Nutrition Advice & Tips
Starting Off Right A new year is dawning in just a few weeks. No matter what 2015 held for you, 2016 offers a fresh slate of new opportunities. I believe that the desire to be healthier in each coming year is universal. We ALL have aspirations to eat healthier and exercise more consistently, or perhaps […]
Read More ⟶Yes, this week is the week of Thanksgiving but I am not going to write this and tell you how to eat healthy on Thanksgiving Day because most of you will enjoy this one meal so I want you to enjoy the special foods that you only see once a year. Maybe you are traveling […]
Read More ⟶This week we enter into the “holiday season.” Holiday decorations adorn store-fronts and seasonal foods and scents are flourishing in the markets. Most of us are beginning to consider our gift giving as well as our holiday menus. For some, however, the holidays pose one of the most difficult times of the year. Food insecurity […]
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 ⟶Two major nutrition problems are solved by being single. Have I got your attention? Good! The first problem is eating healthy on the run. The second is portion control. This week, I am highlighting two of my favorite singles, guacamole and hummus; both providing heart-healthy fats, fiber, and minerals in the perfect amounts! Two major […]
Read More ⟶With football season in full swing, there are many opportunities for tailgating and fun, finger foods. Some of the choices at the tailgate parties can be high in calories and fat and low in nutrition. Why not be the one who changes the game by bringing a snack that is full of nutrition? Here is […]
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 ⟶With most schools back in session, that means that after school activities and programs start back up and the schedule gets crazy. Hopefully you started out the year on the right foot with a good plan for hectic nights with regards to nutritious meals for the family. If not, then maybe you are looking for […]
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 […]
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