Tagged: dietitian

Tricks of the Trade for Holiday Eating

All jokes aside, we all have some notions in the back of our minds about how we will “do” with our Holiday eating! Many people suggest that it is just […]

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So, Why Do I Do What I Do? Confessions of a Dietitian

Recently I had the fortune of arriving at my Aunt Mary’s house, and found that she had made my favorite Rum Cake for dessert. My mouth watered as the flashbacks […]

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What’s Your Healthy?

What constitutes being “healthy” carries a different meaning for everyone. For some, it’s a 3 mile run, strolling the farmers market or getting enough sleep. For others, it’s managing stress, […]

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Why Do We Fear the Weight Room?

Ladies… put down those teeny dumbbells you found stacked in the corner at the gym and confidently march over to the heavier weights. Do not fear those iron barbells and […]

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Fiber! Part 3: The Benefits of Eating Fiber

This is Part 3 in a 4-part series on FIBER! (Read Part 1 & Part 2.) Fiber is a substance found in the skins of fruits and vegetables and in whole […]

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Fiber! Part 2: The Downfalls of Eating Fiber

This is Part 2 in a 4-part series on the wonderful world of FIBER! (Read Part 1 here.) In recent years, fibrous foods have received praise for their health benefits. Dietitians and […]

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Fiber! Part 1: Types, Sources, & Recommended Intake

Fiber is critical for every adult and child in this country. In the future, it may be the difference between health and disease; and between living a shortened or longer […]

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How Can I Get Enough Calcium in My Diet If I Follow a Vegan Lifestyle?

For those of you who choose to follow a vegan or even vegetarian lifestyle, you know best that sometimes one needs to get creative with their food to get all […]

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3 Healthy Food Products Worth Trying

Every year we have changes in the rational of what makes for “good health” and what makes for “good food” products to support this health plan. This year we are […]

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Elite Recipe: Salad or Pizza? It’s Pizz’alad!

Pizz’alad Recipe Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 27 mins Yield: 1 pizza Serves: 4 About This Recipe: This is a great option if you are getting sick of plain […]

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