A Dietitian’s Approach to Halloween

Halloween can be such a fun day full of costumes, parties, creativity, Harry Potter, and… Candy. Many of my new nutrition clients have stated that they dread this day because they know they’ll be tempted by candy. Some say they must wait to start eating...

Are you at risk for Heart Disease?

Most people associate their risk of heart disease to be related to how much fat they eat. While they are correlated, our fat intake isn’t the only factor that puts us at an increased risk. Other leading factors are high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, smoking,...

Should I Buy Organic?

Organic vs conventionally-grown produce, dairy, and meat is a hot topic. It’s one that we have been keeping on the back burner for many years as research on the health benefits vs harms of these two types of food has been scarce. When we dietitians were in...

Our #1 Tip for Fat Loss 

Have you ever wanted to lose a couple of pounds? Did you hit the treadmill or stair master at the gym or start taking cardio-centered workout classes to jump-start fat loss? Have you heard that the calories you take in need to be less than the calories you burn to...

How to Build a Satisfying Meal

A complaint we hear from new nutrition clients is this: “homemade food doesn’t keep me full.” They’ll also often say, “I’m always hungry soon after breakfast/lunch/dinner.” Are you dissatisfied with your homemade (or even...