra ranch on your salad, but forget to log it. And that spoonful of peanut butter before bed? It didn’t seem worth it to track. If this sounds familiar, you might be missing small…
Read MoreIntroducing the Enhanced Meal Scan Feature!
We’re excited to roll out a significant update to our Meal Scan feature.* Now with photo upload, you can streamline your food-logging experience like never before. With this innovation, we add the choice of real-time or any time meal scanning for an even more integrated and intelligent system.** *The Meal Scan feature is currently…
Read MoreDIY Anti-Aging Rosehip Face Serum
Over the years I’ve heard from many of you that this rosehip face moisturizer is a favorite. Rosehip seed oil is amazing for skin, especially for anyone who wants to restore or protect the skin barrier as we age. I started experimenting with rosehip some more and came up with this anti-aging rosehip face serum.…
Read MoreMicronutrients and GLP-1s: What You Should Know
Starting a GLP-1 medication can feel like a whirlwind. Weight loss might be the headline benefit of GLP-1s, but these medications can also change how hungry you feel and how much food you want to eat (1). All of a sudden your favorite foods might seem unappealing. They might even turn your stomach. Along with…
Read MoreSimple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
Cool winds, crunchy leaves, and pumpkins on the porch mean it’s soup weather time at our house. The Instant Pot starts to live on the counter and all of the favorite cold-weather comfort foods start their rotation. Tomato soup was one of my favorite soups before switching to a real-food diet. Now, I don’t think…
Read MoreWhy Protein Intake Is Crucial for GLP-1 Users
Imagine this: You’ve been on a GLP-1 for a few months. The scale has shifted in a direction you had hoped and even your clothes are beginning to fit better. Your friends are noticing! But you noticed your energy dips during the day in a way that doesn’t feel like hunger (2) or maybe you…
Read MoreHow to Support Healthy Magnesium Levels: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Magnesium and Its Importance Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in numerous physiological processes in the human body. It is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, contributing to the maintenance of various bodily functions such as muscle contraction, nerve transmission, energy production, and protein synthesis. In particular, magnesium supports muscle…
Read MoreHow Fast Should the Scale Move? A Dietitian’s Guide to Weekly Weight Changes
You’ve committed to changing your weight — but how fast should the scale actually move? It’s one of the most common questions people ask when starting out on a health journey. The answer: slower and steadier than you might expect. Here’s what a healthy pace looks like, why results vary so much from person to…
Read MoreWhy Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve It)
Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a good predictor of longevity. This simple, yet often overlooked health marker is a great way to tell us more about what’s going on in the…
Read MoreShea Butter Lotion Bar Sticks
On average women use about 19 bodycare products a day that contain an estimated 500+ different chemicals. In college my bathroom was filled with dozens of hair products, skin products and makeup containers with hundreds of ingredients. These shea butter lotion sticks though have just 5. I’ll admit that I’m a skin care product addict.…
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