The Bellezza Corner by Amanda Cortman
How I Stay Motivated to Eat Healthy

How I Stay Motivated to Eat Healthy

Buongiorno amici! Longtime readers and friends of mine will know that I’ve always been into healthy eating and living.  I’ve had different periods of rigidity (that I’ve set for myself) as it pertains to diet, but now I’ve more or less settled on eating mostly plant-based while indulging when I need/want to.  I’ve recently been rereading and listening to some health information that has reminded me of the importance of staying on this track.  I thought it was a perfect…

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4 Things To Consider When Choosing A “Diet” To Follow

4 Things To Consider When Choosing A “Diet” To Follow

Ciao tutti! Maybe it takes a little more than an apple a day. There are obviously so many choices out there as far as diets go.  Rather than listing all the options and going through pros and cons of each, I thought I’d give some suggestions and guidelines to follow when making your decisions about what to eat.  This way, even if you don’t want to choose some fixed plan, you can at least make a more informed decision about…

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Eating Order Matters!

Eating Order Matters!

Hi everyone! Today I’m writing about a very important food-related topic: eating order. If we remember that our digestion holds the key to our overall health, we might consider that throwing a bunch of foods in at random may not process as well as having a certain order to things… and that order is light to heavy. Particularly if you are someone who experiences indigestion, gas pains, or bloating after your meals, consider making some changes in your eating order…

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The Magical Food That Is…Apple Cider Vinegar!

The Magical Food That Is…Apple Cider Vinegar!

Well hello everyone, We made it through Monday- good stuff. Today I’m going through all the beauty benefits of the miracle product that is apple cider vinegar.  I’ve been drinking this pungent little guy for many years, as it has so very many health and beauty benefits from helping with your cold to aiding in weight loss, and is super easy to incorporate into your diet.  Read on to find out what it is, how to drink it, and why…

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What’s Really In That “Nutritious” Smoothie

What’s Really In That “Nutritious” Smoothie

Hellooo everyone, There is a lot of misinformation circulating regarding what constitutes a “healthy” smoothie.  I feel like everyday I see at least a few instagram posts of bloggers or social media celebrities promoting some weight-loss smoothie or protein powder.  Beyond social media, nearly all of the “Smoothie King”-type smoothie stands around offer drinks that they market as nutritious and healthy alternatives.  In reality, these drinks are often filled with sugars, artificial flavors and sweeteners, dairy, and loads of dairy-based protein.…

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