With the new Dietary Guidelines stirring up confusion about ultra‑processed foods, it’s easy to lump everything into one category. But a new review shows a clear difference: ultra‑processed animal products raise risk, while many ultra‑processed plant‑based foods are linked with better health outcomes. Not all processing is the same, and gently processed plant foods can absolutely support a healthy, plant‑forward life. At the end of the day, the basics still matter most: vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains, and plant‑powered meals.
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The healthy choice isn’t always the easy one. Life gets busy, attention drifts, and what you wanted for yourself slips away. Peggy In My Pocket began with one patient who needed a simple daily reminder — and it worked. Those quick texts grew into a gentle way to support you with the habits you want to build. It’s not a program or a challenge. It’s support, right when you need it.
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Every choice you make is either a deposit or a withdrawal in your health savings account. Nourishing meals, movement, and rest build your reserves; stress, skipped meals, and late nights drain them. As the year ends, this is the perfect moment to reset, get clear on what matters, and start stacking deposits again. It’s not about guilt — it’s about strategy and building the health you want, one choice at a time.
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No one’s perfect. But progress is powerful. It’s the choices you keep making that move you forward, and that’s what deserves celebrating. Thank you for letting me support you this year — in your choices, your progress, and your wins. As Jean Nidetch said, “It’s choice—not chance—that determines your destiny.”
Sweets are everywhere this time of year.
And for most people, eliminating them isn’t realistic.
And for most people, eliminating them isn’t realistic.
Like stress, sweets aren’t something you can always avoid.
But you can manage them.
You can notice your triggers.
You can choose what supports your balance.
But you can manage them.
You can notice your triggers.
You can choose what supports your balance.
Some people do better by skipping sweets entirely—because one bite leads to a spiral.
Others thrive with smarter swaps.
Others thrive with smarter swaps.
Either way, it’s about knowing what works—and choosing it.
If you’re looking for a festive treat made from real food—
One your body is happier to receive—
These Minty Cocoa Bites are a smart option.
One your body is happier to receive—
These Minty Cocoa Bites are a smart option.
Wholesome ingredients.
Made from scratch.
Satisfying without the spiral.
Made from scratch.
Satisfying without the spiral.
Because the smartest choices this season aren’t about willpower.
They’re about clarity. About strategy. About choosing what moves you closer to your goal.
They’re about clarity. About strategy. About choosing what moves you closer to your goal.
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