Nutrition Advice & Tips
Do you enjoy the foods and flavors in every season? Have you ever noticed how even the colors and temperatures change? Fall foods like pumpkin and butternut squash warm us with burnt colors that resemble the changing leaves, and winter foods like pomegranate are jewel-like and festive. As we find ourselves mid-summer, we are probably […]
Read More ⟶Do you struggle to get healthy foods into the house? Is grocery shopping one of your biggest barriers to eating more nutritious, delicious foods? If so, then I have a suggestion that could save you time and energy and help you with your journey to having better choices available to you and your family. Online […]
Read More ⟶I previously asked the RD’s some question and here is part 2 of that interview. What do you look at first on a food label calories, fat, carbs, sugar? Christie: The first think I look at is the number of ingredients in the item. I try to pick the item with the least amount of […]
Read More ⟶Did you know that May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month? As a patient with 6 basal cell carcinomas removed from my neck and face (and no, I was not a frequent flyer at the tanning bed), protecting my skin is a top priority so I want to increase awareness of skin health and skin […]
Read More ⟶When was the last time you went berry picking? Perhaps it has been too long! Local berry patches are now open offering delectable strawberries with blueberries coming right around the corner. Even if you don’t want to do the picking, you can still purchase a basket full. You won’t find these flavors or prices in […]
Read More ⟶Whenever I am talking with clients, I review the nutrients that they are missing in their diet and most of them are not getting the recommended amount of calcium and are getting less than 1 serving of dairy per day on average. When I ask about the dairy group, the most common response is “I […]
Read More ⟶Is it the Battle of the Bulge or the Battle of the Sexes? When it comes to weight loss, there are physiological and psychological differences between men and women. Let’s talk about the WHY and the HOW of weight loss strategies for men and women. 1) The Fairness Factor: Men can lose weight more easily. […]
Read More ⟶It is that time of year again when the colors of spring abound and farm fresh produce begins to flourish. As a dietitian, I get very excited about the availability of fresh berries, lettuces, and other garden delicacies. When asked what my favorite food is, I have honestly answered, “vegetables.” Try not to hate me! […]
Read More ⟶Rainbow Fruit Salad Apples Cantaloupe Blueberries Raspberries Kiwi Pineapple Peaches Grapes Strawberries Small amount of orange juice Slice apples and cut them into small pieces. Toss apples in small amount of orange juice and then drain orange juice out of the bowl. Cut up the other fruits into small pieces and add to the bowl. […]
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