Behavioral Nutrition

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National Wellness Month:  The 1 Hidden Reason Most Wellness Advice Starts Too Late

Every August, National Wellness Month encourages people to take a closer look at their health and well-being.  Many respond by purchasing healthier foods, joining a gym, committing to better sleep, or promising themselves that this time they will finally stick to a healthier lifestyle.  While these are worthwhile goals, the enthusiasm that accompanies them often […]

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Why We Eat: The Number 1 Emotional Behavior That Quietly Sabotages Weight Loss

If you had to name the emotion most responsible for your eating behavior, and quietly sabotaging your weight loss, what would your answer be? Stress Anxiety Sadness Loneliness Frustration Happiness None of the Above Did you circle stress in your mind?  Maybe the runners-up were anxiety, loneliness, or even happiness.  After all, food has become

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Stress Doesn’t Just Change Your Mood—It Rewrites Your Menu

Why Stress Makes You Crave Sugar Deadlines, phone’s ringing non-stop, baby crying, slow internet, stuck in rush hour traffic, loved one fighting cancer and you’re the primary caretaker.  The pressure, tension, and fatigue mount and suddenly sugar feels less like a choice and more like a necessity.  That’s not a lack of discipline.  That’s biology

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