by Gina Gilchrist | Jul 27, 2021 | health tips, healthy eating, meal planning
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 good-for-you lunch from home is one simple and affordable step toward better health. Six quick tips for a lunch with a...
by Gina Gilchrist | Jul 14, 2021 | dietitians, health tips, healthy eating
Water is the most important, yet overlooked, nutrient for athletes. Even mild dehydration can cause muscle cramps, dizziness, and lightheadedness and keep you from performing your best. Clear urine is a good sign that you have fully rehydrated. Tips to keep your...
by Ann Sukany-Suls | Jul 8, 2021 | health tips, healthy eating
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 someone who has a peanut allergy or is gluten-free or follows a low FODMAP diet regimen. What does all of this mean? How do...
by Gina Gilchrist | May 20, 2021 | health tips, healthy eating
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 size and it grows to 75% of its adult size by 12 months! Good feeding practices are not only essential for proper...
by Sondra Tacket | May 4, 2021 | health tips, healthy eating, Uncategorized
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Time to raise a glass to the woman who sang you to sleep, survived through your terrible 2’s, drove you to every practice, cheered you at every game, bandaged and kissed every scrape, and will love you unconditionally. ...
by Terah Starbuck | Apr 14, 2021 | dietitians, health tips, healthy eating
With so many diet programs out there, it is important to understand them. Why did these fad diets come to be and why should they NOT be part of your routine? Fad diets are any short-term, quick fix that actually sets the dieter up for weight loss failure. Usually, if...
