Snacking has gotten a bad “rap” over the years! Most people think of snacking as having a candy bar, sitting on the couch with a bag of chips or spooning a pint of ice cream into your mouth, but as a registered dietitian, I am going to argue snacking is healthy and important. It’s all… Read More Conquering the Snack Attack

Do you have a case of the grocery shopping blues? For many of us, grocery shopping is just one more necessary evil in an already hectic schedule. It can be a time consuming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a plan in place. “Shopping the perimeter” of the store  is a good place to… Read More 5 Supermarket Savvy Tips

Many people tend to think of juicing or cleanses when someone mentions eating more “green” foods. However, it’s important to consider “going green” as including more produce in general! By increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables consumed in your daily diet, your energy levels and nutrient levels increase too! Each color of fruit or… Read More Tips to Go Green This Spring

Did you get fooled on April Fool’s Day? Though all in good fun, April Fool’s jokes catch most people off guard and often confuses them. In nutrition, the same thing happens all the time.  Nutrition marketing fools people to believe the phrases on the package instead of turning the package over to read the ingredient… Read More Don’t Let These 5 Phrases Fool You