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New Frontiers: From the Salish Sea to the Savannah

Maria Faires, RD, is a Registered Dietitian, Master Personal Trainer, and licensed Boat Captain with over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. As the founder of My Active Nutrition, she sp ...

Found in:   Active Travel  •  Healthy Boat Living  •  Hiking and Mountaineering  •  RV and Camping

Tags:   #adventuretravel    #boatingdestinations    #cruises    #kenyasafari    #packingsystems    #rv, camping, van life    #sanjuanislands    #travelexercise   

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Decades of Science vs. 10 Pages of Policy: A Dietitian’s Critique of the New Food Pyramid and 2026 Dietary Guidelines

Cardiovascular & Metabolic Standards The American Heart Association (AHA): Scientific Statement on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease. This remains the definitive evidence for maintaining a 10% satu ...

Found in:   Active Healthy Aging  •  Food  •  Health Conditions  •  Healthy Behavior Change  •  Nutrition  •  Weight Management

Tags:   #healthyhabits    #mealplanning    #menuplanning   

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A Dietitian's Guide: How to Shorten a Cold by 2 to 4 Days

Zinc for the Common Cold •    Hemilä, H. (2017). "Zinc lozenges and the common cold: a meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of total zinc dosage.& ...

Found in:   Health Conditions  •  Nutrition  •  Supplements

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Heating a Camper, Van or SUV While Camping

You've successfully addressed how to generate the right kind of heat, but the battle for a healthy RV or camper interior isn't over. In an enclosed space like a van or SUV, human activity—breathin ...

Found in:   Healthy Boat Living  •  RV and Camping

Tags:   #rv, camping, van life   

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