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Nurse in the Kitchen | The Sugar-Free Challenge

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We are just finishing up with several sugar-heavy holidays: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. This is the perfect time to make a sugar change! Have you ever wondered what your life would be like with less sugar? I’m not talking about fruit sugar, or the sugar your body creates as it breaks down carbohydrates. I’m talking about added sugar, the kind that sweetens cookies, cakes, cereal, coffee’s,  muffins, chocolate, candies, sauces…the list goes on.

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The mountains can be seen in the background against the bright blue sky filled with clouds as golden plains stretch before the camera.
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Hiking Above Denver As The Seasons Change

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That’s the beauty of connecting with nature. It reminds us how small we are in the grand scheme of things. With technology sucking us into an endless scroll of daily tragedies, celebrity gossip and catchy tunes we don’t even really want stuck in our head, it’s invigorating and reviving to clear your head with a fresh mountain hike.

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Based in Paris | Pizza for Christmas During Covid
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Based in Paris | Pizza for Christmas During Covid

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In confinement for your holidays? Wear your favourite pyjamas, or ‘dress up’ and schedule a Holiday Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime with family and spend time sharing good and humorous memories of past holidays together. Recall the special details of the beautiful table, who arrived to share the holiday meal, who prepared it, and bring up some laughable unexpected incidents.

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a variety of organic Whole Foods
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Nurse in the Kitchen | The 80/20 Principle – Staying Whole with Whole Foods

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Whole foods are foods that have been minimally processed and for the most part are in their original form, whether cooked or raw. They tend to be perishable and do not contain preservatives, sweeteners, additives, artificial colorings, or require fortification with vitamins and minerals. Because they are minimally processed, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing co-factors that assist in digestion and assimilation.

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