Tips For Healthy Grilling and Barbecuing
There is something inaugural about the first day of fall. We welcome the crisp air after the sweltering days of summer and find ourselves outside to soak up the vibrant autumn colors. There is nothing like a fall barbecue to kick off the season! Growing up, my family...
Tips For Healthy Grilling and Barbecuing
There is something inaugural about the first day of fall. We welcome the crisp air after the sweltering days of summer and find ourselves outside to soak up the vibrant autumn colors. There is nothing like a fall barbecue to kick off the season! Growing up, my family...
Save Time and Money with Meal Planning
Remember the days when we didn’t have cell phones to direct us from point A to point B? It wasn’t too long ago that we had to print out instructions...
Alcohol Effects on Nutrition
Alcohol is a tonic and a poison. How often and how much you drink determines which it is. For example, moderate drinking (one drink per day for...
Artificial Sweeteners: The good, bad and ugly
The prevalence of non-nutritive (artificial) sweeteners added to commonly consumed foods and beverages is on the rise. Artificial sweeteners are...
Branched Chain Amino Acids in our Diets
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three of the essential amino acids that cannot be made by our bodies and must be obtained through diet or...
Food for Every Age and Stage 12-36 Months
Toddlers grow at a slower rate than infants. Although normal growth differs from child to child, they grow on average 2.5 inches and gain 4-5 pounds...
Back to School Health Tips!
It’s that time of year again: Back to school! Whether your child is off to kindergarten, senior year of high school, or even college, bringing a...
Fueling your Body for Sports Performance
Water is the most important, yet overlooked, nutrient for athletes. Even mild dehydration can cause muscle cramps, dizziness, and lightheadedness...
Food Allergies and Intolerances
We hear about so many people these days who are either allergic to, have an intolerance to, or have a sensitivity to certain foods. You may know...
The Importance of Body Image
Have you ever come across some older photos of yourself and thought something along the lines of: - “Wow, I looked so good here. If I could have...
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition
Inadequate calories and nutrients can impair even the most conditioned athlete, while the right balance of energy and macronutrients will help all...
Best Nutrient Supplements for Runners
As a runner and dietitian, we are always asked about the best supplements for runners. Below, we have broken down the top five supplements I...
Food for Every Age and Stage: 0-12 Months
Consider this: A baby’s birth weight doubles by about 5 months of age and triples by one year. A baby’s brain at birth is about 25% of its adult...