MARCH 27, 2017 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD The quick answer is: it depends. Are you getting supplements that contain a potentially dangerous combination of fillers and questionable ingredients? Then yes, these might not be helping you reach your health goals… and what a
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MARCH 1, 2017 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD If you’ve been loving matcha lately, you’ll love this matcha latte recipe! It is creamy, with the faint bittersweet green notes of tea and a touch of vanilla. A little honey goes a long way
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FEBRUARY 22, 2017 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD In the last post I discussed everything carbohydrate. Now, we’re onto the next…. MACRONUTRIENT #2: Protein Proteins are made out of amino acids, which are simple organic compounds that combine to form hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). They’re
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FEBRUARY 8, 2017 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD This is part 2 in our series about the MACRO-trio lifestyle diet plan, brought to you by Philadelphia nutritionist Olivia Neely, RDN, LD. See part 1 in our series offering a whole-food alternative to Philadelphia weight
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JANUARY 26, 2017 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD Plenty of weight loss programs in Philadelphia center on severe calorie restriction, appetite suppression through medications, and exercising ’til you drop. Introducing the MACRO-trio plan: a baseline diet that can benefit everyone, and the best part
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DECEMBER 9, 2016 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD By now you have probably heard of bone broth. But what is it really and does it deliver the health benefits it boasts?? Let’s find out… Bone broth can be made from the bones of beef,
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DECEMBER 1, 2016 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD Kefir is one of the easiest ways make sure everyone in the family gets enough probiotics – eating a few forkfuls of a raw sauerkraut before a meal is also pretty easy (see my food
DECEMBER 1, 2016 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD By now hopefully we all know the wonderul health benefits of both probiotic and prebiotics. There really is no excuse not to include these both in supplement form and whole food form in your diet daily. Another
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NOVEMBER 30, 2016 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD One of the biggest challenges people experience when trying to cut down on sugar in their diet for whatever reason is beverage options, or rather lack of options. While water is of course the best choice,
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 by OLIVIA NEELY, RDN, LD It’s that time of year again: when one season evolves into another and brings with it a whole new beauty to the day. After living in Texas for the past few years I for one