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Re-Think Your Holiday Drink
By: Katie McCollum MS, RD, LDN The holiday season has a reputation for indulgence. We often focus our attention (and willpower) on being mindful of the foods we eat, but it is easy to forget how quickly the calories we drink can add up. Check out the tips below to...
Get Recipe Ready for the Holidays
By Michaela Caton RD, LDN 5 Tips for Recipe Modification Indulge this holiday season while still maintaining your healthy lifestyle. By choosing healthier alternatives to common ingredients you can enjoy the flavors you love without falling off plan. Challenge...
Tips to Get Your Fruits and Vegetables During the Holidays
Fruits and vegetables might not be the first foods you think of when dreaming about the holidays, but they are just as important now as any other time of the year. Known for their low calories and high amount of nutrients, fruit and vegetables are key components to a...
Put Your Best Self First
In the midst of the holiday season, while you are focused on your busy schedule, you may forget to focus on you! Unfortunately, food and health are topics are often dropped to the end of your list when you are busy or stressed. When one takes care of their own needs,...
The Mindful Mindset
With the holiday season upon us, you are sure to be tempted with an unlimited array of food. Sticking to your healthy lifestyle changes during this time may seem impossible, but with these simple tips for a mindful mindset you can “have your cake and eat it too”. ...
3 Ways to Become a Vegetable Lover (and Why It Matters!)
As a practicing Registered Dietitian, some of the most common questions and statements I hear from patients include “How do I eat all of these vegetables?”, “How can I hide some of these vegetables?”, and “I can’t eat that many veggies.” First and foremost, it's...
School is Out, Lifestyle Change is in!
By Ashton Jackson, RDN, LDN ATTENTION TEACHERS: You’ve spent the last 180+ days educating and nurturing young minds and chances are, you have put self-care for yourself on the back-burner. If the months of August through June were comprised of hit-or-miss breakfasts,...
6 Reasons to Enjoy Seasonal Produce this Spring
You may have heard of buying or eating “in season,” but what does it actually mean? Seasonal produce naturally grows and is harvested in your local area; available options vary based on region and climate. Traditionally, this is how everyone used to eat because...
The NEAT Movement (Hint: this isn’t all about getting organized.)
Spring seems to be the season for cleaning: cleaning up our diets, cleaning out our closets, and dusting off our exercise gear. As this new season nears and we set aside time for healthier eating, organization, and exercise, let's also stand up against sitting and...