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 Read more…
Vitamin D is an important vitamin with powerful effects on several systems throughout the body. Obtaining sufficient vitamin D whether from food sources, the sun or supplements, is important for everyone. But women especially will Read more…
Go ahead and pour yourself a glass of milk. Wait a minute – isn’t milk full of saturated fat increasing your risk of high blood cholesterol and heart disease? Not so fast. This favorite beverage Read more…
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…
You may believe that eating healthy, nutritious foods is impossible on a tight budget. Actually, that is not true. While you may be tempted to resort to spending your food dollars on cheap not-as-nutritious items, Read more…
As of lately, the fall from grace for coconut oil has felt more like a downward death spiral. Once dubbed, “a superfood,” and now referred to as, “pure poison,” coconut oil is being called “one 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…
Not so long ago, there was a time when shopping for food was pretty straightforward. If you were buying a certain food product, the choice often focused on price, taste, and reputation of the manufacturer. Read more…