Category: "Nutrition" Articles
June 9, 2021
Throughout any grocery store, there’s an abundance of foods with a “Keto Friendly” label on them, usually large and colorful like a banner of pride. So just what does that mean? For anyone not...
June 1, 2021
The late Anthony Bourdain once said, “I think food, culture, people and landscape are all absolutely inseparable.” From the ingredients in signature dishes to the preparation, down to the details of presentation, food tells...
June 1, 2021
Long flights, longer road trips, fast food, eating out — the epitome of travel. Sitting in an airplane or car for extended periods of time, we often reach for something quick and satisfying to...
May 7, 2021
You already know the importance of digestive health and its integral role in optimal nutrition. You’ve also probably seen ads proudly proclaiming the benefits of probiotics. It seems like every day there is a...
May 7, 2021
As cat and dog parents we’re always looking for new, delicious ways to motivate our pets. Each day there’s something new to learn about the different foods that can benefit our pets but not...
May 4, 2021
Remember all those commercials that were on for a while with the yogurt in the green packaging that talked all about how it was packed with billions of active and live probiotics? If you’re...
May 2, 2021
Let’s talk about one of the latest trends sweeping the internet: drinking chlorophyll. The quick answer is YES it actually has numerous benefits for human health (those TikTokers are on to something!). At the...
May 1, 2021
A bit of bloating is a normal and healthy part of digestion, but when the bloat becomes uncomfortable, it may raise cause for concern. This is especially so when accompanied by other undesirable symptoms...
May 1, 2021
Many often forget that the skin is the body’s largest organ, with the average person having roughly 300 million skin cells. Just like the gut, the skin has a microbiome that hosts five trillion...
May 1, 2021
Spring has sprung — and summer is upon us! The beautiful weather and long, sunny days have us craving light, bright and refreshing foods. Done right, the combination of sweet summer fruits and crisp...
April 25, 2021
I hear it several times a week: “Your diet must be crazy strict!” I don’t think there is enough room on a table to hold all of the healthy, delicious goodness I eat in...
April 23, 2021
The vegan lifestyle has been gaining more popularity with high-profile athletes switching to this type of diet such as Venus Williams, Derrick Morgan and Hannah Teter. The main concern with a vegan diet is...
April 20, 2021
If you’re like most people, you’ve been to the grocery store and walked by the organic section of the produce aisle only to just keep on walking. The prices can be somewhat off-putting, especially...
April 9, 2021
I’ll admit that when we got Pumpkin, I had little to no idea which foods were good for dogs and which foods were not. As a registered dietitian, I felt silly not knowing where...
April 4, 2021
What we eat and drink has a big effect on our dental health — particularly if we’re snacking throughout the day or consuming drinks high in sugar or acid. These five foods have the...
April 1, 2021
Building a weekly menu can save you time and money, and help plan for living a healthy-eating lifestyle. Depending on your nutrition goals, creating a meal plan can be a solid foundation as you...
April 1, 2021
With spring in the air, change is upon us. Switching up routines or products is something to encourage and even celebrate because it keeps your routine exciting. Keep this mantra in mind as I...
April 1, 2021
Ginger root is a popular spice that many people recognize and probably even have in their kitchen. What people often do not realize, however, is that this same spice (in either its fresh or...
