Understanding how fiber, fats, and food combinations support your health. Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation, especially during the holiday season when sweets and treats seem to be everywhere. But carbohydrates are not something we need to fear. In fact, they...

Nutrition information is everywhere. One day we are told to avoid carbohydrates. The next day it is sugar, seed oils, processed foods, gluten, dairy, or an ingredient we cannot pronounce. While there are certainly foods and nutrients we benefit from eating more or...

We often think improving our health means changing ourselves. We tell ourselves we need more motivation, more discipline, or a better routine. But sometimes the most powerful place to start is not with ourselves, but with what surrounds us. Our environment quietly...

August is about Creating Routines that Support Your life - not routines that take over your life Every August seems to bring a shift. Summer vacations wind down, school starts, calendars fill up, and many of us feel the urge to “get back on track.” We tell ourselves...

When most people think about healthy eating, they think about protein, fiber, vegetables, or cutting back on sugar. Rarely does anyone say, “I wonder if my meal tastes good.” But maybe we should. As a dietitian, I’ve noticed that one of the biggest barriers to...

Summer Freedom & Food: Enjoying Life Without Food Guilt Summer is often filled with some of life’s most memorable moments. Vacations, barbecues, family gatherings, celebrations, ice cream stops, and spontaneous dinners with friends. Yet for many people, these same...