Quinoa, the Superfood

Quinoa, the superfood

About the author: Alexa Sparkman

A nationally recognized specialist, Alexa Sparkman has more than 30 years experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist working with nutrition therapy and behavioral change. She is uniquely qualified to counsel people of all ages toward a healthier way of eating, renewed lifestyle and wellness. Alexa is a well-sought-after source and has been quoted in major metropolitan publications including Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and local favorite Austin Fit Magazine. As a lecturer in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, Alexa taught nutrition counseling skills to upper-level undergraduates and works as a preceptor with UT’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

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Are energy bars healthy? The answer may surprise you.

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Are energy bars healthy?

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Don't be fooled by the word "energy." Whether an energy bar is healthy depends on its ingredients.

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2 days ago

Eating feeds the “feel good” hormones in the brain. If your system is overstimulated, this could play a role in obesity.

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Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the Brain

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Overstimulation of this system could play a role in obesity, researchers say

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3 days ago

Do you have acid reflux? Try going vegetarian. Study suggests it can be as effective as meds.

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Acid Reflux? Try Going Vegetarian

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Study hints that change in eating habits may be as effective as medications

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4 days ago

Losing weight gets personal. Does combining diet and behavioral changes help? We think so.

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Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help

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More than a third of U.S. adults are obese, but a more personalized approach to both diet and exercise can help with weight loss.

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5 days ago

Looking for a low-carb alternative to flour tortillas? Try these yummy Cauliflower Tortillas.

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Cauliflower Tortillas - Recipe Girl

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Recipe for Cauliflower Tortillas with lime and cilantro. Nutritional information and Weight Watchers points included.

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1 week ago

Do obese parents have obese children? Yes, it would seem to indicate that they do.

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Mothers, Fathers and Obesity in Offspring

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Evidence that the mother’s weight alone determines her children’s future metabolic health is weak.

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Slow and steady wins the weight loss race. Fluctuations in pounds shed predict poorer results.

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Slow and Steady Wins the Weight-Loss Race

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Study found fluctuations in pounds shed over a year of dieting predicted poorer results

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