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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Jun 3, 20243 min read
If you crave this...
If you crave the sweet/salty combo of peanut butter + chocolate but also want to maintain your health goals, this is a total win-win...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 23, 20233 min read
Gratitude Attitude
When I was little, my mom would set a cassette player outside, in the hallway, between my room and my brothers' room. She would play...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 19, 20232 min read
Have your Thanksgiving and eat it, too!
Who doesn't love a holiday structured around good food? What's not to love? Thanksgiving has been one of, if not my top, favorite holiday...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Buckwheat Waffles
When you're trying to promote weight loss and create happy hormones, most women jump immediately to cutting calories, skipping meals and...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Hydration Station
We all know it's important to stay hydrated. But is plain water the best option? In short. No. Plain water can actually dehydrate you...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Green Monster Smoothie
A powerful detoxing drink and a major hydration mix. This drink is a great breakfast or snack on-the-go. You get your veggies, your...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Bone Broth--nature's most healing drink
If you've never tried good, quality bone broth tea you are in for a real treat. Bone broth has so many health benefits! It's -full of...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Golden Milk
Golden milk is comforting, anti-inflammatory and delicious. It's one of my favorite drinks on a chilly day. There are multiple versions...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Let's Discuss: 5 Basic Steps
If you're like me, you don't want to read a lengthy blog post, just cut to the chase, give me the information or recipe and let's all...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20236 min read
Let's Discuss: Insulin (aka the Mario transport)
You may know someone who uses insulin or has talked about having "blood sugar issues". But did you know insulin is a hormone? A major one...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20235 min read
Let’s Discuss: Inflammation
"What's the craziest thing you've ever seen?"...cue frantic mental discussion over whether they really want to hear that story or go with...
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Amanda Merrell, Nurse Practitioner
Nov 3, 20235 min read
Let's Discuss...Functional Medicine
You know how it goes when you start small talk with someone. You may discuss the weather. A quick review of recent sports or family...
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