Staying Consistent- Not Obsessive- Over the Holiday Season
Tips from a realistic Registered Dietitian Dos: Do… Drink your water. Seems a little too sensible, but often around the holidays, the weather is getting
5 Things you need to know about Registered Dietitians
In a world full of millions of food products, thousands of different diets, and way too many health influencers, I can say with confidence, the
Yummy, Nutritious Eggs
Easter is just around the corner; egg décor is everywhere! Are you planning any fun celebrations this weekend? Why not include some eggs for your
16 ways to add green to your plate!
In honor of St. Patrick’s day, I’m serving up some green to add to your plate! We all know veggies are good for us. And
2 Freezable Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Following up on my post from last week, here are two fun breakfast recipe ideas that can be made in muffin pans and frozen to
Breakfast Ideas
Most people I talk with don’t eat breakfast. The majority of them tell me they are not hungry in the morning or just don’t have
Eating for post-workout recovery
When and what you eat after your workout has a direct impact on how you recover from your workout. Proper refueling post-workout means you give
Eating to fuel your workout
When and what you eat prior to your workout can affect your energy and stamina throughout your workout. Exercise is fueled mostly by carbohydrate stores
Resolutions vs Intentions
January 1 marks the time people sit down and think about what they want to change for the upcoming year, which usually leads to making
Essential nutrients: Part 7 of 7-Water
This is part 7 in a seven-part series about the nutrients that our body needs to function optimally. Today’s post is covering the last essential nutrient:
Kale Chips
A tasty “chip” with lots of health benefits! Yes, it’s true. And before you turn your nose up because the title contains the word kale…know
Micronutrients and food sources: Part 6 of 7-Minerals
This is post 6 in a seven-part series about the nutrients that our body needs to function optimally. Minerals are a micronutrient. A mineral is
Micronutrients and food sources: Part 5 of 7-Vitamins
This is post 5 in a seven-part series about the nutrients that our body needs to function optimally. We covered the macronutrients and are now
Easy Lentil Soup
This week’s macronutrient blog focused on protein. Many Americans get most of their protein from animal products, but it’s important to include other types of
Macronutrients and food groups: Part 4 of 7-Protein
This is the fourth post of an seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from.
Pan-Seared Salmon
This week’s macronutrient blog was a spotlight on fat. This week’s recipe gives you a healthy dose of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats provide
Macronutrients and food groups: Part 3 of 7-Fat
This is the third post of an seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from.
Harvest Muffins
Happy Halloween! I hope you are having fun preparing for all the trick-or-treaters that are going to flood the streets tonight! My kids are excited
Southwest Quinoa Salad
On Wednesday I discussed carbohydrates in the diet, why they are needed and how your body uses them. Give this salad a try for a
Macronutrients and food groups: Part 2 of 7-Carbohydrates
This is the second post of an seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from.
Macronutrients and food groups: Part 1 of 7
This is the first of a seven-part series about the nutrients our body needs to survive and the foods we get those nutrients from. I
Popcorn Seasoning Mixes
In our house the kids look forward to Friday night because after dinner we all gather ‘round the TV to watch a family movie. It’s
Fresh summer recipes for Labor Day weekend
This weekend many people get an extra day off, thanks to Labor Day on Monday. Labor Day was celebrated in 1892 in New York when 10,000 workers took unpaid leave to
“Lettuce” Create A Healthy Salad
So many people tell me that they eat salad. It’s almost as if people think that’s just what the dietitian wants to hear and they
Sugar is BAD….Or is It?
Cereal, bagels, jelly, yogurt, and spaghetti sauce. What do they have in common? They are all sources of hidden SUGAR. The debate of sugar seems
Conquer the Quarantine-19
Working from home is common now, and over the past year the Quarantine-19 has become real. VERY REAL. When faced with extra time at home,
Start Your Day “Vegging Out”–7 Ways to Add Veggies to Your Breakfast
Skipping breakfast, we all know, is bad news. On the flip, an overly-sweet breakfast is damaging to your metabolism in a different way. Then there’s
