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Lauri Boone, RD

Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor

Rochester, NY

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Are there any foods that I can add into my diet to boost my immune system?

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Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

There are some wonderful immune-boosting foods that you can easily add to your daily diet--especially during the winter months when cold and...

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Are there foods that boost your metabolism? Not just healthy/make you feel full, but actually boost the metabolism?

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Sarah B. asked this

Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Hi Sarah B.,

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During the holiday season, any tips on how to avoid temptation and not binge on unhealthy foods for several weeks straight?

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Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Eating well during the holiday season can be challenging. But here are a few tips that might help:

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What are the best ways to ease into clean eating?

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MillieFH asked this

Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Hi MillieFH,

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What are the best foods to make you feel full?

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Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

The best foods to fill you up and give you that feeling of satiety are high-fiber foods, which add bulk and volume to your meals and snacks ...

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What's the best way to get a flatter stomach?

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Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Combining clean eating with exercise will help get your tummy toned--and in addition to the great info above, the following gut-friendly nut...

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I'm aiming toward no more than 40g of healthy fat/day in my diet. Is having 20g one day and 60g the next the same as having 40g per day?

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CHIgirl asked this

Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Forget about numbers or counting fat grams--studies show that the type of fat you consume is more likely to raise or lower your risk of cert...

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How do I eat healthy when I have a texture aversion to fruit (all of them), veggies (lettuce is the worst), nuts, and fish?

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Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

One of the simplest ways to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats (like those found in nuts and fish) in the diet is to add ...

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I've read a lot online about drinking apple cider vinegar (1 tbs in water) for weight loss (or detoxing). Does this work and is it safe?

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CHIgirl asked this

Lauri Boone, RD (Registered Dietitian & Raw Food Instructor) answered

Apple cider vinegar is far from a weight-loss "miracle" food, but there are several human and animal studies suggesting that apple...

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