Karen Asp, MA - Author - Center for Nutrition Studies

9 Ways to be a More Sustainable Grocery Shopper

Karen Asp, MA — Mon, 11 May 2020 15:45:13 +0000

Now that you’ve greened your diet, it’s time to give your grocery shopping an eco-friendly makeover.

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No Gym? How to Workout From Home in 7 Steps

Karen Asp, MA — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:13:05 +0000

Has your regular workout routine taken a hit? Here are 7 strategies to motivate yourself to exercise at home, especially when gyms and health clubs are closed.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

Exercise and Your Immune Health

Karen Asp, MA — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:30:17 +0000

Exercise is an important component to strengthening your body’s immune functioning, which could be especially beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

How to Become a Food Waste Warrior – Protect Your Budget & the Earth

Karen Asp, MA — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:56:59 +0000

7 strategies for keeping your family’s food waste to a minimum so that you can help protect the earth and your budget.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life

Karen Asp, MA — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:09:52 +0000

Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

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Plant-Based Weight Loss: Maximize Your Exercise Plan

Karen Asp, MA — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:24:29 +0000

For lasting weight loss, a whole food, plant-based diet is key, but exercise is still important. Here’s the skinny on building a routine to shed unwanted pounds.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

7 Strategies for Better Sleep – Why Sleep Health is Important

Karen Asp, MA — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:00:15 +0000

Is sleep your number one health goal? Should it be? Learn why you need better sleep and how you can get more sleep.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

6 Strategies for Sticking With a Fitness Program

Karen Asp, MA — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:20:46 +0000

Try this personal trainer’s six strategies for following an exercise program.

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Living in a “Blended” Dietary Household? 4 Solutions to Make it Work

Karen Asp, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:56:56 +0000

When one (or more) of you is a whole food, plant-based eater and others in your household aren’t, how do you make it work?

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

8 Ways to Be a Better Fitness Walker

Karen Asp, MA — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:21:32 +0000

Learn about fitness walking from Karen Asp, a plant-powered athlete with six Nordic walking world records. You don’t need fancy equipment and you can do it anywhere.

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How to Travel on a Plant-Based Diet

Karen Asp, MA — Tue, 02 May 2017 17:29:50 +0000

Fortunately, plant-based eating is such a worldwide movement these days that it’s easier than ever to follow this lifestyle on the road.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

Sit Less, Move More: Six Ways to Sneak More Movement into Your Day

Karen Asp, MA — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:33:48 +0000

Are you stuck sitting for hours at a time? Want some ideas to help you get up and move more? Feel free to add other ideas in the comments.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

If You Like Meatless Monday, You’re Going to Love Souper Sunday

Karen Asp, MA — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:05:12 +0000

No doubt you’ve heard of Meatless Monday, or even Taco Tuesday for that matter. But come to my house on Sunday and you’ll find another celebration, Souper Sunday.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.