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©️Barbara Sobel Nutrition 2026

My Kitchen Experiment Went Amok

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Dressed for a Formal Event that Nobody Else was Attending

Metabolic Syndrome: A Primer

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Heart Health: A Whole-Body Perspective

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Fiber Facts & Fabulous Recipes

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Managing Blood Sugar and CGMs

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Hormone replacement is not a “set-it-and-forget-it” situation

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Osteoporosis: It is Not Just A Woman’s Disease

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Bone Health More Than Calcium, Strength Training, and DEXA Scans

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Blood Sugar Imbalances: What They Tell Us

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Diet & Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk

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Simple Steps to Help Calm Stress and Inflammation

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Mindful Eating: A Strategy for Midlife

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Holiday Time: Recommit to Self-Care

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Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipe Guide

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Election Stress: 5 Ways to Feel Better

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Summer: A Great Time to Practice Mindful Eating

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Sustainable Seafood: It’s time to learn more

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7 Anti-Inflammatory Dinner Ideas (That Also Support Your Gut Health)

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Book Recommendations: And some gentle reminders

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Preventing Colds and Flu: A best defense is a good offense

The 13 Best Whole Foods To Aid Weight Loss In Perimenopause

The 13 Best Whole Foods To Aid Weight Loss In Perimenopause

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Satisfying, Tasty, Nourishing, Blood Sugar Balancing Lunch Idea

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3 Tips for Addressing Menopause Weight Gain

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What to Look for when Considering Supplements to Help Reduce Inflammation

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Coffee: An Anti-inflammatory Food for Many, But Not For Every One

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Is Tuna Good For You?

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Kitchen Tools: Sharp Knives

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Mindful Eating Challenge

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Vitamin D is a Superstar

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Top Three Diet and Lifestyle Habits for Supporting Mental Health

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Meal Planning: As easy as 1, 2, 3

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Aging Well: Movement

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What Does Gut Health Have To Do With It?

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Diet and Lifestyle Habits for Supporting Mental Health

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Hydration: Are you well hydrated?

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What is Best? Cooked or Raw

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Preserving the Nutrients in Our Foods

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Blood Sugar Balance

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Superfoods

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Staying True to Your Health and Wellness Goals Over the Summers

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Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Supporting Mental Health

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Blood Pressure

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Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Help Prevent and Improve Cardiovascular Disease

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Aging Well: Hydration

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Aging Well: Movement

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Is what you are eating, eating you?

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Sustainable Seafood

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Food Waste

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9 Strategies for Parents of Picky Eaters

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Three Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep

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Seasonal Allergies

Food: Is It Stressing You Out?

Food: Is It Stressing You Out? Learn How to Use It to Mitigate Stress Instead

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Blood Sugar and the Goldilocks Zone

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Taking Care of You: A Mind-Body Skills Group for Women

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Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Support Immune Health

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The Special Diet And The End of The Struggle

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Feel Nourished, Not Deprived

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Bone Broth

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One Woman’s Compelling Story To A Better Night’s Sleep and a Whole Lot More

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Stress: Sleeping, eating, exercising, and more during the pandemic

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Mindful Eating: Slowing down can increase satisfaction

lentil soup in a pot on the stove with sliced dried coconut and green garnish

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

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Summer Sheet Pan Salad with Salmon

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Ginger and Garlic Japanese Eggplant

tri colored quinoa salad with green beans

Quinoa and Green Bean Salad

Pot of lentil and vegetable soup on the stove

Curry Lentil Soup

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Chocolate Cinnamon “Ice Cream”

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Maryland Style Shrimp Bake

lamb meatballs and sliced vegetables

Sheet Pan Lamb Meatballs with Vegetables and Tahini Sauce

Bamboo Steamer filled with cod and baby bok choy

Bamboo Steamer Cod and Greens

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Food: Is It Stressing You Out? Learn How to Use It to Mitigate Stress Instead

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Easy Ratatouille

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Dried Beans

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Mediterranean Octopus

bowl of lentil stew topped with spinach leaves and Greek yogurt

Lentil Stew

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Oil Poached Salmon

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Roasted Sardines with Lemon and Mint

Pesto Lamb Meatballs with Spinach

Pesto Lamb Meatballs with Spinach

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Baked Buckwheat

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Turkey and Winter Vegetable Hash

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Chinese 5 Spice Chicken and Cauliflower

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Roasted Fennel and Parsnip Fries

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Butternut Squash Soup

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Olive Oil Poached Cod

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Mindful Eating

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Cauliflower Leek Soup

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Ginger

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Emerald Green Vegetable Soup

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Pan-Fried Salmon and Roasted Vegetables

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Travel Discoveries

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Sheet Pan Persimmon and Zucchini Chicken

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Artichoke and Fennel Chicken Stew

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Lamb and Oyster Mushroom Stew

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Chicken Pho with a Grain-Free Twist

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Tips for Traveling While Following a Special Diet

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Sausage, Cauliflower Rice, and Vegetables

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Egg Drop and Mushroom Soup

lamb stew with cauliflower and topped with pomegranate seeds and green herbs

One-Pot Lamb and Cauliflower Stew

Bowl of vegetable soup with turkey meatballs© 2019 Barbara Sobel

Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup

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Sheet Pan Salmon with Zucchini and Yam

Pot of green chile cooking on the stove with chicken

Green Chile Chicken Stew

Roasted lamb topped with dijon mustard and rosemary

Rosemary Dijon Lamb

Stove Top Chicken and broccoli rice

Stove Top Chicken and Vegetables

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Shrimp Stir Fry

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Self-Care Lessons from Toddlers and Pets

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Sheet Pan Chicken, Cauliflower and Carrots

Purple and orange cauliflower

Eat the Rainbow

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Meat: Should we be eating in or not?

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Herb and Lamb Meatballs

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Savory Plantain Mash 

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Chimichurri Sauce

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Summer Vacation: Self Care

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Mango Salsa

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Carnitas Citrus Salad

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Gluten Free Stir-Fry: Chicken and Vegetables

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Summer Sheet Pan Recipe

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Weeknight Chicken Curry

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Low in Iron ???

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Carrot Top Pesto

Fennel, artichokes, and colorful carrots

Supplement Safety

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Barbecue Season

Big bowl of chopped salad with chicken

Big Salad and Fresh Dressing

Green soup puree topped with sunflower seeds

Cauliflower Leek Soup

Herb and lemon olive oil poached halibut2019 Barbara Sobel

Olive Oil and Herb Baked Cod

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Talking Fish

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Stovetop Herb Chicken

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Chicken with Tangerines, Asparagus, & Paprika

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Breakfast

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Chia Pudding

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Sheet Pan Trout and Vegetables

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Spring Vegetable Soup

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Family Meals

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Rock Cod En Papillote

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Are Your Habits Supporting Your Goals: TV

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Thai Steak Salad

roasted trout pieces with vegetables and green sauce

Sheet Pan Steelhead Trout with Vegetables

puree carrot soup topped with herbs

Lime, Carrot, and Parsnip Soup

whole roasted chicken and herbs

Simple Roast Chicken

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Sleep: Getting Back to Basics

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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken

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Pistachio Granola

chunky cucumber sauce on top of lamb burger

Herb Lamb Burgers with Raita

Quinoa Crusted Quiche

A dinner you can enjoy for breakfast or lunch too

green chunky vegetable soup

Soup is On

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Keeping Cortisol (our stress hormone) in Balance

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Listening Could be the Secret to Optimal Health

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Endocrine Disruptors, Fertility Rates, and Thyroid Function

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The Healthiest Meals are Home Cooked: Who has Time?

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Element Mindful Munching: Dessert