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The Truth on Truvia
Are Truvia and Stevia the same thing? Thanks to a false-advertising job well-done, many health conscious consumers have been tricked into believing that Truvia is the same thing as Stevia. The (disappointing) truth is that, despite the fact that Truvia is...
Gut WHAT? [Gut Health 101]
Think of all the years you've been living on this planet. Now think of all the times you've eaten foods saturated with sugar, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, preservatives and pesticides. Think of the courses of antibiotics you were put on to kill the unhealthy...
Dietitian Cassie: Low-Carb Conversations Co-Host
I am proud to be a co-host on “Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore & Friends,” a podcast show airing on Fridays! This show has been one of my favorite health shows for a long time now because of the energy, insight and honesty Jimmy and his friends always...
Egg Bake Recipe
As you may already know, I eat eggs for breakfast nearly every day. It does take time to make eggs in the morning—not a lot of time, but we all know how some mornings can be very rushed. Because of this, I like to always have a back-up. I try to make it a priority to...
Transitioning from Life as a Semi-Vegetarian
With vegetarianism steadily becoming mainstream and embraced by many, chances are you’ve met a vegetarian, read something about it or at least wondered what the hype is all about. According to the Vegetarian Resource Group, the number of people following a vegetarian...
What Dietitian Cassie Eats
I get so many questions from all of you asking what I personally eat for meals and snacks, along with which brands I choose. As you may have noticed, I'm not ashamed to share my eating habits and strategies with you! Please note that everything I share with you is...
Protein Pancakes
Tonight I had the desire to make pancakes (yes, pancakes for dinner!) — but don't be fooled by the picture! These are not your traditional, carb-heavy pancakes. This is a recipe that I invented in my kitchen, and it's one that will certainly be used again! My favorite...
Cinco de Mayo
For a lot of us, this holiday has become yet another excuse to gorge on foods that are high in carbohydrates (sugar) and trans fats... such as nachos, cheese dips and margaritas. Well I've got a way to make this special day more nutritious! Guacamole! Guacamole dip is...
Eat Green and Clean for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by eating cleaner, greener, plant-based foods and incorporating strategies that are better for our environment. Five easy ways to be greener: 1) Eat greener and cleaner. Focus on increasing your consumption of green foods, such as leafy greens,...
Animal Crackers
It's National Animal Crackers Day. The Animal Cracker: A well-known kid-friendly snack that makes both kids and adults smile, presented in the shape of friendly circus animals in fun, colorful, strategically marketed packaging. I used to be a fan of these critters,...