The Keto Diet
Last year it was Paleo, then the documentary, What the Health came out and everyone decided to give Veganism a try. Most recently, the biggest weight loss fad to hit the internet and social media hubs is the Ketogenic Diet.…
Go Bananas for Bananas
By Katie Clarke MS, RD, LDN There is a surprising notion sweeping the area that bananas are bad for you. How this idea has become widespread belief, I cannot be certain but let’s review. Bananas, grapes and dried fruits tend…
Why Does BMI Carry SO Much Weight?
By: Katie Clarke MS, RD, LDN BMI. Quite possibly the least favored topic of any patient. Discussing a patient’s BMI can cause frustration because, quite frankly, most people feel judged when looking at what appears to be a grading scale…
Fermented Foods and Friendly Bacteria
Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Kefir. Kimchi. Miso. Yogurt. Tempeh. What do these foods have in common? They are all fermented foods. Fermentation is a process of food preservation in which bacteria or yeast are used to break down a food’s sugar or…
Go Further With Food and Your Workout
It’s National Nutrition Month and this year the National theme is “Go Further with Food”. Food is, no surprise, what fuels our daily life. So, the question is how do we fuel our bodies to allow us to go further…
National Nutrition Month: Go Further With Food
It’s National Nutrition Month and this year the National theme is “Go Further with Food”. Food is, no surprise, what fuels our daily life. So, the question is how do we fuel our bodies to allow us to go…
Heart Healing Diets vs. Heart Breaking Diets
It seems every year a new diet trend emerges boasting new and improved health benefits. But are their claims true? As we close on National Heart Health month, we have outlined a few popular diets and what research is showing…
Top 3 Fitness Myths Related to Weight Loss
by: Greg Schlitz MPH, RD, LDN Spot Training Have you tried doing crunches, situps, ab rollers and leg lifts only to find yourself with the same abdominal fat only now you are so sore you avoid laughing, coughing, and bending…
New Year New You
By: Katie Clarke MS, RD, LDN Happy New Year! The time of resolutions and redirection. A time to look at the past year and determine what you would like to do differently next year. New Year’s Day is quite often…
