Valentine’s Day is here! With this sweet holiday comes lots of extra added sugars and calories, but not to worry, you can indulge and enjoy without going overboard. A few smart choices and you won’t feel guilty the next day. So, indulge this Valentine’s Day guilt free with these 5 tips. Fondue the healthier way!… Read More 5 Tips for a Nutrient-Rich Valentine’s Day

It’s National Heart Month and an important time consider the foods you should be eating and actions you should be taking on a regular basis to improve your heart health. So many people think, “That could never happen to me!” However, the choices you make today will affect the life you live in 10, 15,… Read More High-5 Your Heart

Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of men AND women in the US? In fact, one in three people die of heart disease every year! That is approximately one person every minute! Even one is too many and there are nutrition and exercise things you can do to make your heart… Read More 5 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier

Did you know that many of the leading causes of death in the United States are preventable via healthy eating and exercise? Just think, your decisions can help lower your risk of diseases like heart disease, certain types of cancers and diabetes. Having a nutrient-rich diet including fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fat, dairy and… Read More 5 Swaps for Your Kitchen and Your Waist Size

Winter has a way of making us eat more, and not just more, but more high calorie foods.  Creamy soups, breads, fancy warm coffee drinks, etc. appeal to our senses with the cold air all around. And…wearing baggy clothes like sweatpants and big jackets often hide that we might be gaining a pound or two… Read More 5 Tips to Get Sweatpants Free this Winter

Kicking 2022 into high gear and wondering what the key is to a strong, energy-filled workout? Fuel-Workout-Refuel-Repeat. No matter if you are a mom chasing kids or an everyday exerciser training for your fist half-marathon, the message is the same: You need to fuel and refuel to train hard and recover appropriately. Most people have… Read More 5 Ways to Refuel Your 2022 Workout

It’s a new year, and that means a New Year’s Resolution has probably creeped its way into your mind, but recalling previous New Year’s Resolutions leave you feeling disappointed. There may be some science behind that. It has been proven that goals are more likely achieved when they are action plans, rather than outcomes. Changing… Read More Snap into Your New Year’s Resolution with this Technique

Let’s face it the holidays can be a doozy when it comes to calories!  It’s dark earlier in the day, there’s a chill in the air, we crave comfort food and desserts are in abundance.  Things are glazed, salted and drizzled every time you turn around.  It’s not to say you can’t enjoy some of… Read More 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays are phrases you frequently hear this time of year. They bring joy and cheer, but unfortunately you also hear a lot of these phrases this time of year: “Don’t eat that!” “Only take one bite!” “That’s loaded with calories so you better run 10 miles today if you’re going to… Read More 5 Things TO Eat This Holiday Season

If you’re like this social, party-going dietitian, you are likely at a holiday party, family gathering or co-worker function almost every night until Christmas! FINALLY! And quite frankly you might just keep the trend going into New Year’s too. This is a time of year to celebrate, splurge some and enjoy your family and friends,… Read More A Woman’s Guide to Holiday Party Eating