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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...
How to Own Your Mental Health and Happiness
It seems like Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was more than just a popular ditty, and the classic “hakuna matata” mantra from “The Lion King” was more than “a wonderful phrase.” Your emotions, mental well-being and outlook on life are connected and can...
6 Ways to Prevent Obesity in Your Child
Childhood obesity has become a widespread problem due to fewer opportunities for exercise and more time spent watching TV, playing video games, texting and surfing the Internet. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity in America has more...
3 Easy Fall Vegetable Soups
As the weather cools off and the sun sets earlier, curling up with blankets and something warm to eat becomes more and more tempting. Cookouts are being replaced with slow cookers and picnics with cozy dinner parties. Fall weather also means you’ll want to spend less...
8 Foods Packed with Protein
No matter how dedicated you are to your weight-loss program, hunger pangs can quickly derail your progress. When your stomach growls, it’s tempting to reach for the first edible item you see, whether it’s healthy or not. Avoiding temptation is as simple as adding high...
Heart Disease and Stress: How to Protect Your Health
We live in a world where stress is commonplace. What people may not realize is how damaging too much stress can be on the body. It can adversely affect anyone, particularly individuals suffering from heart disease, but understanding the root of your stress and how to...