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Allison Brewer
Nutrition Coach
This is my blog about nutrition, movement, & intentional actions to fortify you for life's adventures. Thank you for reading!


A Cautionary Tale About Nutrition for Thyroid Health
I just took an unplanned (and pretty scary) deep-dive learning about thyroid health and I think what I learned might help you too.
Jan 154 min read
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What Are "Net Carbs" & Why Should You Be Cautious With Them? (+ A Plant-Based Breakfast Idea)
Let's talk about "net carbs", added fiber, and why you should proceed with caution (+ a breakfast idea!)
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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What is Food Quality & Why Does it Matter?
What is "food quality" and why does it matter if I'm hitting my calorie or macro goals? Maybe you’ve heard someone say “if it fits your...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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Lightened Up Ginger Sesame Dressing
One of my favorite tricks to reduce calories in sauces and dressings is to replace some or all of the oil with nonfat Greek yogurt (try...
Feb 11, 20241 min read
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Microwave Protein Lava Cake
If you're too cold for a protein shake, try this microwave chocolate protein lava cake instead!
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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How to Use the Recipe Feature in MyFitnessPal
When you're new to tracking macros, logging food from recipes you cook at home can feel daunting. Let me show you how to make this easy!...
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Protein Hacks You May Not Have Tried Yet
If increasing your protein intake is something you’re working on, it can take a little creativity to hit your target at first. Maybe some...
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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How to Hit a Full Day of Macros
How to hit your macros for the day
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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Strategies for Navigating Holiday Meals & My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
One of the requests I get often is for recipes or meal ideas. Since Thanksgiving is next week in the US, I wanted to share some of my...
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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A Personal Story About Cholesterol
We all know diet and exercise make a positive difference for our health, but the nerd in me loves to see the data shift along with the...
Oct 13, 20236 min read
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Hot vs Cold Decisions: How to Honor Your Goals When Emotions Are High
Do you struggle to stick to your goals in social situations? Maybe you eat and train in alignment with your plan during the week, but the...
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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How to Record Macros for a Portion of a Recipe in MyFitnessPal
Logging macros for a portion of a recipe is something I'm asked about a lot from clients who are just learning to track macros! To do...
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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How to Hit Your Protein Goal, Even as a Vegetarian
As a nutrition coach, I am often encouraging my clients to increase their protein intake. If you are working with a coach, they have...
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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