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High-Protein Snacks to Kill Cravings
Cravings don’t just show up—they kick down the door, throw your blood sugar around, and before you know it, you’re making high-sugar food choices. The solution? High-protein snacks that actually do their job —keeping you full, stabilizing hormones, and stopping that 3 p.m. or 10 p.m. pantry raid before it even begins. These options are portable, delicious, and approved for busy women who need something fast, satisfying, and not loaded with nonsense. Below are some of the easi
Bess Berger
Dec 13 min read


Waffles Are for More Than the Weekends
Waffles used to be a weekend-only treat—and it’s time for an upgrade. Today’s high-protein waffles flip the script. They’re convenient, nutrient-balanced, and surprisingly blood-sugar friendly—exactly what women need in the morning to support hormones, energy, metabolism, and cravings. Instead of grabbing a carb-heavy breakfast or snack that spikes blood sugar and leaves you hungry an hour later, high-protein waffles offer slow-and-steady energy, fewer crashes, and better app
Bess Berger
Dec 12 min read


Nuts and Seeds for Fiber
Why Almonds, Walnuts, and Chia Seeds Are Everyday Gut and Hormone Health Superstars If there’s one nutrient most people think they’re getting enough of—but absolutely aren’t—it’s fiber. Most adults barely hit half the daily recommended amount: 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. As someone who spends a lot of time talking about digestion, hormone balance, heart health, and everyday nutrition, I can tell you directly—fiber is one of the most underrated game-changers in yo
Bess Berger
Dec 14 min read


The Best High-Protein Yogurts for Gut Health, Hormones, and All-Day Energy
A good yogurt can support gut health, improve digestion, strengthen immune function, and help maintain lean muscle. It also delivers key nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, and probiotics that keep everything from your bones to your bowels to functioning smoothly. But here’s the catch: not all yogurts are created equal. If you want one that truly supports your health and actually keeps you full, look for at least 12 grams of protein per serving and little to no added sugar. T
Bess Berger
Nov 252 min read


The Cleanest Jarred Tomato Sauces Worth Buying (Dietitian-Approved)
1. Hoboken Farms Marinara Hoboken Farms tomato sauce is rich, velvety, and swimming in pure olive oil. Literally, 2.5 tablespoons of olive oil per serving. Your taste buds will high-five you for this sauce swap. The ingredient list reads like someone’s Italian grandmother scrawled it down five minutes before dinner: tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onions, basil, sea salt, spices. No sugar, no fillers, no questionable natural flavors. All together, you get a savory, Non-GMO, perf
Bess Berger
Nov 192 min read


Five Flax Favorites
1. Viva Naturals Organic Ground Flaxseed Viva Naturals does the grind so you don’t have to. Their flax is so super smooth, blended into literally anything, and doesn’t give you that “Did I just swallow sand?” moment. Viva keeps the flavor mild, the texture friendly, and the nutrients intact. This flax is packed with omega-3s, lignans, and fiber. Simple Recipe: Viva Blueberry Flax Yogurt Bowl ¾ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp Viva flax ½ cup blueberries Dash cinnamon 2. NOW Foods Orga
Bess Berger
Nov 192 min read


3 Cottage Cheeses Worth Loving Again (Yes, Really)
Cottage cheese has had a glow-up. Once the sad diet food of the 1980s with leg warmers and too much hair spray, it’s now high-protein, creamy, and cool again. Let’s reintroduce you to the ones actually worth eating because no one should settle for something that tastes gagworthy just to get protein. 1. Good Culture Cottage Cheese This is the brand probably can be credited with breaking the cottage cheese glass ceiling. It’s clean tasting, made from high-quality milk, and has
Bess Berger
Nov 192 min read


My No-Crash Granola Guide
Granola is that food that can seem healthy but really be a sugar avalanche. That’s why I stick to a few trusted brands that deliver crunch and nutrition. If you’re trying to keep breakfast sane, blood sugar steady, and snacks satisfying instead of chaotic, these are the three granolas I keep in my pantry on repeat. Bear Naked Fit Granola Bear Naked’s Fit line is ideal if you’re looking for granola that won’t wreck your macros or send your blood sugar bouncing. Most flavors ha
Bess Berger
Nov 192 min read


Nutrition on Probiotics
Probiotics is a word some may associate with illness. Like at the pharmacy counter when we are picking up our antibiotics to take care of...
Bess Berger
Oct 20, 20182 min read


Nutrition on Magnesium
I know what you’re thinking. Magnesium? What really is magnesium? How does it affect me? Don’t worry; Nutrition has got you covered. Even...
Bess Berger
Oct 13, 20182 min read


The ABC's of Adrenal Health
Feeling lethargic, having brain fog, craving salt and sugar? Having problems falling asleep and waking up? All can be related to your...
Bess Berger
Oct 6, 20182 min read


Nutrition on Apple Cider Vinegar for Women’s Health
Apple cider vinegar is simply what it sounds like – a vinegar made from apples. Celebrities and the media have made this vinegar popular...
Bess Berger
Sep 29, 20183 min read


Nutrition on An Apple A Day Keeps Heart Disease Away
In America, 1 in 4 women will die from heart attack, stroke, or atherosclerosis every year. This puts heart disease as the number one...
Bess Berger
Sep 22, 20182 min read


Nutrition on Dairy Alternatives
Navigating the (Seemingly) Uninhabited Part of Your Grocery Store: The Dairy Alternatives In a previous blog, we mentioned some dairy...
Bess Berger
Sep 16, 20183 min read


The ABC's of Exotic Fruit
Fruits are healthy and delicious snacks that most people eat on a regular basis. When we think of fruits, we often think of apples,...
Bess Berger
Sep 8, 20182 min read


The ABC's of Omega-3s
Omega-3’s are a type of fat which help the body control inflammation, maintain the flexibility of artery walls, and reduce the risk of...
Bess Berger
Aug 18, 20182 min read


Don't Count on Counting Calories
Calories have always been a hot topic in the nutrition and fitness industry. Around this time of year, more and more people begin...
Bess Berger
Aug 11, 20183 min read


Nutrition on Antioxidants
The term antioxidant is very self-descriptive, but many people do not actually know what it means. Antioxidants quite literally work to...
Bess Berger
Aug 4, 20182 min read


ABC's of Spotting Inflammation
WHAT’S THAT? It sounds too good to be true. How could you take something as terrible as inflammation and use it to aid your health? Well,...
Bess Berger
Jul 31, 20183 min read


Six Tips for Fresher Meals
Click on the picture below for six tips on how to enhance the quality of your food!
Bess Berger
Jul 26, 20181 min read
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