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 Read more…
The numbers keep rising. Just three years ago, 79 million adults in the U.S. were estimated to have prediabetes. Today, that number has ballooned to a disturbing 84 million American adults with this condition. Even Read more…
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. Read more…
If there is one top food under the radar many of us are overlooking, it is lentils. One of the most nutritious and versatile plant-based sources of protein around, lentils are now linked to significantly Read more…
When planning meals, imagine yourself as an artist, creating a colorful array of various foods. This is one of the best ways you can provide your body with the most healthful nutrients found in nature. Read more…
Stressed out? If so, you’re not alone. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found nearly 50% of people reporting greater stress compared to just five years ago. It’s bad enough that stress is Read more…
If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance your diet probably has some “missing in action” nutrients. You may think, “I’ll just take a supplement to make up the nutritional difference.” Taking supplements is Read more…
One of the worst things you can do when attempting to reach a healthier body weight is to go on a ‘crash” diet. Crash dieting takes on many forms – fasting, detox programs, yo-yo diets, Read more…
Be honest – when’s the last time you went a little crazy and had a cruciferous vegetable? If it’s been awhile, it’s never too late to change that – these veggies pack a nutritional and Read more…
You go on a weight loss diet, you’re working out and all that efforts has been paying off in just what you wanted – losing weight. But then, your body suddenly puts the on brakes Read more…
