Part 1 of 4 Part Series ACKNOWLEDGING CHANGES AND PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH! Scenario: For most Americans, two weeks ago, our worlds turned upside down. COVID-19 hit all of us and our lives rapidly changed. Dropping kids off at school and heading to the office now shifted to morning pancakes, logging onto your laptop at home …
Embracing Quarantine: A Dietitian’s Guideon Navigating the New “Norm” Read More »
Part 2 of 4 Part Series Hopefully you feel more settled with the “stay at home” order from our government and the broad spectrum of emotions experienced initially may have lessened. However, we are now left with a whole new set of feelings and challenges due to the open-endedness of our predicament. Using food to …
Embracing Quarantine: Taking Control by Creating Boundaries Read More »
Part 3 of 4 Part Series In addition to creating boundaries and acknowledging feelings, it’s important to remember at this time to pay attention to your IMMUNE system. Having a strong immune system takes work and now more than ever we can see the importance of hand washing, social distancing and how having a compromised …
IT TAKES GUTS! Understanding how your GUT health plays a crucial role in your Immunity! Read More »
Part 4 of 4 Part Series Scenario: “Today is the day, I am going to brave the scale. I didn’t have a ton to eat yesterday, I worked out, I ate nothing high in sodium, my period is not coming, I went to the bathroom, and I am feeling slimmer than usual. I am going …
Fall it is the time of year when friends and family gather at the big game, tailgate, or party to cheer on their favorite professional or college football team! Being surrounded by an abundance of foods and beverages can be overwhelming when your goal is to eat healthier. The key is to balance your options …
Nearly 75% of Americans consume less than the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Magnesium (See RDA Table). Why is that cause for concern? Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and impacts blood pressure, metabolism, immune functions, bones & muscles. Magnesium is considered one of the most important trace minerals in …
Magnesium: Understanding the Importance of this Mineral to Your Body & Your Brain Read More »
When a new school year begins so does the task of packing lunchboxes and schoolbags with meals and snacks. Children and teenagers require brain-stimulating, energy-filled foods to achieve their best in academics, sports, and other extracurricular activities. A combination of Protein (P), Fat (F), and Carbohydrate (C) provides children and teenagers with the fuel and …
Back to School: Fun and Healthy Lunch & Snack Ideas Read More »
In this busy, complicated world it can be tough to know where to begin when venturing on a journey towards health. As we know, exercise plays a huge role in health, both mentally and physically. However, like the saying goes “you cannot out-exercise a bad diet.” This is 100% true. I work with hundreds of …
Balanced Eating and Weight Stabilization for Life Read More »