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10 low-sugar beverages that aren’t (plain old) water
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10 low-sugar beverages that aren’t (plain old) water

Cheryl Strachan
November 14, 2020

I was brainstorming with a client this week on ways to stay hydrated in a demanding work setting while wearing a mask all day. A challenge for sure. “Just drink more water” is easy to say, harder to do. And what if you’re not keen on water? We strategized about…

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Does juice belong in your heart-healthy kitchen?
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Does juice belong in your heart-healthy kitchen?

Cheryl Strachan
January 17, 2019

I had the pleasure of doing my “Eating for Energy” workshop this week at a corporate health fair, but ran out of time to answer one of the questions that had been posed at the start: “What are my thoughts on 100% unsweetened fruit juice?” Since I wrote up the answer…

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Have you been hoodwinked by SanPellegrino?
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Have you been hoodwinked by SanPellegrino?

Cheryl Strachan
September 27, 2016

Most people are quite aware that Coke, Pepsi, and other sodas are liquid sugar bombs. Since going into private practice, I’ve been invited to speak at numerous events about healthy eating, and I’m happy to report seeing less and less pop being offered to attendees (although it’s not gone… see picture below, taken…

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Ten tips for a healthier Halloween… for you
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Ten tips for a healthier Halloween… for you

Cheryl Strachan
October 30, 2015

Just one. Okay, maybe another. Mmmm just one more. I really shouldn’t have bought these. I cannot resist them. Oh well, whatever. Halloween is just once a year, right?  Ugh, I should not have eaten so much candy… Does this sound familiar? Our Facebook and Twitter feeds are full of helpful articles about managing children’s Halloween candy , but I’ve yet…

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