Nutrition Advice & Tips
Sweet potatoes are in season this time of year, especially here in NC. You can find them at the grocery store in abundance and for great deals-I saw some for $0.89 per pound this week. The nice thing about sweet potatoes is that they are one of the few produce items that will truly keep […]
Read More ⟶So, we have all heard the recommendations about getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity in per day most days of the week, right? Thirty minutes doesn’t sound like a lot in the grand scheme of things but for some reason fitting the time in to get ready, driving to the gym, doing the […]
Read More ⟶Great meal bargains are tough to come by. Normally value and convenience mean compromising health. Not so on Thursdays at The Fresh Market. That’s right…Every Thursday at any Fresh Market nationwide; you can grab a balanced meal for 4 at the value price of $20. Each week a different menu is featured, but all include […]
Read More ⟶Just like everyone else, I tend to be rushing places, have a to-do list that is a mile long, multi-task at every possible moment to maximize my efficiency, and am trying to stay one step ahead of the game. I am a planner so I try to think ahead of all circumstances and situations and […]
Read More ⟶There are two things that clients say they MUST have. One is something sweet. The other is something crunchy and salty. Usually that means chips or popcorn. Those are ok occasionally, but they still fall into the empty calorie category. I like to think of meal planning like budgeting (though I am much better at […]
Read More ⟶Selfies are very popular. For those who may not have heard the term, a selfie is snapshot taken of you by yourself and posted publicly. For many it is a chance to have fun, and make others laugh. But, when it comes to the private side of the selfie, sometimes things are not as humorous. […]
Read More ⟶Christie RD promotes corporate wellness. Considering that working adults spend most of their waking hours at the jobsite, it is clear that businesses with solid health programs will have healthier and happier employees. The following interview was conducted with one of our corporate clients, Hospice of the Piedmont, who has seen great improvements in the […]
Read More ⟶Did you know that according to the 2010 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey), Americans consume about 20 teaspoons of sugar per day? It is not surprising that our palates have become accustomed to the sweetness of sugar and we crave it every day. The American Heart Association recommends that women have no more […]
Read More ⟶When you think of the latest fads what comes to mind…skinny jeans or platform shoes? Believe it or not foods are faddish too; and one of the “hottest” fads is totally rad…it’s the unsuspecting radish! Radishes are a very good source of vitamin C – 25% of the daily recommended value – helping to rebuild […]
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