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We often don’t do what we know we should. For example, we all know we need to “exercise more” and “eat better,” but knowing and doing are different. Many factors can get in the way, but an all-or-nothing mindset often bl...

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Have you ever been part of the “Wide Awake Club?” Well, you’re not alone. Millions of people, me included, are right there with you! This is often called feeling “tired yet wired.” There are many reasons for this. I have...

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So, do you want your spouse to eat healthier, but you’re not sure how to get them to eat more plants? Yes, I have been there too! Today, I hope that sharing what I’ve learned will inspire and support you on your journey....

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“A healthy man wants a thousand things; a sick man only wants one.”

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Does this sound like you? You’ve had your annual physical, reviewed your biomarkers, and decided to prioritize your health by making positive changes to improve your numbers. That’s a great start! Today, I’ll share a few...

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Since childhood, I have dreaded needles, largely because I experienced frequent sore throats when I was young. I can still distinctly hear my mother say to the doctor, “Just give her the shot. It works faster.” Those pen...

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I am always on the lookout for ways to buy high-quality whole plant foods at the best price. I have to admit that at first I thought Trader Joe’s was just about clever marketing. I never really understood what the hype w...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-6-whole-plant-foods-at-trader-joe%E2%80%99s","title":"Top Healthy Foods at Trader Joe’s","summary":"I am always on the lookout for ways to buy high-quality whole plant foods at the best price. I have to admit that at first I thought Trader Joe’s was just about clever marketing. I never really understood what the hype w...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/4-tips-to-master-weight-loss-without-dieting","html_content":"

Do you want to finally lose the weight without counting calories, points, or macros? Wouldn’t it be great if you could actually lose weight by eating more? Well, you sure can if you do it right! I have exciting news to s...

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This is something I wish I had known 10 years ago when my kids were making their own school lunches. Well, I know better now, and I can’t go back in time. We didn’t know what we didn’t know, right? This topic is where an...

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Costco is a great place to purchase quality, whole-plant foods in bulk with the absolute best prices. In my last blog, I wrote about five of my favorite food products, but there are many more. I am primarily the only per...

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As you begin to explore new whole plant foods and new plant-based recipes, you start to notice that there are some stores with better prices for the same or better products. I have been buying whole plant-based foods for...

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When I look back at the challenge of giving up the Diet Coke addiction of my twenties and thirties, I often think about how easy that was compared to the obsession I had with this one food. What food do you think would b...

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When I was a child, I would get so mad at my mother because she would make homemade chocolate chip cookies and add chopped nuts! I always believed she did so because then my sisters and I would not eat them all. How coul...

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Here is yet another area of controversy in the plant-based community. Some of the top experts claim that whole grains are beneficial because they are anti-inflammatory, and others say they are not. Which is true, and wha...

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How many servings of green vegetables do you eat each day? Michael Greger, MD, the king of nutrition research, is a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is a physician, New York Ti...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/eat-your-greens","title":"EAT YOUR GREENS!","summary":"How many servings of green vegetables do you eat each day? Michael Greger, MD, the king of nutrition research, is a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is a physician, New York Ti...","date_modified":"2026-04-01T10:30:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-tips-for-choosing-a-better-extra-virgin-olive-oil","html_content":"

For optimal health, it is essential to consume protein, complex carbohydrates, water, and healthy dietary fat. Research has shown that switching to a monounsaturated fat can lower your LDL cholesterol (the bad cholestero...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-tips-for-choosing-a-better-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"5 Tips For Choosing a Better Extra Virgin Olive Oil","summary":"For optimal health, it is essential to consume protein, complex carbohydrates, water, and healthy dietary fat. Research has shown that switching to a monounsaturated fat can lower your LDL cholesterol (the bad cholestero...","date_modified":"2026-03-25T11:15:35Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/trouble-losing-the-fat-part-2","html_content":"

In the 1970s, our government recommended a “low-fat” diet. At the same time, big food companies started creating packaged, processed convenience foods and labeled them “low-fat” or” fat-free.” The public was led to belie...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/trouble-losing-the-fat-part-2","title":"Trouble Losing the Fat? (Part 2)","summary":"In the 1970s, our government recommended a “low-fat” diet. At the same time, big food companies started creating packaged, processed convenience foods and labeled them “low-fat” or” fat-free.” The public was led to belie...","date_modified":"2026-03-18T10:30:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/trouble-losing-fat-this-could-be-why","html_content":"

Friends, when I studied this topic, I was shocked to find the truth! Most people don’t realize that this is happening for years, if not decades, before their blood sugar levels are considered “high". The problem lies in ...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/trouble-losing-fat-this-could-be-why","title":"Trouble Losing Fat? This Could Be Why!","summary":"Friends, when I studied this topic, I was shocked to find the truth! Most people don’t realize that this is happening for years, if not decades, before their blood sugar levels are considered “high\". The problem lies in ...","date_modified":"2026-03-11T10:30:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/american-public-enemy-1--heart-disease","html_content":"

Every year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publishes the top causes of death in the United States. In 2026, we can say that the same cause of death has held its place now for over 105 years. This is clearly a pub...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/american-public-enemy-1--heart-disease","title":"American Public Health Enemy #1","summary":"Every year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publishes the top causes of death in the United States. In 2026, we can say that the same cause of death has held its place now for over 105 years. This is clearly a pub...","date_modified":"2026-03-02T19:34:47Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-2-benefits-of-eating-whole-plant-foods","html_content":"

When it comes to nutrition, there is a lot of noise out there, and it is very confusing. If you look at the big picture, no matter which diet you choose, whether it's paleo, vegan, keto, vegetarian, whole 30, the dash di...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-2-benefits-of-eating-whole-plant-foods","title":"Top 2 Benefits of Eating Whole Plant Foods","summary":"When it comes to nutrition, there is a lot of noise out there, and it is very confusing. If you look at the big picture, no matter which diet you choose, whether it's paleo, vegan, keto, vegetarian, whole 30, the dash di...","date_modified":"2026-02-25T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-10-weight-loss-tips","html_content":"

When it comes to weight loss, each person has unique obstacles and opportunities. Losing weight is about what you eat, but there is much more to it if you want to keep the weight off for good. Fad diets that restrict cal...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-10-weight-loss-tips","title":"Top 10 Weight Loss Tips","summary":"When it comes to weight loss, each person has unique obstacles and opportunities. Losing weight is about what you eat, but there is much more to it if you want to keep the weight off for good. Fad diets that restrict cal...","date_modified":"2026-02-17T15:42:42Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/3-things-you-inherit-from-your-parents","html_content":"

How much can your parents’ health contribute to your health? We hear about genetic testing, and how if our parents are diagnosed with something such as “a bad heart” or breast cancer, we should be more aware. It all soun...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/3-things-you-inherit-from-your-parents","title":"3 Things You Inherit From Your Parents","summary":"How much can your parents’ health contribute to your health? We hear about genetic testing, and how if our parents are diagnosed with something such as “a bad heart” or breast cancer, we should be more aware. It all soun...","date_modified":"2026-02-10T21:57:02Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-simple-steps-to-getting-unstuck","html_content":"

Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, exhausted, hopeless, or unmotivated? This can be a sign that your nervous system is functioning in an unbalanced state. Sometimes we tend to shut down due to all the thing...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-simple-steps-to-getting-unstuck","title":"5 Simple Steps to Getting \"Unstuck.\"","summary":"Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, exhausted, hopeless, or unmotivated? This can be a sign that your nervous system is functioning in an unbalanced state. Sometimes we tend to shut down due to all the thing...","date_modified":"2026-01-18T18:37:37Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-tips-for-better-sleep","html_content":"

Insomnia is the number one health problem in the USA today, affecting seventy million people. That is one out of five Americans! Twenty-three million people have sleep Apnea, 1 in 4 are men, and 1 in 9 are women. “Short ...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-tips-for-better-sleep","title":"5 Tips for Better Sleep","summary":"Insomnia is the number one health problem in the USA today, affecting seventy million people. That is one out of five Americans! Twenty-three million people have sleep Apnea, 1 in 4 are men, and 1 in 9 are women. “Short ...","date_modified":"2025-12-06T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/the-truth-about-ldl-cholesterol--you-should-know-this-at-any-age","html_content":"

What exactly is cholesterol? How does this biomarker determine your health? Let’s dig into the facts to see what is considered a high amount of LDL cholesterol, and what we can do if it is high. Spoiler alert! My persona...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/the-truth-about-ldl-cholesterol--you-should-know-this-at-any-age","title":"The Truth About LDL Cholesterol- You Should Know This at Any Age","summary":"What exactly is cholesterol? How does this biomarker determine your health? Let’s dig into the facts to see what is considered a high amount of LDL cholesterol, and what we can do if it is high. Spoiler alert! My persona...","date_modified":"2025-11-22T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/5-principles-to-better-nutrition-habits","html_content":"

#1 Food is Medicine.

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We all know we should “eat more fruits and vegetables,” but why is it that we try our best to change our eating habits and end up giving up? Why do most diets and weight-loss drugs end up failing in the end for long-term...

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/top-5-mistakes-people-make-when-going-plant-based-or-vegan","title":"5 Mistakes People Make When Going Plant-Based or Vegan","summary":"We all know we should “eat more fruits and vegetables,” but why is it that we try our best to change our eating habits and end up giving up? Why do most diets and weight-loss drugs end up failing in the end for long-term...","date_modified":"2025-11-08T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/physical-and-mental-detox","html_content":"

High Blood Pressure, Anxiety, and Fatigue........oh my!

","url":"https://simplestepswithsandra.com/my-blog/f/physical-and-mental-detox","title":"Physical and Mental Detox","summary":"High Blood Pressure, Anxiety, and Fatigue........oh my!","date_modified":"2025-10-31T10:00:00Z"}]}