by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Sep 7, 2018 | Nutrition
The word “diet” often implies following a special, restricted selection of food either to lose weight or for medical reasons. If you are following a diet for a medical reason or because you have experienced adverse reactions when eating certain foods, you’re doing it... 
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Jul 18, 2018 | Inner Strength, Mindset, Nutrition
I have thigh meat. At least that’s what I call it. I first noticed this generous helping of inner thigh fat when I was around 10 or 11. I wanted to be a teenager, and the girls in Teen Magazine did not have thigh meat. Therefore, I did not like that I had thigh meat.... 
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Jun 23, 2018 | Nutrition
Let’s talk about stress, baby. Let’s talk about you and me . . . The fight or flight response due to acute or chronic stress will really do a number on emotional and physical health. Here are 3 quick fixes to implement at your next meal. 1. eat in a calm,... 
by Melinda Hughes, MSHN | Jun 6, 2018 | Mindset, Nutrition
It started with loneliness. Deep, unbearable loneliness. The day that changed my life in 2005. I was driving to a friend’s birthday party with that pit of dread in my stomach. During the 40 minute drive, I practiced politely refusing the birthday cake. I’m not feeling...
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