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Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Can nutrition play a role in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? The short answer is, yes. This topic comes up often with patients suffering from conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two forms of IBD. In this post, we discuss the various types of IBD and how nutrition and working with a Registered Dietitian …

Why exercise is important

Why Exercise Is Important for Your Health

Why is exercise important? The reason is simple: Regular and consistent physical activity has a positive impact on both mental and physical health. Meanwhile, moving your body regularly creates long-lasting benefits. In this article we will discuss many topics including: Getting started with an exercise program and routine can be difficult. But understanding these factors …

Mindful eating

Mindful Eating

As Registered Dietitians, one of the top tips we give our clients for healthy living is to practice mindful eating. It’s a fairly simple shift that can really make a difference. What exactly is mindful eating? According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, “Mindful eating focuses on your eating experiences, body-related sensations, …

high fiber foods

High Fiber Foods

Are you eating enough high fiber foods? Probably not. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults in the United States consume about half of the recommended daily intake of fiber, with less than 5% actually getting the recommended amount on a daily basis. Meanwhile, fiber plays an important role in weight management, heart health, blood sugar …

Barbecue Food Safety Tips

Barbecue food safety is an important topic. After all, who doesn’t love grilling? Whether it’s burgers, chicken, veggies or seafood, grilling lends just the right flavor to make any food taste delicious. Of course as Registered Dietitians, we advise that you grill foods properly to avoid foodborne illness.  Meat especially must be cooked to a …

How to Manage a Picky Eater

If you are wondering how to manage the picky eater in YOUR life, we can help. As Registered Dietitians, we’ve worked through this challenge with many kids and their frustrated parents. And guess what? Being a dietitian doesn’t make you immune to having a picky eater right in your very own home! A quick sidenote: …

Easy and Nutritious Lunches for Kids

Busy Moms often ask us, “What are some easy and nutritious lunches for kids?” Fortunately, we have some Moms on our team of Registered Dietitians who know the struggle all too well. They’ve compiled lots of great suggestions and ideas, which we share with you here! Our dietitian Moms agree that when it comes to …