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
Christmas is upon us! The hustle and bustle of the holidays has begun and will continue for weeks to come. Your evening and weekends will likely be full of lots of shopping, darting here and there and rushing around to get all of those special “somethings” for the people near and dear to your heart!… Read More 5 Christmas Shopping Eating Essentials
One of the biggest cooking days is over and the biggest shopping day is here! It’s Black Friday and your refrigerator is now stuffed with leftovers from your family’s feast! What to do, what to do?! Well, you don’t want to waste it and throw it away and you sure don’t want to cook more… Read More 5 Thanksgiving Leftover Twists
Thanksgiving is here! And it is typically here with sugar and spice and all things nice. It’s full of your mom’s favorite casserole dish, your grandma’s pie and all the fixings your family loves. It’s a day of family, football and food, but it is possible to enjoy and indulge without blowing it nutritionally! Is… Read More 5 Thanksgiving Day Nutrition Tips
