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Can You Count To 9?

by luxfordnutri | Jun 8, 2021 | Health and Wellness

Do any of you struggle to eat vegetables? Is it the taste, the texture or the amount? Everyone has food preferences. Some of you may prefer raw produce, cooked fruits and vegetables or mixing produce in soups or smoothies. Find your preference and embrace it. This...

Rainbow Diet 4 You!

by luxfordnutri | Jun 1, 2021 | Health and Wellness

The guideline for fruit and vegetables is 9 servings per day. How many servings of fruit and vegetables do you eat each day? If you’re eating 0, aim to eat 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of vegetable each day for one week. If you’re eating 2, aim to eat 1 serving...

Are You Going Bananas?

by luxfordnutri | May 25, 2021 | Recipes

Does the month of February make you see hearts or does it make you go bananas? Bananas are the fruit of the month. This fruit is loaded with nutrition including fiber, natural sugars and potassium. Potassium and fiber are both valuable nutrients for heart health. Most...

Why Do You Eat What You Eat?

by luxfordnutri | May 18, 2021 | Health and Wellness

Last week I talked about food choices. I emphasized the fact that your body is only as healthy as your food choices and lifestyle. How do we make these choices? Research has shown we often mirror the behaviors of those around us – family members, coworkers, or...

You Only Have 1 Thyroid

by luxfordnutri | Jan 5, 2021 | Autoimmune Disorders, Health and Wellness

This year take time to listen to your body. You may be ignoring the common signs that indicate thyroid dysfunction. When thyroid hormone production decreases, the body begins to slow down. This is called hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped organ...