Smart Mouth Nutrition Blog
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A Different Kind of Reset This January
Personally, this January I’m craving routines that hold me—not challenge me. Meals that warm me. Workouts that energize me. And self-care that actually feels like care, not another thing to manage. Forget Resolutions, Embrace Reset Every January, there’s this familiar...
Blood Sugar: A Missing Piece in Heart Health
February is American Heart Month—and, as usual, the spotlight tends to be on cholesterol. And don’t get me wrong. Cholesterol is a big piece of the heart health puzzle. (And if you missed last week’s post crackdown on cholesterol myths, check it out HERE.) But here’s...
Cholesterol Isn’t the Villain: What Heart Health Science Actually Says
For decades, cholesterol has been framed as the ultimate heart-health villain. Lower is always better. Fat is bad. Avoid dietary cholesterol. Fear drives food choices. But, modern nutrition science tells a more nuanced—and more empowering—story. Cholesterol is not...
Nourish, Don’t Overhaul: Winter Nutrition for a Softer Reset This New Year
Personally, this January I’m craving routines that hold me—not challenge me. Meals that warm me. Workouts that energize me. And self-care that actually feels like care, not another thing to manage. If you're noticing the same this new year, keep reading to learn why...
How to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without the Guilt (Yes, Really)
Screenshot Ah, the holidays. That magical time of year when your relatives show up unannounced, the house smells like cinnamon and butter and your kids are vacillating between sugar highs and super crashes with all of the holiday sweets. And speaking of holiday...
💪 Creatine: Not Just for Gym Bros (Why I Take It Every Day)
When most people hear the word creatine, they think of bodybuilders and big tubs of powder. But here's the truth: creatine isn't just for athletes—it’s a powerhouse for those in midlife, too... especially women. Cue the objections:❌ “Isn’t that bad for your kidneys?”❌...
Eating Well During the Holidays: Tips to Nourish Yourself This Season
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family, friends and, of course, festive foods. But for many of us, it can also be a time of stress, indulgence and, ultimately, slipping into habits that can interfere with long-term health goals. While it's important to enjoy...
6 Ways to Keep Cholesterol in Check Today
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which means it’s a good time to shine the spotlight on the importance of cholesterol and how to keep it in check. Sure, you know your numbers (or maybe you don’t) and that you’re supposed to keep those numbers low...
Boost Your Brainpower: Best Foods for Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And if you think that Alzheimer’s sounds like something you don’t need to think about for many years, think again. Experts believe that the brain changes that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease begin two decades or more...
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