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10/21/2026

My two fig trees gave me plenty of leaves this year…just not many figs. 😂 So, can fig leaves actually be useful?

Leaves from a common edible fig tree can wrap fish or vegetables, infuse recipes with a subtle coconut-vanilla aroma or be added to compost.

They contain interesting plant compounds, but human research on their health benefits is limited—so I’m using mine for flavor, not treating them as medicine.

One important caution: fresh fig sap can irritate skin and increase sensitivity to sunlight. Wear gloves and use only clean, untreated leaves from a known edible fig tree.
Would you try cooking with fig leaves? 🌿

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10/15/2026

Does eating after 8 PM cause weight gain? Not automatically.
A planned evening snack is different from grazing all night out of boredom, stress or habit. Instead of following an arbitrary food curfew, consider why you’re eating, how hungry you are, what you’re choosing and how close you are to bedtime.
For some people, a “kitchen closed” boundary can still be helpful—especially when nighttime grazing feels difficult to control. The key is choosing a boundary that supports you, not believing that food suddenly turns into fat at 8:01.
Do you follow a kitchen-closed rule? Tell me below. 👇
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10/12/2026

Before you buy another supplement, turn the bottle around.

The form—gummy, capsule, tablet, chewable, powder or liquid—doesn’t tell you whether a supplement will meet your needs. The Supplement Facts label does.

Watch through for the differences, then compare:

• Which nutrients are included
• How much one complete serving provides
• How many gummies, pills or scoops you need
• Added sugar and other ingredients
• Whether the form works for your medical needs

This matters even more after bariatric surgery. Many standard gummies do not provide the full range or amounts of vitamins and minerals needed after surgery. Choose a bariatric-specific product in the form recommended by your surgical team.

Save this for the next time you’re standing in the supplement aisle, and share it with someone who chooses vitamins based on the front of the bottle.

What form are you most likely to take consistently?

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10/09/2026

Gummy vitamins may taste better—but does that make them a better supplement? Watch to find out!

Save this for your next supplement-shopping trip, share it with someone who takes gummy vitamins and follow SHS Nutrition, LLC | Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for nutrition guidance that looks beyond the marketing.
What form do you currently take: gummy, liquid, chewable, powder or pill?

10/07/2026

Are your kids coming home from school, grabbing a snack…and returning to the kitchen 20 minutes later? 👀
They may not be snacking “too much.” Their snack may simply need more staying power.
Try pairing a carbohydrate with protein or fat:
🍎 Apple + peanut butter
🫓 Crackers + cheese
🫐 Berries + Greek yogurt
🥕 Vegetables + hummus
🍌 Banana + nuts or seeds
If dinner is soon, keep it small. If practice or several hours before dinner are ahead, make it more substantial.
Save these easy after-school snack ideas, share them with another parent and follow SHS Nutrition, LLC | Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for realistic nutrition tips that make feeding your family easier.
What snack disappears fastest in your house?

09/30/2026

Snack… then back in the kitchen 20 minutes later? 😅

Give your snack a partner! Pair fruit, vegetables or whole grains with a food that adds protein and/or healthy fats.

A few easy combinations:
🍎 Apple + peanut butter
🧀 Whole-grain crackers + cheese
🫐 Greek yogurt + berries
🥕 Vegetables + hummus

And if you’re still hungry, it’s okay to eat more. Your snack should fit your appetite and how long you need it to hold you.

Save these pairings for your next afternoon snack! 💚

09/29/2026

Can apple c***r vinegar really help you lose weight?
One widely shared study claimed it could produce dramatic results—but that study was later retracted after serious concerns were raised about its data and analysis.
So, what does the remaining evidence actually show?
Apple c***r vinegar may modestly reduce the blood-sugar rise after certain carbohydrate-containing meals. But the studies are generally small, the results vary and we don’t have strong evidence that it produces meaningful or sustainable weight loss.
It isn’t a fat burner.
It doesn’t detox your body.
And “with the mother” doesn’t automatically make it a proven probiotic.
Taking straight vinegar as a shot can also irritate your throat, damage tooth enamel and worsen reflux or stomach discomfort.
The bottom line? Apple c***r vinegar can be a flavorful ingredient, and it may offer some modest benefits—but you don’t need to drink it like medicine.
Use it in salad dressing, marinades or recipes because you enjoy it—not because social media convinced you it was a shortcut.
Save this before purchasing another apple c***r vinegar product, and share it with someone who still starts the morning with an ACV shot.
Have you ever tried apple c***r vinegar for its supposed health benefits? Tell me below. 👇
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09/25/2026

Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith or McIntosh—which apple should you choose?

The best apple depends less on nutrition and more on how you plan to use it.

🍎 Honeycrisp: crisp, juicy and sweet-tart
🍎 Gala: mild and sweet
🍎 Fuji: firm, crunchy and sweet
🍎 Granny Smith: firm and tart
🍎 McIntosh: softer and ideal for applesauce

Nutritionally, there isn’t one variety that leaves all the others behind. Whole apples provide fiber, water, some vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds.

Keep the skin on when you can, and make your apple a more balanced and satisfying snack by pairing it with peanut butter, cheese or Greek yogurt.

Save this for your next grocery trip or apple-picking adventure, and share it with the person you want to take apple picking this fall. 🍂

Which variety are you choosing first? Tell me below. 👇

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09/23/2026

Your teen wants creatine because their teammates take it. What now?

Ask what they’re hoping to achieve, check the basics—food, training, and recovery—and remember that teen research is more limited than adult research. Water weight also matters in weight class sports.

Make the decision with their pediatrician and a sports dietitian.

09/21/2026

Should teen athletes take creatine?

The honest answer isn’t simply yes or no.

Creatine isn’t a steroid, and some research involving adolescent athletes suggests it may support strength and repeated high-intensity performance. But studies in teens are fewer, smaller and shorter than the research involving adults—so important questions remain.

Before considering creatine, start with the foundation:

• Enough food to support growth and training
• Carbohydrates for fuel
• Adequate protein throughout the day
• Hydration and sleep
• Age-appropriate, supervised training

Creatine cannot compensate for under-fueling, skipped meals or inadequate recovery.

If it is being considered, the decision should involve a parent and a conversation with the teen’s pediatrician or a qualified sports dietitian. Choose plain, third-party-tested creatine monohydrate—not a pre-workout blend containing caffeine and multiple other ingredients.

Creatine can also increase water stored in the muscles. That isn’t body-fat gain, but it can increase scale weight—an important consideration for wrestlers and other weight-class athletes.

Creatine isn’t automatically dangerous for every teenager, but it also isn’t necessary or appropriate for every young athlete.

It should be a thoughtful, individualized and supervised decision—not a secret scoop hidden in a gym bag.

Save this for the next time your teen asks about creatine, and share it with another sports parent or coach.

Has creatine come up in your house or on your teen’s team? Tell me below. 👇

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