A Dietitian’s Take on BMI
A Dietitian's take on BMI & Understanding WHat BMI really Means Have you ever been told to try to achieve a “healthy” BMI? We hear about BMI frequently, including BMI categories of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. But what does that really...
A Dietitian’s Take on BMI
A Dietitian's take on BMI & Understanding WHat BMI really Means Have you ever been told to try to achieve a “healthy” BMI? We hear about BMI frequently, including BMI categories of underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. But what does that really...
How To Read a Nutrition Label
Why Reading Nutrition Labels Is Important Become a savvy shopper by reading and comparing nutrition labels when making food selections. The...
7 Steps to Avoid or Prevent Acid Reflux
What is Acid Reflux or GERD? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder, also known as GERD, is a condition that generally causes symptoms of “heartburn” or a...
Tips to Calm Your Sweet Cravings
Oh, those sweet cravings we all deal with! What is a craving? Cravings to me are when we really can’t stop thinking about a type of food or flavor....
Proper Nutrition for Runners – Eating for Endurance
Nutrition plays a critical role in performance during exercise or competition. When you under-fuel or eat the incorrect foods, you put yourself at a...
Vitamins and Minerals The Body Really Needs
Vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients, are required to perform essential functions in the body and must be obtained from the diet,...
Benefits of Integrative Testing
Gut Testing Gut Zoomer 3.0 is one of the most advanced tests, offering an extensive profile of bacterias and pathogens. It is easily collected in...
The Importance of Metabolic Testing
Customization is the key to hitting your health and wellness goals. Nutritional plans need to be created to address a client's specific needs....
Heart Healthy Recipe Substitutions & Modifications
The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 5-6% of your total calories. Saturated fats are typically...
Essentials to a Heart Healthy Diet
It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic...
What 100 Calories Actually Looks Like
Are you wondering how much food you can get for only 100 calories? Believe it or not, you can actually get quite a bit of food with just 100...
Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women and almost all ethnic groups in the United States?1 It beats cancer...
Forget the Fads – Nutrition Counseling for Healthy Weight Management
Have you or someone you know ever tried a fad diet? Chances are, most people can answer yes. The prevalence of different diet fads continues to...