Nutrition Advice & Tips
As we wrap up our series of blog posts dedicated to National Nutrition Month, I want to bring attention to the kids. Our kids get some nutrition education in school but it is really important that we educate them at home about purchasing and preparing healthy foods. Kids need to be in the kitchen with […]
Read More ⟶March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for the month is “Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle.” I wish National Nutrition month was every month! I wish that it is something that we thought about more than once a year. The goal is that “biting into a healthy lifestyle” should become part of the rhythm […]
Read More ⟶March is National Nutrition Month, and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to join the bandwagon! This year’s theme is called Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle; encouraging the consumption of fewer calories, informed food choices, and daily exercise to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce incidence of chronic disease. Join us all […]
Read More ⟶February is National Heart Health month where we talk about the risk for heart disease, recognize symptoms of heart attacks, and discuss ways that we can alter our lifestyle to promote better heart health. The American Heart Association even does a special campaign called Life’s Simple Seven that raises awareness about changing risk factors for […]
Read More ⟶The human body is amazing! It regulates acid base balance, blood sugar, core temperature, sleep patterns, and body weight. It protects against infectious disease. It has detoxification pathways and antioxidant activity to fight free radical damage. And, it naturally eliminates toxins. If we want our bodies to be as good to us as they were […]
Read More ⟶Most people guard against dehydration in the sweltering summer months. But, did you know it is much more common when it is frosty outside? It’s true. Respiratory fluid losses increase in the winter, and sweat evaporates more quickly when it is cold outside. Couple increased losses with decreased thirst cues and you have perfect conditions […]
Read More ⟶As a Registered Dietitian, I am not here to be the food police and to take away your holiday favorites. I am here to offer some secret tips on how to make your Thanksgiving a little healthier. Tip #1) Make your Holiday Plate. Here is our traditional plate that is filled with turkey, dressing, mashed […]
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