Are You Getting Any? Fiber, that is…
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that a low-fiber diet can be harmful to the health of teenagers. The study, which included 559...
View ArticleCook at Home to Better Control Diabetes
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior showed that those with Type 2 Diabetes who attended hands-on cooking classes improved the quality of their diets. The study...
View ArticleDo You Hate Brussels Sprouts? Try These…
Brussels sprouts are one of the most hated foods out there. In all our years of experience as RD’s, it has come up as the absolute top food that our clients avoid. Why? Well, they do have a strong...
View ArticleMake 2013 Your Year to Shine!
It is here! Time to ring in the New Year. Our kids have been asking us why there are so many TV commercials and radio ads touting the latest diet plans. Because, it’s here! Time to lose the holiday...
View ArticleWelcome to March ~National Nutrition Month!
We love March. The days are getting noticeably longer, the temperatures seem to lose their icy grip, flowers are showing signs of bloom with Spring right around the corner, and, of course, college...
View ArticleTake the Complexity out of Nutrition
Is nutrition a complex science? Some would answer with a resounding , “Yes!”. How would I answer that question? I’m not sure. Nutrition can be very complex. When we start talking about metabolism,...
View Article"The best medicine for overweight and obese kids is better use of their feet...
Love the quote in the title! That quote applies to more than just overweight and obese kids. It applies to all of us. The quote was a comment by Dr. Katz, the director of the Yale University...
View ArticleTo Diet or Not to Diet?
To Diet or not to Diet, that seems to be the question that many people ask themselves when trying to lose weight. There is no question that weight loss is one of the most frustrating tasks you may...
View ArticleAnyone Can Call Themselves a “Nutritionist”
Anyone can call themselves a “Nutritionist” regardless of their education level or experience. Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists (RDN’s) are different. How so? Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists have...
View ArticleTomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad
One of our favorite summer-time salads! Very fast to throw together for lunch or as side-dish with a grilled dinner. Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber (peeled, if desired) 5-6...
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