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,” more commonly known as trail mix, has long been touted…
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 appear to be a Catch-22: people who are stressed often…
Congratulations on your decision to make lifestyle changes for the better, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re already finding it difficult to keep yourself on track. Sometimes, when it comes to the temptations that distract us most, we…
Most people are aware that portion sizes have dramatically increased over the past few decades but most of us do not understand the effect the increase in portion sizes has on our bodies. In order to fully understand what is happening related to…
People do not always eat to satisfy hunger; many individuals eat for comfort, stress relief or as a reward. More often than not, we are eating out of boredom or because food is available, not because we are physically hungry.…
