Nutrition Advice & Tips
Sending kids to school with nourishing foods that fuel their body and mind is so important for learning and behavior! I know this is challenging and I admit, it is easy to get stuck in the daily sandwich rut when packing lunches. Especially since many kids don’t have a way to heat their lunch. It’s also difficult, at times, […]
Read More ⟶February is recognized as National Heart Month and we want to educate you on ways that you can keep your heart healthy through good nutrition and diet. There are 2 main diets that are recommended for heart health-the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating habits similar to Mediterranean countries including more fish and oils, and the […]
Read More ⟶There are a few products on the market that have become staples in my house. They are not PERFECT foods in that there may be a preservative or two, and they are minimally processed. However, the truly offensive ingredients like hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, and monosodium glutamate have been removed; and they convenient, […]
Read More ⟶What’s the most important decision you will make today? It turns out, what you eat is pretty high on the list. What we eat or our nutrition habits are the biggest determinants of our health outcomes. I have many clients ask what they should eat so I thought it would be helpful to share a […]
Read More ⟶I get really excited in the grocery store this time of year because avocado prices are at their lowest. Harris Teeter has had two-packs for $0.88 and I buy several on every visit! Avocados are amazing for you and deliciously satisfying as well. Avocados are nutrient-rich containing folate and potassium as well as vitamins C, […]
Read More ⟶Happy New Year! Many of you have probably vowed to make some positive health changes for 2018 and it turns out, the new year is a great time to do it! Research by Dr. John Norcross, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in Scranton, shows that those who make a new year’s resolution […]
Read More ⟶I wanted to share something wonderfully festive with you this week, but when I thought about it, I decided I would go with what is most useful and timely instead. Most people already have their favorite holiday menu planned, so I won’t try to change that at this hour. However, I will share with you […]
Read More ⟶As a dietitian, I am a huge fan of the famous quote by Hippocrates, “Let food by thy medicine,” and during cold and flu season, that couldn’t be more applicable! This time of year, many of my clients ask about ways they can stay healthy and prevent getting sick. So, I thought I would share […]
Read More ⟶Tis the season for shopping for friends and family members. It is always fun to shop and find the perfect gift with that special person in mind. Sometimes it can be hard for that person that has everything. Tools for the kitchen are always a good gift because everybody has to eat and new kitchen […]
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