Summer Strawberries

By vickinutritionist | June 30, 2017

One bite into the local in-season strawberries, I’ve decided I cannot go back to the imported- California strawberries.  As with any fruit, sugar content and sweetness increases as the strawberry ripens.  The moment a strawberry is picked, it stops ripening. California strawberries are picked before they’re ripe so that they last the long trip to Canada without going mouldy. That’s the reason they remain hard and bland tasting.  

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Don’t Be a Slave To Your Scale

By vickinutritionist | June 30, 2017

Weighing -in daily can help you stay engaged and on track with the diet.  However daily weight fluctuations can cause you to feel discouraged or confused about what’s happening to you.   Weight changes may be related to changing body fluid levels or bowel habits rather than gains or losses in body fat.

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