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Bone Stock…The Post-Holiday Recovery Food! by Lisa Johnson, RD

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 […]

Innovative Low Carb Fiber Foods by Lisa Johnson, RD

Low carb lifestyles are the craze. Because adults tend to be less active, and hormonal changes and stress both increase insulin, our fat storage hormone, lower carb lifestyles can assist in weight and blood sugar management. The downfall is that many low carb foods are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and they lack beneficial […]

Healthy Dressings and Not Homemade!

Sometimes it is hard to have it all. This is especially true when it comes to healthy eating. We want top notch ingredients, at a reasonable price, conveniently prepared, and delicious! Usually, we compromise and settle for less than perfect. Historically, in order to have a healthy salad dressing or sandwich topping, or marinade, you […]

The Pasture-Raised Difference

Eggs have been controversial foods for some time as heart disease has crept it way to the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. So are they in or out? The answer is the same for most nutrition themes…It depends. Unless you are allergic to eggs, they absolutely can […]

The Power of Peanut Powder

One of my absolute favorite foods is peanut butter! It is a food that I can incorporate for any meal, snack and some beverages. However, you do have to watch the frequency of peanut butter because the calories and fat grams can quickly add up. And before you ask, yes the fat from peanut butter […]

Probiotic Benefits

Probiotics have become very popular, yet as with every other healthy trend, there are questions and many confused consumers concerning their use. Probiotics contain healthy microbes or “good bacteria” and they are useful in keeping your gut flora balanced and preventing overgrowth of the “bad” gut bacteria or yeast. Our bodies actually contain more bacteria […]

Dark Chocolate written by Jehan Al Rifaie

There is no bad diet; it’s all about moderation. Or at least that’s what my nutrition professors taught me. We all have weaknesses when it comes to food. Personally speaking, dark chocolate is my weakness. Dark chocolate is the perfect dessert. It has been proven that it contains nutrients that affect your health in a […]

Sensational Summer Salads

It’s that time of the year when we put away the oatmeal, crock pots, soups, and heavier comfort foods for the cooler summer foods like fruit salads, smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, and salads! Salads are a perfect summer lunch option that can be light in calories and fat yet packed full of nutrients. The key […]

The Future of the Food Label

Did you hear the news that was released last week from the FDA (Food Drug Administration) that the food label is getting its most significant update in 20 years? While the changes may not seem that significant to the general public, as a health professional that works everyday to help educate about making healthy changes, […]

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