Diet

Life is complicated enough.  Why makes things more difficult when “keep it simple” applies to so many aspects of our lives and is a good mantra to follow. That’s why healthy eating and exercise efforts should be straightforward, accessible, natural, and simple.  In fact, simplicity is your key word for long-lasting health changes. If you’re…

The amount of cholesterol in a day’s time can add up quickly.  But when we pay attention to our food choices, we can amazingly keep cholesterol levels in check. Most of us would rather treat high cholesterol naturally instead of relying on cholesterol lowering medications, if at all possible.  But depending on various circumstances and…

Looking for a great way to get your New Year off to a healthy (and lucky) start?  Try a dose of black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas, also known as black-eyed beans, are one of the most nutrient-packed legumes around. Best known for bringing good luck, when you look at a black-eyed pea, it’s very apparent how…

Let me guess – some of you are pulling your hair out over what to get a friend or loved one for Christmas.  You need IDEAS. How about a book? A gift of a book is good any time of year but getting a really good book around the holidays is especially nice.  I personally…

You know the routine.  You eat dinner, clean up the kitchen and then settle in for the evening.  After a little while, you’re back in the kitchen, impulsively raiding the refrigerator searching for something to eat. But wait, you just ate not that long ago – why are you already seeking food only to take…

Let me begin by saying I love my jobs and my profession.  However, one of the most frustrating and annoying things about being a registered dietitian is listening to flat-out bad advice from people with little nutrition knowledge. Everyone believes because they eat food, they must be a nutrition guru.  But when plain bad ‘healthy…

It’s that time of year when schools will soon be opening their doors for a new season.  Parents and kids alike eagerly anticipate a fresh start to a new beginning of a successful school year. And one way to spell success for your child begins first thing in the morning by feeding them breakfast.  No…