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The Importance of Meal Prep
Meal prep is no joke when it comes to taking good care of your health. Making time to get balanced meals ready for the week helps cut...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Keep Your Bones Healthy Strong!
Did you know that the type of exercise we do when we are young and the foods we eat can affect the way our bones grow for the rest of our...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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What You Need to Know About Pre & Post Workout Nutrition
One of the most popular questions I get asked from clients is: What should I be eating before and after a workout? There are a few...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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Low Sugar Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Admittedly, baking is not my strong suit. I actually used baking powder instead of baking soda my first round making these. And it wasn't...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Homemade Granola Recipe
This simple recipe has become a staple in my pantry. It's easy to make for a week of delicious and nutritious breakfasts. You can also...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Know the Signs of Overtraining and Tips to Avoid It
As important as exercise is to a balanced lifestyle, it's important not to overdo it! Some signs to be aware of: Persistent muscle...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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Tips for a Balanced Life
I moved from Boston to Cape Cod with my husband Matt in 2017. It was a drastic life shift in a short period of time to go from city...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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Homemade Acorn Squash Soup - Vitamix® Recipe
You're gonna love serving this up as a main or starter dish! It's simple to make and the ingredients are packed with fiber and...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken with Lentils and Brown Rice Recipe
Working on new winter menus for my clients because believe it or not, spring is right around the corner! This one in addition to...

Cara Scinto
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Lavender helps lower stress and anxiety
Did you know stress and anxiety can play a role in our weight and overall health? When the mind is unbalanced, so is the body because...

Cara Scinto
Feb 20, 20211 min read
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3 Tips to Improve Your Overall Health
The balance of the body and mind leads to improved performance, health and wellbeing.

Cara Scinto
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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Covid, Covid, Covid. How to keep on goin'
We are living in unprecedented times. You have heard it a million times. If you are like me and have anxiety, the latest global news is...

Cara Scinto
Apr 25, 20202 min read
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Light Therapy and the Brain
Light therapy is thought to affect brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep, easing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) symptoms. Using a...

Cara Scinto
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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Set the Mood : Simple Tips for Better Sleep
Circadian rhythms can influence sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, eating habits and digestion, body temperature, and other important...

Cara Scinto
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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Cold Showers Relieve Depression
If you are already running out of the room thinking this is crazy and unbearable - hold on! Studies show that hot to cold showers provide...

Cara Scinto
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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The Best Essential Oils for Better Breathing
As someone who has lived with asthma for the last twenty years, breathing better is an important subject to me. Unfortunately, as...

Cara Scinto
Apr 2, 20192 min read
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Chocolate Coconut Nut Ball Recipe
In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day, I am sharing my simple four ingredient chocolate coconut nut ball recipe with you! Makes 4...

Cara Scinto
Jun 11, 20181 min read
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Getting Through Grief
Grief is something we all experience, even if it is not talked about frequently. A lot happens all at once when a loved one dies. People...

Cara Scinto
Apr 24, 20182 min read
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Go Ape for Antioxidants!
The latest nutrition buzz surrounding antioxidants is no joke! Scientific evidence has shown diets high in these free-radical fighting...

Cara Scinto
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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Client Spotlight: Sara
Like most of us, Sara struggled with keeping a balance between nutrition and exercise. So, she reached out to me for guidance and we...

Cara Scinto
Apr 24, 20181 min read
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