by Sondra Tacket | Feb 9, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 5-6% of your total calories. Saturated fats are typically animal sourced (with the exception of coconut) and solid at room temperature (think butter, cheese, marbling of steak, skin...
by Sondra Tacket | Jan 21, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic review ranked the Med Diet most likely to provide protection against coronary heart disease. It originates in the regions...
by Chelsea Pudimott | Jan 11, 2022 | health tips, meal planning, Medical Nutrition
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 calories. You can get a lot of bang for your buck with fresh produce. You may be surprised by the large portion sizes you can...
by Chelsea Pudimott | Dec 10, 2021 | health tips, healthy eating
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 grow, and more than ever people are willing to jump on the fad diet bandwagon hoping to shed some pounds. Here is why that...
by Chelsea Pudimott | Oct 27, 2021 | health tips, Medical Nutrition
People often express concerns about sugar cravings and how to eliminate them to achieve healthier eating habits. Diets high in sugar have been shown to contribute to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and more. To make the healthiest diet choices, we...