Nutrition Advice & Tips
Mayo has long been stigmatized as a “bad” food. Most of my clients who like Mayo question whether they should avoid it all together or use it very sparingly. The good news is, with the right mayo, you can enjoy a mindful and satisfying serving without worry. And who doesn’t love a good tomato sandwich […]
Read More ⟶As a Mom of 2 girls, I try to get creative in the summertime with coming up with various activities to do. It can get challenging because some of the activities can be costly or dependent on good, cooler weather for a more pleasurable time. One of my favorite activities is picking blueberries. I’m always […]
Read More ⟶I am always excited when my week to write lines up with a food-fun holiday! It is hard to believe that Independence Day is rounding the bend. Whether you travel far or near, most people will find a grill and enjoy some type of BBQ. Hopefully, near a body of water or a pool! This […]
Read More ⟶With temperatures well into the 90’s this week, few things are more refreshing than a nice cold frozen treat. And as Fourth of July approaches, what is a more American way to celebrate than ice cream? While we may be tempted to indulge in these classic treats with high calories and lesser ingredients; what good […]
Read More ⟶Well, school is officially out so that means that we all switch to summer mode. One of the things that I love about summer is the less hectic evening schedule. Summer also brings us longer daylight and opportunities to be more active in the evening. I hate it when people feel like they have to […]
Read More ⟶I have favorite foods in every season. Certainly, in the summer, berries are at the top of my list. I also have a much higher intake of fresh herbs, basil being the most abundant. Actually, I have grown herbs for the last few years and really look forward to the creativity they add to my […]
Read More ⟶Many people are surprised when during a counseling session for weight loss I ask how they are sleeping. Poor sleep however, has quite a bit to do with our bodies ability to let go of weight. When discussing sleep problems, I find that people either can’t fall asleep, can’t stay asleep or have restless sleep. […]
Read More ⟶Some of my clients seek the help of a Registered Dietitian to help them lose weight. At the first meeting, we do an assessment form where we ask questions about their family history, health history, medications, supplements, shopping and cooking habits as well as weight history. As part of the weight history, we talk about […]
Read More ⟶Yogurt has long been one of our most popular cultured foods. Cultured foods were common in the pioneer days because they increase the preservation of the food through healthy bacteria. Preparing foods in this way is extremely beneficial to digestion and it increases absorption of nutrients. On the contrary, many healthy cultured foods contain added […]
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