Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chia Seed Cookies Add this cookie to your holiday baking list! These cookies feature chia seeds which add fiber, protein and healthy fats into this delicious […]

How Long Can I Eat my Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely? Food leftovers should only be in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. This is true whether it’s Thanksgiving leftovers or […]

Listen to your Fullness Cues this Thanksgiving Be mindful of your fullness cues during the holidays. Your body sends you signs cueing you in to when you have eaten enough […]

Scrumptious Seasonal Fall Veggies November is a great time to eat in-season fall vegetables. These include: beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, pumpkin and squash. Try roasting […]

Health Benefits of Including Pumpkin in your Diet: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote immunity […]

Going out to eat? While going out to eat can often result in getting too many calories, carbs, and dietary fats- here are some tips to help choose the best […]

Following a vegetarian diet? Whether you are or are not, these are good tips to ensure you’re getting a balanced diet with plenty of veggies! Try to add extra veggies […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Foods from around the world are healthy and delicious! Here are some examples of healthful menu items from global cultures and traditions: https://sm.eatright.org/globalfoods  #NationalNutritionMonth

Planning ahead can help save money and reduce mealtime stress! Follow these steps to plan and prepare meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle:   1)Make a menu  2)Stock your pantry, […]

Your favorite cultural foods can be part of a healthful eating plan! Here are some ideas for a variety of healthy, cultural meals provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: […]

This year’s theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors! Throughout March, embrace the foods and flavors of your heritage and other global cultures.  During #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, choose delicious and […]

National Heart Health Month: Saturated vs Unsaturated fats    Saturated and unsaturated fats are important terms to know. One improves your heart health while the other ensues further risk.   Saturated fats […]

National heart health month and Valentine’s Day! Is dark chocolate really that good for you? Are you buying your loved one dark chocolate this Valentine’s Day? Research suggests a diet […]

National heart health month: Are some versions of salt healthier than others?  Popular types of salt include table salt, sea salt, and pink Himalayan salt. Sea salt and pink Himalayan […]

February is National Heart Health Month! Salt is a major ingredient of concern when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association tells us that too much sodium can […]

Did you know eating certain foods can help you prevent conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma?    To help reduce your risk for cataracts, choose foods like strawberries, bell peppers, […]

Did you know eating certain foods can help you prevent conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma?    Kale has nutrients that may protect your eyes from sunlight damage, and decrease […]

Whether you follow a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or all foods included diet, one thing they all should have in common is this:  Make sure to always include a source of […]

If you’re like many other people, you are probably extra motivated right now to improve your health and fitness. It’s a great idea to start the new year off with […]

Bolthouse Farms is a brand I recommend a lot when it comes to salad dressings, but they also have healthier versions of holiday drinks!  A “short” size at Starbucks provides […]

Bolthouse Farms is a brand I recommend a lot when it comes to salad dressings, but they also have healthier versions of holiday drinks!  A traditional eggnog such as the […]

It’s important to remember that all the fun traditional beverages served around this time of year aren’t simply calorie, fat, or sugar-free. For example, a Grande Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks […]

Did you miss getting your sample of my healthy chocolate brownie in the lobby last week? Don’t worry! Here’s the recipe so you can try it on your own. They […]

We are officially in the thick of the winter holidays. We’ve had Halloween, Thanksgiving, probably some birthdays, and are now headed into December holidays!  Even though there are so many […]

Thanksgiving tips: If you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider these tips to keep the holiday a healthy one!   Eat breakfast. As a Dietitian I don’t recommend not eating until the big meal […]

There is a lot of confusion as to what’s the best way to make your morning oatmeal. Are the instant packets really healthy? Which one should I choose? Do I […]

Seeing a “Pure Cane Sugar” packet, and a “Sugar in the Raw, Turbinado Cane Sugar” packet can be confusing. They are different colored packets (white and brown), and it seems […]

Have you ever wondered which small, colored packet you should add to your coffee and what the difference is anyway? The white packets are table sugar, they pack in extra […]