Healthy Swaps to Reduce Processed Foods for Better Nutrition
Processed foods contain added sugars, unhealthy fats, sodium, and synthetic additives. These ingredients raise risks linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Reducing processed foods with simple, realistic swaps supports balanced nutrition and long-term...
Healthy Swaps to Reduce Processed Foods for Better Nutrition
Processed foods contain added sugars, unhealthy fats, sodium, and synthetic additives. These ingredients raise risks linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Reducing processed foods with simple, realistic swaps supports balanced nutrition and long-term...
Little Known Initiatives of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market
Forsyth Farmers Market Initiatives As a registered dietitian and self- proclaimed “foodie”, produce is king in my book! Through my 10 + years in the...
Food Addiction: Why It Happens and How to Get Help
Can Food Be Considered an Addiction? When we think of addiction, many times we only think of drugs and/or alcohol. However, food addiction has...
When Do I Need to Take a Supplement?
Before Taking A Supplement - Ask These 4 Questions! Protein shakes, creatine, and BCAAs… OH MY! There are so many sports supplements on the market...
Nutrition for Football Players
Macronutrients, Weight Management, and Hydration Strategies for Football Players How many of you have ever been in the middle of practice or...
Tips for Eating Well at Summer Barbeques
9 Simple Strategies To Keep Your Nutrition On Track At The Family BBQSummertime is filled with parties, social events, and barbeques. It’s a time to...
The Top Food Allergens
According to recent statistics, approximately 10.8% of Americans suffer from food allergies. (1) A food allergy is an IgE immune response whereby...
Overnutrition in Children and Teens
Understanding the Pediatric Obesity Epidemic Is your son or daughter overweight or obese? Is it indeed “baby fat”, and will they outgrow it?...
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
Celebrate Eating Well in June Tired of the frozen and canned fruits and vegetables? At the start of June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit...
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...