Q: Why did you decide to make changes in your lifestyle/diet? I noticed I was developing a lot of unhealthy habits, like not paying attention to the kind of food I…
Online Class: 10 Minute Virtual Grocery Store Tour
Photo by Megan Markham on Unsplash Learn tips and tricks on how to grocery shop for healthy foods and how to make every dollar count. To access a recording of the presentation, please…
Patient Highlights
Why did you decide to make changes in your lifestyle/diet? My health is excellent and I believe primary prevention is my best option in maintaining an active and productive lifestyle.…
Patient Highlights
Why did you decide to make changes in your lifestyle/diet? I decided to make the lifestyle/diet change because I wanted to reduce health risks and become my best self. I…
Patient Highlight
Why did you decide to make changes in your lifestyle/diet? When I was in college, I developed bad eating habits. I went through my college career with no exercise. When…
Patient Highlight
Why did you decide to make changes in your lifestyle/diet? I had been struggling with weight loss for YEARS. I had back surgery and knee surgery, which both reduced my…
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Health and Immunity
Photo by Adam Śmigielski on Unsplash Your immune system is at its best when you are at your healthiest. A healthy lifestyle includes a general healthful diet, plenty of sleep each night, staying…
The Scoop on Protein Powder
Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash Protein is an essential macronutrient that our body needs for normal functioning and Is considered the building blocks of our body’s tissues. Our body uses amino…
What is Fiber?
Fiber is a kind of carbohydrate that the body is not able to break down for energy. Instead, it passes through the body, intact, through your stomach, intestine, colon and…
Celery Juice: Truth or Trend?
Image Credit: Vegan Liftz Juicing has evolved into a popular health trend in the last few years. The term “juicing” refers to a period of days when a person’s diet…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By: Catherine Hill MS, RD, LDN Did you know that more Americans commit to a “New Year’s resolution” than those who watch the Super Bowl? Self-improvement, or some momentum in…
Re-Think Your Holiday Drink
By: Katie McCollum MS, RD, LDN The holiday season has a reputation for indulgence. We often focus our attention (and willpower) on being mindful of the foods we eat, but…
Get Recipe Ready for the Holidays
By Michaela Caton RD, LDN 5 Tips for Recipe Modification Indulge this holiday season while still maintaining your healthy lifestyle. By choosing healthier alternatives to common ingredients you can enjoy…
Tips to Get Your Fruits and Veggies During the Holidays
By: Catherine Hill MS, RD, LDN Fruits and vegetables might not be the first foods you think of when dreaming about the holidays, but they are just as important now…
Put Your Best Self First
By: Michaela Caton RD, LDN In the midst of the holiday season, while you are focused on your busy schedule, you may forget to focus on you! Unfortunately, food and…