Are you looking to keep consistency in your favorite foods but seeking some new tastes and flavors? Often, we think adding flavor and spice means adding excess calories to our meals. But the good news is that there are lots of easy ways to add flavor to simple meals!
This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is all about personalizing your plate! Yes, we know that when it comes to nutrition, it is not one-size-fits all. We are all different. We have different backgrounds, different genetics and risk factors, different bodies, and different goals. So, let’s work with our bodies to develop a plan that’s right for us!
The pandemic has and is turning our lives upside down. I miss gathering with friends and family and mostly miss college football and tailgating. It also has made my practice of selfcare more of a priority. I don’t exactly have the healthiest of genes. Most of my family members are overweight, obese, and or have metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Being obese, having metabolic syndrome and or diabetes increases your chances of having severe complications from COVID.
Adjusting to a new routine can be difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to big changes in schedules, structure, and stress for many of us. It can be hard to strike the balance of maintaining healthy habits and remaining flexible to the curve balls we continue…
Your gut microbiome plays a very important role in your overall health. Having an imbalance of the unhealthy and healthy bacteria in your gut can affect your gastrointestinal tract, your heart, blood sugar levels, mental health, and your weight. The verdict is still out but continue…
We are getting ready for the holidays, which for many people are a fun-filled, family and food-focused time. For some, it is ‘throw-caution-to-the-wind, no-holds-barred, enjoy-it-while-we-can mentality. For others, there is guilt, resentment, and loss, often related to your relationship with food. And for those who continue…
We have all heard of the term ‘processed foods.’ For many, it brings to mind images of pre-packaged meals and cream-filled breakfast cakes. But did you know that the term ‘processed’ can also refer to washing and chopping fruits and vegetables? Processing involves anything that continue…
A few months ago, I was working with a patient who wanted to lose 30 pounds. She was frustrated and could not understand why she was not losing weight because she was eating whole, organic, gluten-free foods. As our discussion continued it was evident she continue…
The following are five nutrients that we can’t live without. Combined with water intake, these nutrients can provide your body the perfect recipe for a healthy life. Eating a variety of healthy foods, as well as balancing out your meals by providing protein, carbohydrates, and healthy continue…
Your mother always said “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and she wasn’t entirely wrong. Breakfast can provide import fuel to start your day, prevent you from being overly hungry later, and even help to reduce cravings for unhealthy foods. However, what continue…