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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

by Catherine Hill MS, RD, LDN With the holiday season approaching, you may soon to be tempted with many of your favorite holiday treats. Sticking to a healthy diet can…

By Catherine Hill MS, RD, LDN With the holiday season upon us, you are sure to be tempted with an unlimited array of food. Sticking to your healthy lifestyle changes…

The holiday season is a busy time of year.  Between parties, shopping, visiting with loved ones, and other celebratory events it is hard to imagine finding even a few minutes…

Molly Devine RD, LDN It’s Fall, Y’all! In North Carolina, we really have it made. With its crisp cool mornings, warm sunny afternoons, and mild evenings, fall is the best…

Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl Recipe Type: smoothie Author: Kait Slavinsky Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients 5.3 oz cup of pumpkin spice yogurt 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée…

By Michaela Caton, RDN, LDN   With Halloween just around the corner many parents find themselves in a state of worry. This concern is often due to the volume of…

By Katie Clarke, MS, RD, LDN As a practicing Registered Dietitian, some of the most common questions and statements I hear from patients include “How do I eat all of…