You know, for those days when you feel like your energy is all over the place? This smoothie recipe will help even out your blood sugar with it’s healthy fat and protein content. As I always preach, it’s good to get some protein fat and fiber into all meals and snacks when you can! Here…
Read articleDid you know that your gastrointestinal tract is over 9 meters long with a surface area that covers the space occupied by a tennis court? It comes into daily contact with a huge variety of environmental factors including the food we eat and the air we breathe. It is affected by everything from stress to…
Read articleLooking for a fresh and yummy recipe to get Spring started on the right foot? Try this out. It’s a fresh and cool twist on your heart-healthy fish from the sea. Paired with some brown rice and steamed kale or collards, it’s going to fill you up without filling you out. Cool and Creamy Asian-Style…
Read articleIn our high-paced, modern society we are constantly seeking out new and efficient ways to improve how we operate and accomplish the endless tasks on our to-do lists. Everywhere you look, there are short-cuts being offered and life “hacks” being devised as a way to maximize efficiency. Just look at all of the things a smart phone can do! The fact…
Read articleThe incorporation new grain-free starches into my diet has been a recent interest of mine. I can personally tolerate grains just fine, but some of my clients cannot and I think having an arsenal of grain-free alternatives is key to keeping a nutrient dense and interesting diet. The other day, while I was perusing through…
Read articleAs a dietitian, but probably more as a women, I am exposed to a lot of chatter about calories. All the time, I hear things like this: “I can eat this because it’s only 300 calories!” or… “I am ordering eggs whites and broccoli because it’s low in calories” or better yet… “I ran 3…
Read articlePozole is a traditional pre-Columbian soup or stew from Mexico. Since one of the ingredients in the soup is maize, or corn, it was most often consumed on special occasions. Aztecs and others who lived in Mesoamerica, consider maize sacred and believed the gods made humans from cornmeal dough, or masa. One article I found…
Read articleWhen I meet with an individual about their diet, I can usually look at their food recall, their chief complaint (e.g. fatigue, weight gain, sour stomach) and some lab work and immediately make a few great recommendations that I know will positively impact their health and well-being. After spending years studying nutrition and counseling individuals on…
Read articleInside and outside of my practice often get asked, “what’s the best diet out there?” While I do not believe there is a such thing as a perfect diet for everyone, I do think there are some basic guidelines that can get most people on the right track. Our outward appearance is unique, as is…
Read articleYou’ve heard the old adage, “You are what you eat!”. The truth is, you might also be a product of what you don’t eat. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, there are key nutrients of concern and considered to be “shortfall” nutrients for many Americans which include calcium, vitamin D, fiber and potassium. Iron is also considered a shortfall nutrient for adolescent…
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