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"Diet" is an ugly word. We believe that eating patterns should be personalized and sustainable for your unique lifestyle. There is no such thing as a miracle diet that is best for everybody. If your eating habits allow you to be healthy and progress toward a clean lifestyle, then they work for us! This page is filled with info on what, when, and why you should eat.

Here are a few links to help you further educate yourself on nutrition.

Disclaimer: Fulton Fit House is not a registered dietitian or a doctor. Everything on this site should be viewed as opinion and not medical advice.

9 Steps to Perfect Health

January 22 2013, 5:11 pm
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Want a sustainable solution to total wellness? Here's a great one! read more

What Kind of Water Should I Drink?

August 27 2012, 8:54 am
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One of the most basic necessities of life is drinking water. Most people will spend a fortune on bottled water, literally drinking little more than glorified tap water. It's hard to know what type of water to purchase, if purification really works, and if it truly makes a difference on your overall health.... read more

The Cheese Lover’s Guide to Non-Dairy Substitutes!

August 20 2012, 10:48 am
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Who doesn't love cheese? The fact is, cheese doesn't always love us. Whenever I walk into Whole Foods or a fresh market, I marvel at all the brands: the different hues, the sometimes pungent smells, and the hefty price tags. As a vegan, good cheese substitutes are hard to find. While Daiya is a good choice... read more

FFH Recipe of the Day: Tomato Soup and Grilled Avocado Sandwich

July 23 2012, 11:05 am
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Tomato soup and grilled cheese were staples growing up. I would dip my grilled cheese, corner by corner, into the soup (which was filled with soggy saltines) and immediately be transported to culinary heaven. This was always my lunch of choice after a snowy afternoon with my brother spent sliding down our... read more

The Yeast Infection: Get Healthy With Nutritional Yeast!

July 20 2012, 9:36 am
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yeast - a microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. read more

FFH Recipe of the Day: Nondairy Peanut Butter Ice Cream

July 19 2012, 9:31 am
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I love peanut butter. I love ice cream. However, I don't love dairy, and as I get older, my body doesn't like it either. Dairy is hard to digest, leaving my body less energy to repair cells and get through the day. While I've mastered vegan cookies and cupcake recipes, sometimes you just want a big bowl of... read more

Get Your Calcium From Plants

July 19 2012, 9:26 am
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You know the mantra: you have to get enough calcium to have healthy bones and teeth. The quickest way to do that? Down a large glass of milk. However, it's no coincidence that this animal product is hard to digest, leaving many people lactose intolerant and searching for calcium in other ways. Also, people... read more