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“If you eat a wide variety of REAL food, the nutrients will take care of themselves.” We say this often at Eat REAL America—but for many people, it almost sounds too simple. After all, we’ve been taught for years to track, count, and worry: It’s easy to feel like you need a spreadsheet—or a tracking […]
Have you seen the new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? If not, here is a link – you can find them at the new website realfood.gov. The second sentence in the document? “The message is simple: eat real food.” While the guidelines certainly aren’t perfect, can we just pause for a moment and […]
Are you excited for the start of 2026? As the new year approaches, people everywhere start thinking about what they want to do differently. And year after year, the #1 resolution is almost always the same: “eat healthier” (usually followed closely by “exercise more”). Unfortunately, many people will dive head-first into the latest fad diet. […]
Do you remember our coaching tip last December about the highly anticipated update to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines? If not, we encourage you to check it out here! Federal law requires the guidelines to be updated every 5 years, and since the last update was in 2020, the new guidelines were to be finalized in […]
Most of us have heard this buzzword thrown around when a food is described as “healthy.” Or, you may have seen it on the front of the boxes in the cereal aisle. But do we really understand what antioxidants are and what they do for our bodies and our health? Understanding antioxidants is VERY […]
Did you read our coaching tip about how not all calories are created equal? We talked about how many REAL FOODS are nutrient dense, low in calories and help you feel full. And when you eat these foods, it frees you from feeling like you need to count calories. One of these foods is the humble […]
Do you remember last year when we met up with Santa in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? He was recruiting more helpers for the North Pole, and we enjoyed catching up over a traditional pasty (thanks to recommendations from our Michigan friends) and a cup of coffee. Well, a few months ago when we shared […]
Do you count numbers as part of your diet? Some people count calories. Others count carbs, sodium, fat, or added sugars. We know there are situations where it might be helpful to track these things, but let’s think differently for a moment. What if you took a different approach to counting and didn’t have to […]
As you are embracing your REAL food journey, there is one area that may need a little help and renovation… the kitchen pantry! The pantry has a funny way of accumulating items that never get used, or get lost in time. If you can’t remember the last time you did a kitchen pantry clean-out, maybe […]
We’ve all heard, “it’s important to have a healthy gut.” But what EXACTLY does that mean? And, maybe you have heard people talk about the “microbiome,” but wonder what in the world that is all about?! We want to shed some light on this topic. And, to help, we sought out the expertise of […]
Have you or someone you love just been told… “You have prediabetes” (or “you have diabetes”)? Unfortunately, this is currently happening at an alarming rate, and we have had numerous recent encounters with people facing this exact situation. According to the CDC, almost 12% of the U.S. population has diabetes. On top of that, 38% of […]
What if you could live to 100? And, we are talking about REALLY LIVING and REALLY THRIVING! Think of all the great moments, experiences and memories! Imagine being part of not just your grandchildren’s lives, but your great grandchildren…and great, great grandchildren! Have you heard of the Blue Zones project? Over a period of 10+ […]
Why is it so important to keep our cholesterol in check? Heart disease is the number one leading killer for both men and women! Because of this, it’s very important to keep our cholesterol at healthy levels, preferably below 200 mg/dl (preferably below 180). And even more importantly, keep the lousy LDL cholesterol to […]