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 […]

October is the month where there seems to be Halloween candy everywhere you turn. While a little bit can fit into a healthy diet, you’d be surprised to know how […]

Besides pumpkins, apples are also popular fruits around this time of the year. All varieties of apples are good sources of Vitamin C, an important nutrient for a strong immune […]

5 Ways to Pumpkin: White Bean Soup Fall is a great time to implement creativity to your usual routines. One such way is mixing up the foods you use! Challenging […]

It’s fun to mix up nutrition throughout the seasons. Pumpkin is a great source of Beta-Carotene, which is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of developing certain cancers and protects […]

Many people think white potatoes are void of nutrition while sweet potatoes are chalked full. Both types of potatoes are actually very similar in terms of calories, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, […]

It’s a good rule of thumb to strive for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Typically, that means 3 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit. This […]

Fun food fact: You might think that white potatoes are nothing but unhealthy calories, but did you know they actually provide a lot of nutrition? Potatoes are packed with fiber, […]

Try this amazing smoothie for a burst of antioxidants and a burst of flavor! Ingredients: -1/2 Carton Banana Premier Protein Shake (individually packaged) -1/2 C. Milk -1/4 C. Orange Juice […]

Do you have kids you’re packing school lunches for? Here are some healthy ways to vary it up, keep it appetizing, and continue nourishing those little bodies. Peanut butter and […]

Omega 3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and mental acuity-improving properties. There are three types that are all necessary in the diet: EPA (found in fatty fish like salmon) DHA […]

Building a healthy plate for each meal is a simple way to help lower your risk for developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer, and help […]

​Saturated fats are the type of fat that we do want to limit.   Saturated fats raise cholesterol and contribute towards inflammation. Foods high in saturated fat also tend to be high in […]

When it comes to fats, we do want unsaturated fats in our diet. Unsaturated fats still play an important role in health and wellbeing, as well as supporting healthy weight loss. Unsaturated […]

Have you ever considered a low-fat diet to lose weight? In theory, it makes sense to eat less fat to lose fat off your body. However, that’s not always the […]

​2 Ways to Meal Prep: Full and Partial Full: Prepare & portion into containers ahead of time to easily pull from the fridge.  (Example: Prepare 5 containers of chicken, rice, […]

5 ways meal prepping can help your health and fitness: Make healthier choices in busy moments Save time in deciding what to eat & cooking from scratch Save money from […]

The recommendation for daily sodium intake is 1500-2300 mg. Those with certain heart conditions should adhere to 1500 mg a day, while generally healthy adults should get no more than […]

4th of July Cookout tips: Pick, Portion, & Pair Pick out the 1 or 2 yummy sides that sound most appetizing to you Portion them out according to the suggested serving […]

Do you crave cool summer treats, or something sweet from time to time? Try these fun ideas! Snack on a bag of frozen blueberries (buy frozen, or buy fresh and […]

The time after you work out is crucial for getting the most benefits from your hard work at the gym. There is no strict cut-off, but by about an hour […]