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Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operate the www.the-perfect-pear.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use our Website and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Website. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Website to you.

Types of Data Collected

  • Personal Data

While using our Website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
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  • Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

  • Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Website is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s browser type, browser version, the pages of our Website that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

  • Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Website and we hold certain information.

Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies are also used such as beacons, tags and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our Website.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.

Examples of Cookies we use:

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Use of Data

Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci use the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Website
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Website when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Website
  • To monitor the usage of our Website
  • To provide you with news, special offers and general information about things we think you will be interested in

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it.

Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us permission to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests and it is not overridden by your rights
  • To comply with the law

Retention of Data

Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Website, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.

Disclosure of Data

Legal Requirements

Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To protect and defend the rights or property of Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website
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  • To protect against legal liability

Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. Zach Bennett and Lauren Marucci aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete or limit the use of your Personal Data.

If you wish to be informed about what Personal Data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.
  • The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
  • The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where Zach Bennett or Lauren Marucci relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Website Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website (“Website Providers”), provide the Website on our behalf, perform Website-related Websites or assist us in analysing how our Website is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics

We may use third-party Website Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Website.

  • Google Analytics
    Google Analytics is a web analytics Website offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Website. This data is shared with other Google Websites. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
    You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Website available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.
    For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

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We may use third-party Website Providers to show advertisements to you to help support and maintain our Website.

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    You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick Cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings web page: http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/

Links to Other Sites

Our Website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or Websites.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this page, please contact us through the email: theperfectpear8@gmail.com

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Hi! I'm Lauren. As a dietitian, my goal is to provide you with nutrient-dense recipes that taste good with a sprinkle of indulgent recipes because I'm all about balance.

Along with delicious recipes, I love sharing my nutrition knowledge, tips, and tricks. And some fun travels I've had along the way. I'm so glad you're here!

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Lauren Marucci, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
MEAL PREPPING TIPS ✨ If meal prepping is overwh MEAL PREPPING TIPS ✨

If meal prepping is overwhelming or seems like a lot of work, you’re not alone. So many people I talk to don’t know where to start or how to make it easier.

If that sounds like you (or you just want to make things easier 🙋🏻‍♀️), I got you:
1️⃣ Washing and cutting veggies ahead of time is a biggg time saver on the back end! Plus there are some veggies that just taste better freshly cooked (hello brussels sprouts 👋🏼).
2️⃣ Pre-cut/cleaned produce is a hassle-free way to save time! We constantly buy things like garlic that are already cleaned and ready to use 🙌🏼
3️⃣ Freezing any leftovers from the week or prepping extras for the future (like when traveling) comes in handy. I’ll double a recipe when we have a trip coming up so we have extras in the freezer for when we come back!
4️⃣ Frozen produce can be just as good as fresh! I always recommend keeping some frozen veggies on hand to throw into stir fries, noodle dishes, and to just have as a side.
5️⃣ Using recipes that overlap ingredients is a great way to save time. Check out my “basic chicken 3 ways” post a few posts back for some ideas!

SAVE this post for when you need some meal prep motivation or SHARE with someone who may need some inspo! 🤍

#mealprep #nutritiontips #mealpreplife #howtomealprep #cookingathome #dietitianlife
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Breakfast is one of the hardest meals to get veggies plus most of us may not have time to make a full breakfast every morning (if you do, tell me your secret 🤣).
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I love this frittata because it’s:
• packed with veggies (aka fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc)
• high in protein (I snuck a secret ingredient in in addition to the eggs)
• so easy to make
• tastes DELICIOUS
• and makes a GREAT meal prep recipe!
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PRO TIP: make this ahead of time, cut into individual pieces and place them in containers with a carb (like fruit, potatoes, oatmeal, whole grain pancakes/waffles, breakfast bread*, etc), and store in the fridge for the easiest yet nutritious grab-and-go breakfast!
*I highly recommend my easy healthier banana bread, zucchini breakfast muffins, carrot cake breakfast cookies, or double chocolate zucchini bread if you need some ideas 🤪
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Get the full recipe by clicking the link in @theperfectpearr bio!
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#veggiefrittata #frittatarecipe #breakfast #mealprep #veggierecipes #dietitianeats #easyrecipes #breakfastfrittata
BALANCED MEALS ✨ As a registered dietitian, I o BALANCED MEALS ✨

As a registered dietitian, I often get asked what meals should look like. These are the 5️⃣ components I look for (in no particular order):
1️⃣ Color - variety is great here! Fruit & veggies provide so many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, & more!
2️⃣ Lean protein - this keeps us fuller longer & helps us maintain muscle mass. My go-to options are chicken breast, fish, shrimp, turkey breast, lean beef/pork, & low-fat dairy like Greek yogurt!
3️⃣ Complex carbs - these are essentially carbs with fiber in them, which also keeps us fuller longer (compared to more simple carbs, which still have a time & place!). Think whole wheat/grain products, brown rice, beans, oats, quinoa, etc!
4️⃣ Flavor - bland food just isn’t fun so you gotta add some flavor! Seasonings, salsa, sauces (check ingredients!), or a sprinkle of cheese are all great.
5️⃣ Unsaturated fats - these include olive oil, avocados, nuts/nut butters, seeds, olives, etc!

Including these things will result in a balanced, filling meal 🤓 My FREE meal prep workbook ensures you have all of these in your meals so you don’t even have to think about it - snag it at the link in @theperfectpearr bio!

#registereddietitian #mealprepping #balancedmeals #dietitianeats #dietitiantips #nutritiontips
BASIC CHICKEN 3 WAYS ✨ A common response I get BASIC CHICKEN 3 WAYS ✨

A common response I get when talking about meal prepping is, “I just can’t eat the same thing every day.” And I totally get this. Eating the same thing over and over gets old quick.

But meal prepping doesn’t have to be the same old chicken, rice, and broccoli (notice I used chicken and rice in 2 of the examples above!).

Making “staple ingredients” like a simple chicken, veg, and starch allows you to switch things up when you feel like it but with food you already have on hand! My favorite ways to spruce up the basics:
• Add a different sauce or seasoning
• Make a quick soup by combining the ingredients and adding chicken broth, frozen veggies, beans, etc.
• Throw the protein + veggie into a tortilla, sprinkle some cheese, & make a quesadilla
• Heat up sesame oil in a pan & make a stir fry
• Make a sandwich or wrap with the protein, leafy green of choice, cheese, & whatever condiments you like with the veggies and starch on the side!

The options are endless here, the key is to think outside of the box and get creative 🤗 (and don’t forget to freeze any leftovers - you never know when they could come in handy!)

Follow @theperfectpearr for more nutrition tips & healthy recipes! And don’t forget to snag my FREE meal prep workbook at the link in bio! 🥳

#mealprep #chickenbreast #mealprepideas #mealpreplife #recipeinspo #registereddietitiannutritionist #dietitianeats #dietitianapproved #dietitianlife #mealprepinspo #dinnerideas #lunchideas #nutrition #nutritiontips #healthyeating
NEW ✨ Chicken sausage & kale soup! This soup i NEW ✨ Chicken sausage & kale soup! 

This soup is hands down Zach’s favorite recipe I make and for good reason: it’s PACKED with flavor, fiber, and protein, so it’s the perfect cold-weather meal 🤩 plus it’s quick to make, reheats well, and is easy to make in bulk soo the perfect meal prep recipe!

Add this to your recipe lineup and get the full recipe by clicking the link in @theperfectpearr bio!

#kalesoup #chickensausage #wintermeals #dinnerrecipes #mealprep #instantpotrecipes #pressurecooker #souprecipes #healthyrecipes #weeknightmeals #easydinners #mealinspo #dietitianapproved #soupideas
BENEFITS OF MEAL PREPPING ✨ There are so many, BENEFITS OF MEAL PREPPING ✨

There are so many, but just to pick a few (hint: @livgoldin is going to post a few more that you should check out!!):

1️⃣ TIME - yes, it can be a lot of time upfront. But if you can chop all your veggies at once when you already have the cutting board and knife out, isn’t that faster than breaking it all out (and washing it) every night?! Not to mention everything is cooked, all you have to do is warm it up 🙌🏼

2️⃣ DIET QUALITY - generally speaking, eating meals at home will improve the overall nutrient density of your diet. Meal prepping = eating out less = more nutritious foods consumed (not to mention 💵 saved)!

3️⃣ IMPULSIVE CHOICES - similar to the point above, if we have prepped food in our fridge, we’re more likely to choose that over something a little more convenient when we have nothing ready to grab 🍎🥒🍇🥕

If the thought of prepping is overwhelming, I highly recommend you check out my FREE meal prep workbook that will guide you through the entire process 🤗 Link in @theperfectpearr bio!

#mealprepping #mealpreplife #mealprepideas #dietitianapproved #registereddietitian #eatrightpro #eatrightnc #nutritiontips #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #healthyhabits #mealpreptips #mealplanning
SHREDDED CHICKEN ✨ One of my go-to meal prep re SHREDDED CHICKEN ✨

One of my go-to meal prep recipes for many reasons:
1️⃣ It’s easy. Like so easy
2️⃣ It’s versatile. You can add any sauce or seasoning to switch it up!
3️⃣ It’s a great lean protein to add to salads, grain bowls, soups, etc
4️⃣ It tastes delicious! Pro tip: store the chicken with some of the juice to keep it nice and juicy 😎

To get the full recipe, click the link in @theperfectpearr bio & search “chicken” on the site! And don’t forget to snag my FREE meal prep workbook while you’re there 🤩

#shreddedchicken #instantpot #mealprep #mealpreprecipes #mealprepchicken #mealprepprotein #nutritiontips #registereddietitian #eatrightnc #dietitianapproved #dietitianeats #dietitianlife #weeknightmeals #easyrecipes #easydinnerrecipes #howtomealprep
NEW ✨ Healthier buffalo chicken dip 🤩
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It’s packed with classic buffalo flavor but I lightened it up AND snuck some veggies in there (per usual, you’d never guess they’re there) 😎
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Get the full recipe at the link in @theperfectpearr bio (also SAVE this for when you’re needing some Super Bowl recipe ideas 😋)!
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#buffalochickendip #diprecipes #superbowl2023 #snackideas #potluckrecipes #potluckinspo #healthydips #buffchickdip #easyrecipes #dietitianeats #dietitianapproved
We’re 1️⃣ week into 2023 - how are your goal We’re 1️⃣ week into 2023 - how are your goals coming?!
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If you need to fine-tune them a little bit, I wanted to share my favorite way to create goals you CAN achieve: SMART goals 👏🏼
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I’m such a fan of this method that I wrote a whole blog post about it (and included some health-related examples) - click the link in @theperfectpearr bio to read the full article so you can have a happy, healthy, and successful 2023 🥳
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Feel free to save this post for when you’re brainstorming new goals and/or share it with a friend who may need some ideas!
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#nutritiongoals #healthgoals #newyearresolutions #2023goals #nutritiontips #goalsetting #dietitianapproved #registereddietitian #dietitiantips #healthtips #smartgoals
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