A Look at the New Dietary Guidelines
Every five years, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) are required to update guidelines that provide recommendations on nutrition to help...
View ArticleTips for Healthy Holiday Eating
For many people, this is truly “the most wonderful time of the year,” as it’s filled with family, friends and of course, food! If you are among the many who are trying to lose weight or stay healthy,...
View ArticleHow to Have a Healthier Halloween
The fall season is upon us, and with it comes cooler weather, football season, apple picking and of course, Halloween. Children can’t wait to dress up in the season’s most popular costumes (how many...
View ArticleNutrition Myth Busters
It seems as if there are new nutrition studies coming out on a regular basis, and unfortunately, after the information is funneled through all of the media channels available, it comes out the other...
View ArticleHealthy Tips for a Fun, Safe Summer
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James Most of us can appreciate and agree with this quote, especially now...
View ArticleThe Bittersweet Story of Sugar
There are a lot of sugar-containing foods in this world, and chances are you enjoy eating at least one of them. Candy, soda, and fruit are just a few examples of foods that contain sugar. When we eat...
View ArticleHealthy Eating Ideas for Spring
I think we can all agree it’s been a rough winter, but spring will come and we’ll be shedding some of those layers of clothes. When that happens, our thoughts often turn to eating healthier, so, in...
View ArticleA Nutritionist’s Grocery List
When I meet with my patients in a nutrition counseling session, they often ask me, “So, what do YOU eat?” I tell them about my favorite grocery items, the staples that I purchase week in and week out...
View ArticleGuilt-Free Holiday Eating
The holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for those who are trying to maintain a healthy regimen. After all, food is a part of every gathering, and between the parties with co-workers,...
View ArticleA 21-day Vegan Challenge
Whether you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, demonstrate your compassion for animals, or help the environment, there are numerous reasons to eat fewer foods that come from animals. If...
View Article5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
According to the most recent estimates from the CDC, 29 million American adults and children have Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, and that number has been steadily increasing over...
View ArticleManaging Menopause? Consider Your Diet
It’s important for everyone to eat a healthy diet at all stages of life, but for women who are peri- and post-menopausal, diet becomes even more essential. Most women are concerned about hot flashes...
View ArticleHealth Food Impostors
Have you noticed how many “health foods” there are in the grocery store lately? It’s hard to ignore the advertising and all of the “expert claims” that promise to make you healthier, help your body to...
View ArticleEnjoy the Taste of Eating Right
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme for 2014 is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” I love this theme because I think it perfectly sums up what registered dietitians are all about. We...
View ArticleThe De-Stress Diet
What’s stressing you out? Is it your job? Family relationships? Finances? How about the weather? Whatever’s eating away at you, chances are pretty good it’s also affecting the way you eat and your...
View ArticleGive Your Heart Some Love, Too!
Since Valentine’s Day is this Friday and February is American Heart Month, I thought it only appropriate to write about the most important way you can show your heart a little extra love. Heart disease...
View Article5 Reasons To Eat More Plants
Remember when vegetarians were thought of as tree-hugging, long-haired hippies who got a strange satisfaction out of depriving themselves of good food? Well, times are definitely changing. There’s...
View ArticleFiber, Fiber, Everywhere… But Is It All The Same?
We all know it’s good to eat more fiber. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t get anywhere near the recommended 30 grams of fiber each day. In fact, the average intake is only around 10-15 grams per...
View ArticleLooking For Whole Grains? Think Outside the Cereal Box
Are you trying to eat more whole grains? Chances are, even if you’re not trying, you are eating more, and that’s a good thing. A few years ago, the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines advised everyone to eat...
View ArticleWhat’s In Your Lunchbox? Back to School Breakfast and Lunch Ideas
The calendar and weather forecast are both still saying it’s summer, but look around and you’ll see the telltale signs of fall. The days are already a bit shorter, the afternoon shadows are longer,...
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