Nutrition Advice & Tips
Me in the vineyard I recently had the privilege of taking a trip to Italy to be a guest speaker for a group of Wake Forest University students studying abroad in Venice, Italy. It was my first time to Italy and only my second time abroad (my first was 22 years ago when I […]
Read More ⟶When you have diabetes, thinking about nutrition can seem very overwhelming. Often times it seems as though everyone has advice for you. When clients come to me for diabetes counseling, it’s not uncommon to hear “I was told not to eat anything white” or “I was told to avoid carbohydrates” along with a lot of other […]
Read More ⟶It is time once again to recognize our independence as a nation. As you prepare to celebrate, remember that holidays do not have to be downslide for healthy eating. As we think about making lifestyle changes, changes that will last, we change our lifestyle! That means that if holidays used to be a time when […]
Read More ⟶When I am working with adults on improving their nutritional status, I can always tell if they have children at home based on what they currently eat and their eating habits. You would like to think that the kids don’t have that much of an influence on what we eat, but the truth is that […]
Read More ⟶Have you browsed the internet to discover the keys to a healthy diet? If so, you are probably painfully confused. Sound nutrition may be one of the most disputed topics going! But there is good news! When taking steps to improve your health, you can begin with boosting things that are undisputedly good for you, […]
Read More ⟶When we think of winter, often vegetables are overlooked. However, nutritionally, some of nature’s most powerful disease-fighters peek during this season. Collards and kale are part of the winter vegetable garden. They are from the cruciferous family of vegetables best known for cancer-fighting compounds; especially cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate. What […]
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 ⟶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 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 […]
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