by Ann Sukany-Suls | Jun 29, 2022 | dietitians, healthy eating, Medical Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Articles
Top Food Allergens & Implementing an Elimination Diet According to recent statistics, approximately 10.8% of Americans suffer from food allergies. (1) A food allergy is an IgE immune response whereby the body identifies it as an invader which creates an allergic...
by Gina Gilchrist | May 25, 2022 | dietitians, healthy eating, Nutrition for Kids, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Articles
Understanding the Pediatric Obesity Epidemic Is your son or daughter overweight or obese? Is it indeed “baby fat”, and will they outgrow it? When infants are born they have a greater amount of fat to provide them with nutritional reserve when they are adjusting...
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 Dylan Lowry | Jun 9, 2021 | dietitians, health tips, run coaching, Uncategorized
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 recommend for runners. It is important to remember that supplements are there to supplement a good diet. If your diet is poor,...
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...
by Gina Gilchrist | Feb 11, 2021 | dietitians, healthy eating
We are all born with the skill to stop eating when full, to eat when hungry, and to eat satisfying foods. Think of a baby, for example, who roots for milk when hungry and throws food off the tray when full. However, through the life process, “diet” culture leads...
