What to eat to lower your risk of breast cancer
Two of the scariest words, "breast cancer". To those who have been in this position, I'm sorry. CANCER SUCKS. There are so many contributing factors to this diagnosis! It's super important to note that no single food or diet can prevent breast cancer. Sorry,...
Looking to lose weight? Ditch the trends and follow the science
It is shocking where folks go for their nutrition/ weight loss advice. Facebook. Instagram. Hair dresser. Google. B list celebrities. And in last place, the registered, licensed dietitian. Y tho?! You wouldn't go to your...
Fast Food Done Healthy
Yes. You can make healthy food choices at fast food restaurants. I promise. Now, as far as will power goes, that is another story! Well everyone else is meal prepping to eat the same baked chicken and veggies all week long, I thought I share with you another...
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Fat is back!
Guess who's back? Back again? Fat is back! Tell a friend!! Ok, sorry...that just never gets old! Let's chat fat. Anyone that dieted in the 90s is reluctant to bring this macronutrient back into their world. Remember those green...
High Quality H2O
Water. Totes important. Majority of our bodies are water. Needless to say, hydration is very important. "They" say 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water a day. But, actually, fluid needs are quite individualized. Fluid needs vary greatly from person to person due to...
Alcohol and the Big C
Let's talk booze. Anytime I am presenting, the topic of alcohol ALWAYS comes up. I am a quarter Italian (a strong quarter) so I get it. I enjoy a glass of wine on days that end in "Y". Wine brings people together! Sunday night family dinner = wine. Celebrating...
Chin Up, Buttercup – Mood Boosting Foods
Winter...am I right? Short days. Cold weather. This season can leave you in a funk! What can you do to re-energize and boost your mood? Eat! Look, I am ALL for pharmacological intervention, but for this lil diddy today, I am talking...
Diet Trends 101 – What Works
Ah the new year. The time where every dietitian has to explain every diet out there and why it's ridiculous. So here is the good news, most diets work. Breaking news: if you stick to a diet, you will lose weight. If short term weight loss is your goal, the type of...
Metabolism Boosters….Do They or Don’t They
Myth or Fact?! Do the following trends actually boost your metabolism and help you lose weight? Hot Lemon Water You have seen this on social media. Gorgeous yogis sipping their mugs of hot lemon water boosting all sorts of health claims like weight loss,...