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7 tips for a cheaper, healthier grocery bill

Wellness

Sep 30, 2019

Healthy eating and staying on a budget — many would argue these two ideas do not fit together. I beg to differ! My number one recommendation for making it feasible: keep it simple and delicious, or as I like to say, simplicious.Healthy...

5 ways to maximize your lunch break for a more productive workday

Wellness

Sep 23, 2019

Are you a frequent lunch skipper, or an eat at your desk-er? Do you scarf down a sandwich or spend a few minutes munching and mindlessly scrolling on your phone?We’re becoming worse and worse at figuring out how to...

How to “Marie Kondo” your pantry for healthier eating

Wellness

Sep 3, 2019

If you’re trying to eat healthy, here’s a tip: it doesn’t start with the food you put on your plate. It starts in your pantry. A tidy pantry makes healthy eating much, much easier.Plus, wouldn’t it be nice to know...

What’s in your smoothie? 3 popular smoothie supplements

Wellness

Aug 15, 2019

Nothing is quite as refreshing as a cold, vibrantly colored smoothie, especially in the warmer months. In recent years, smoothies and smoothie bowls have gained massive popularity. Creations resembling unicorns, mermaids and even monsters have flooded social media feeds. You...

5 reasons to reorganize your pantry today

Wellness

Aug 5, 2019

Did you know the average American spends approximately 70 minutes per day eating and drinking, and an additional 58 minutes completing food preparation and cleanup? With over two hours of your day devoted entirely to food, it could be worthwhile...

Is alkaline water worth the hype?

Wellness

Jul 22, 2019

Have you heard all the recent buzz about alkaline water? People claim alkaline water has powerful health benefits, from preventing cancer to boosting weight loss. All these health claims probably have you wondering — what is alkaline water and should...

Is the pescatarian diet right for you?

Wellness

Jun 19, 2019

Trying to go plant-based with your diet, but don’t want to give up fish? You’ve come to the right place. Enter the pescatarian diet (also called pesco-vegetarian), which is very similar to the popular Mediterranean diet. Pesce is the Italian...

How to build a healthy relationship with food

Wellness

May 28, 2019

It’s fair to say that our society has a dieting obsession. Keto, Paleo, intermittent fasting and so on. There are numerous diets out there and lots of people have tried too many of them. But while you might feel great...

Food as Medicine: When food is the best prescription

Wellness

May 16, 2019

You could say we’re in a food revolution of sorts. For years, food was simply food. People ate to sustain themselves (and also for pleasure because, let’s face it, humans like food). But we’ve recently begun to wonder: Could food...

The science behind matcha powder: How healthy is it, really?

Wellness

Mar 29, 2019

Matcha tea. Matcha lattes and smoothies. Matcha muffins. From trendy wellness blogs to health clubs to your local grocer, it seems this matcha craze can be found just about everywhere. Although matcha has been around for nearly 1,000 years, it...

Udderly confused: Which “milk” is best?

Wellness

Oct 30, 2018

If you took a peek inside the average American refrigerator, chances are you’d come across some type of milk. Milk has long been a staple in many households. For people with allergies to cow’s milk proteins, plant-based milks made from...

Why a plant-based diet might be better for your kidneys

Wellness

Sep 19, 2018

There’s a lot of conversation around plant-based, vegan and vegetarian diets as the “healthy” choice. But what makes these diets better for us? Is this even scientifically true?That’s one area medical research continues to explore. Plant-based diets have already been...

The whole scoop on the Whole30 diet

Wellness

Aug 29, 2018

You’ve probably heard some buzz around the very popular Whole30 diet — an elimination diet with the goal of committing to a 30-day nutritional system reboot for your body.But what does this 30-day diet entail? And is it good for...

How to know if the keto diet is right for you

Wellness

Jun 23, 2018

As a primary care physician, I get asked at least twice each week what I think about the ketogenic diet — does it really work? The short answer is yes, it works for some. The long answer is more complicated....

7 reasons to go plant-based

Wellness

Apr 11, 2018

You may have noticed that plant-based eating has become pretty popular these days, and for good reason. But why is a diet derived from plants good for your health? And is this lifestyle right for everyone?As a dietitian, I’m here...

3 healthy travel snack ideas

Wellness

Apr 6, 2018

Traveling can be stressful as you try to beat traffic, navigate to your destination, or wait in line at the TSA security checkpoint. However, eating while traveling does not have to be stressful or unhealthy if you stick to simple,...

Sugar sense: How to make smarter beverage choices

Wellness

Mar 28, 2018

Every day, Americans get almost half of their added sugar consumption from drinks. And although recent USDA surveys show that we are drinking less soda, consumption of mid-calorie drinks like tea or vitamin water is actually on the rise.Sweetened drinks...

Why dietitians recommend these 5 nutrition tips

Wellness

Mar 10, 2018

You’ve probably heard many tips on how to maintain a healthy diet, but where do they come from? Why are these things recommended?With all this conflicting information, what should we really be eating to stay healthy?Working in a healthcare team,...

Not all carbs are created equal

Wellness

Nov 13, 2017

Following a healthy diet can be tricky. With so many options available and so many conflicting diet plans, choosing the right foods isn’t easy. Fortunately, when it comes to carbohydrates, there is a tool to help separate the good from...

What to pack in your child’s lunchbox

Wellness

Aug 21, 2017

School will soon be in session and for parents, that means you’ll once again be faced with that dreaded daily task: packing your child’s lunch.Like most parents, you want to do a good job, which means creating a nutritious, well-balanced...