If you read this previous blog about types of salt (sodium chloride), you might recall that I mentioned salt is an essential nutrient. The body uses salt to maintain fluid levels and support muscle and nerve function. Sodium is critical for heart, liver and kidney function. Chloride, the other part
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5 RD-approved dips from Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe's has grown to become a grocery store staple. However, with the constant rotation of new products, it's tough to weed out what is or isn't healthy. Cooking from scratch is the gold standard, but sometimes we need those quick and easy buys. As you incorporate healthier swaps into
The Many Meals You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken
As some of you might know, I have recently had a baby. This means that everything about my life has changed! Including how I go about making dinner. Currently, I have very limited time to prepare meals on most nights. For a while it was whatever I could make with