By Ashton Jackson, RD, LD/N It’s estimated that between 6 and 8 million Americans abstain from consuming meats like fish, beef and poultry. There is an escalating movement toward plant-based diets, and the evidence to support the cornucopia of health…
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 to have hot dogs for dinner or ice cream for…
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 workout plans - all designed to help you stay healthy.…
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 and energy-boosting. Superfoods are great to eat, but you can find…
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 the “approved” list. Products made from them, such as almond…
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 the foods you eat are making them worse. While some…
By Ashton Jackson, RD, LD/N Does making healthy decisions at a restaurant seem like an impossible feat? Would you love to learn more about the best way to grocery shop and prepare meals at home? Are you curious about activity trackers…
Back-to-school time is upon us! For busy families, the stress of planning and packing healthy lunches for children and adults, alike, can be quite a burden. After a few weeks of focused effort it is common for even the most…
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…
Summer in the South means fresh, delicious seasonal produce—making it easy for even casual cooks to create healthy dishes that are full of flavor. With so many fantastic fruits and vegetables in season during the months of July and August,…
