Avocados: they’re so high in fat and calories, are they really a healthy item? Thumbnail

Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett, answers your questions about Nutrition 1. Avocados: they’re so high in fat and calories, are they really a healthy item? Don’t be afraid of the high fat content of avocados. Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat; this type of fat can help reduce LDL (the bad) cholesterol and may even [...]

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Nutritionist’s Corner: Go Orange this Valentine’s Day Thumbnail

written by Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett If you are in a cold climate like much of the country, perhaps you are lamenting the lack of sunshine and missing the fresh berries, sweet tomatoes and earthy basil readily available in the warm summer months. Fear not, there are many seasonal fruits and vegetables in your [...]

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Ask the Nutritionist: Which is better for you—a potato or brown rice? Thumbnail

Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett, answers your questions about Nutrition 1. How much protein does a vegetarian need? The simple answer is, a person who follows a vegetarian or vegan needs the exact same amount of protein as a healthy person (of the same age) following any other dietary plan. Protein is certainly an essential [...]

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The Pledge: Day 20: DESTINATION DINNER Thumbnail

The Fresh 20 is a company about dinner. Fresh dinner. Easy dinner. Family dinner. Healthy dinner. DINNER. I know the difference it has made in my life to eat consciously and build a strong family food culture. I’m always working on sharing that message because quite frankly, dinner saved my life. More accurately, it saved [...]

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The Pledge: Day 19 – TREAT YOURSELF Thumbnail

One of the most difficult tasks I encounter is taking care of myself. Isn’t it just easier to take care of everyone else first? I sat down with Joy Wilson, aka Joy the Baker, recently. I wanted her insight on how we can best feed our soul. She’s so good at tapping into her values [...]

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