By Ashton Jackson, RD, LD/N Watch out, “gorp” enthusiasts! It’s time we re-evaluate our good ol’ raisins and peanuts and examine what's essential for a healthy trail mix recipe. “Gorp,”…
23Aug 16
16Aug 16
Protein: What’s All The Fuss About?
By Ashton Jackson, RD, LD/N Do you regularly use a protein shake or bar as a meal replacement or snack? Are you confused about the proper use and efficacy of…
09Aug 16
Rio Olympics: Updates on the Zika Virus
You’ve heard of the Zika virus since its outbreak in Brazil back in 2015. It hasn’t stopped you from heading to Rio de Janeiro to cheer on your favorite athletes.…
03Aug 16
The Dirt on the Dirty Dozen: Why Pesticides in Vegetables Matter
In modern grocery chain stores, you can usually find any fruits and vegetables you want at any time of year. Produce sections packed with vibrant reds, yellows and greens are…
27Jul 16
Healthy Recipes for Time-Starved Professionals
If you’re a busy, time-starved professional, it’s easy to grab a bite to go from a fast-food drive-through or a convenience store. Sometimes allowing yourself to opt for the unhealthy…
19Jul 16
Vitamins and Supplements: The Lowdown on Green Tea and More
Vitamin and supplement companies often claim that their products offer amazing benefits, ranging from improved energy to a lower risk of cancer. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell if…
13Jul 16
Tips for Managing Lyme Disease
As delightful as summer picnics are, one of the risks you run anytime you’re outdoors is being bitten by a tick. This is particularly concerning if you happen to be…
05Jul 16
Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet
Diet options are as varied as the many choices we make every day. The paleo diet is one of the most popular (and arguably one of the most controversial) diet…
29Jun 16
3 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Your Summer Vacation
The summer season ushers in warmer weather, picnics, pool parties, family vacation and unfortunately tons of opportunities to sabotage your weight management efforts. Especially when you’re on vacation, it’s tempting…
22Jun 16
10 Pinterest Accounts to Follow for Healthy Living Ideas
Pinterest.com doesn’t just offer decorating and makeup tips. It’s also a good source of information about healthy living. Here we've listed for you our favorite Pinterest boards for healthy living tips, recipes and…
14Jun 16
Do Carrots Really Help You See Better?
As a child, you were probably always told to eat all your veggies, or else you would never grow tall and strong like your favorite superhero. Did your parents also…
08Jun 16
Popeye Should Have Eaten Asparagus: The Nutrition and Science Behind the Other Green Vegetable
You’ve heard about the power of superfoods such as kale and acai berries. These foods are packed with nutrients that provide a variety of value to your body. They’re cancer-preventing, fat-fighting…
01Jun 16
Top 5 YouTube Fitness Channels
We all have our weaknesses when it comes to food. And for some cruel reason, what is classified as “junk food” usually tastes best. Is stopping by The Cupcake Bar…
24May 16
Pregnancy Calculators: Which One Should You Use?
You’re going to be a mother! Your estimated date of delivery not only gives you a rough idea when the big day will occur, but also provides your doctor with…
11May 16
Get Off Your Couch and Get Ready for a Fun Run
If you’ve avoided running in the past because it doesn’t seem enjoyable, signing up for a fun run might be just the inspiration you need to get off the couch.…
04May 16
Nuts to be Nuts About
Eating nuts is an easy way to pack protein, vitamins and minerals into your diet. Whether you’re following a paleo diet, counting points or counting calories, nuts are generally on…
27Apr 16
Improve Your Seasonal Allergy Symptoms with Smart Food Choices
Did you know that the foods you eat can affect your seasonal allergies? If you’ve ever wondered why your allergy medication didn’t completely relieve your symptoms, it could be because…
20Apr 16
Are High Intensity Interval Training Workouts Right for You?
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts are the latest workout trend for good reason. These quick workouts improve your heart health, help you burn more calories and can be done…
13Apr 16
Fish, Fruit & Fitness: Healthy Sugars and Fats for Your Diet Plan
Cutting out sugars and fats may seem like the easiest way to keep your New Year’s resolution to shed those unwanted pounds, but eliminating these substances entirely isn’t good for…
06Apr 16
Why You Should Care About Managing Your Stress Levels
If you’re one of the 1 in 5 Americans who experience extreme stress, you could also be one of the millions who experience depression or anxiety disorders. Stress and depression…
30Mar 16
Understanding Your Cholesterol: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
Bad cholesterol is a sneaky risk factor (sometimes invisible to the naked eye) that everyone should be aware of. It doesn’t discriminate and can be found in people of all…
23Mar 16
Tips to End Insomnia and Improve Your Health
Sleep brings about unconscious bliss, helps the body regenerate and allows the brain to process and retain memories from the day. Yet, a recent study found that 1 in…
16Mar 16
Mindfulness Meditation Will Help You Conquer Stress
There are two types of stress: there’s the good kind, which motivates you and can help you stay focused in an emergency. The “fight or flight” response is considered good…
09Mar 16
Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness: Fitness for New Moms
Too often, new mothers forget to take care of their most valuable asset – themselves. Exercise frequently falls to the bottom of the to-do list, but postpartum fitness routines that work offer…
01Mar 16
Slow and Steady: Prevent Workout Injuries While You Get Fit
Safe and consistent exercise is a crucial part of any healthy lifestyle, but how do you crank your fitness level up while preventing workout injury? Whether you’re new to the fitness…
