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We are a group of holistic-minded Nutritionists and other health professionals who write for Zing bars blog. Zing bars was founded by four Nutritionists, after finding out that a lot of nutrition bars out there aren't that nutritious. And the few that come close don't taste that great, and that's... Full Bio
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Foods That Put Out the Fire by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating The catechins and polyphenols found in dark chocolate soothe inflammation in the body. photo credit: nkzs Inflammation is a normal healthy process with a very imp ... Read on »
The Gluten-Free Junk Food Trap by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating This is the last in our celiac blog series for Celiac Awareness Month. Don’t forget to  Enter to win  our giveaway – a prize package including your favorite flavor ... Read on »
3 Gluten-Free Meals Under $30 by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re holding a monthlong giveaway to celebrate!  Enter to win  a prize package including your favorite flavor Zing bars and a Zing T-sh ... Read on »
8 Tips for a Gluten-free Kitchen by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating If you’re still feeling sick, cross-contamination may be the culprit. May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re holding a monthlong giveaway to celebrate!  Enter to ... Read on »
The Overlooked Symptoms of Celiac Disease by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating May is Celiac Awareness Month May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re holding a monthlong giveaway to celebrate!  Enter to win a prize package including your favo ... Read on »
5 Ways to Eat Green for Earth Day by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Earth Day is a great opportunity to take inventory of your pantry as well as your eating habits. How you eat and what you eat have a direct effect not only on your ... Read on »
Is “Health Guilt” Making You Sick? by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating April 16th is National Stress Awareness Day, and April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress and health are closely linked and, as a health coach, Beth sees this in practice o ... Read on »
Spring Zing Smoothies by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Whether you’re looking for pre or post-workout fuel or simply a change in your morning routine, smoothies can be quick, easy and delicious.  We’re all big smoothie fans he ... Read on »
6 Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating When clients tell me about their wellness goals, some want to lose weight or get fit — but just as many report wanting to feel more lively and upbeat. It’s not uncommon fo ... Read on »
Dear Dietitian: I’m Addicted to Sugar! by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating March is  National Nutrition Month , and we’d like to take the opportunity to open a discussion on sugar – a hot topic. This is the second in a series of posts in March co ... Read on »
What’s Sugar Doing In My Nutrition Bar? by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating March is National Nutrition Month , and we’d like to take the opportunity to open a discussion on sugar – a hot topic. This is the first in a series of posts in March conc ... Read on »
Does Eating Late Make You Fat? by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating On a typical day as a dietitian in a busy clinic, I will hear the following comment at least twice before lunchtime “I’m trying not to eat after 7pm, because I know ... Read on »
A Sweet and Healthy Valentine’s Day by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Raspberry-Filled Truffle Cups by Ricki Heller February is a big month for chocolate, and how appropriate that February is also American Heart Month . The health be ... Read on »
6 Fun Fitness Apps to Help You Stay on Track by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating When I ask previously active clients what made them stop exercising, many of them point to two common culprits. The first is boredom, and the second is lack of measurable pr ... Read on »
Foods That Bust Your Mood by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating By Zing Bars Nutritionist Erin Hugus MS, CN  Feeling blue?  Anxious or irritable?  Tired and unmotivated? What you’re eating could be the major culprit.  Here are some fo ... Read on »
Foods That Bust Your Mood by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Feeling blue?  Anxious or irritable?  Tired and unmotivated? What you’re eating could be the major culprit.  Here are some foods that bust your mood. photo credit: J ... Read on »
Four Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Are you feeling those January blahs? After the holidays, low energy and decreased vitality can creep into those short winter days, leaving you feeling, well… blah.  Here a ... Read on »
Failing Those Resolutions? Why the Resolutions, Not You, May Be the Problem by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Photo Credit: Alan Cleaver Those of you who have read my blogs for a while know that I am not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. If you can relate to my patient Anna’ ... Read on »
Gluten-Free Holiday Recipe Roundup by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Easy and elegant Nori-Wrapped Salmon, photo by  Amy Selleck The holiday season for many of us is filled with cooking and baking. I have friends who spend many hou ... Read on »
8 Ways to Get Off of the Couch This Winter by Zing Bars Blog Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Are you a fair-weather outdoor exerciser, like me? I love walking, running, and bicycling outdoors, but I hate working out in the rain. So instead of letting soggy ... Read on »