Food safety is an important topic, especially since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million Americans get food poisoning each year. That’s one in six people! Meanwhile if you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know the effects are not pleasant, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Ultimately there are …
Why is exercise important? The reason is simple: Studies show that regular and consistent physical activity has a positive impact on both mental and physical health. In fact science has proven time and time again that moving your body on a regular basis creates long-lasting benefits. In this article we will discuss many topics including: …
Is walking really beneficial? Are there really any health benefits to walking? The answering is a resounding YES! Often we hear from our clients that they don’t run or jog for a variety of reasons. Meanwhile, they are convinced that walking offers no real benefit. They are left with a “why bother” outlook that leads …
Many of our clients wonder if there is a fad diet that works. With obesity on the rise globally, more and more people are looking for a quick fix for their weight issues. Meanwhile fad diets often promise (and sometimes deliver) rapid weight loss. However, questions remain: Do fad diets yield results that are long-lasting …
Promoting a positive body image is a topic that comes up often with our clients. This is especially true for the parents of young kids and teens. What is body image? Quite simply, it’s how we feel about our own bodies. Children and teens in particular can develop a positive or negative image of their …
So many of our clients come to us after Valentine’s Day and say that the holiday was tough for them. They feel as though eating out and consuming too much candy threw them off track to reaching their health goals. Meanwhile, a special meal and some chocolate is certainly okay in moderation. It’s all about …
Low fat? Fat free? Full fat? Over the years, the nutrition advice on dietary fat seems to keep changing. Our dietitians share their science-based advice on dietary fat, and the role it plays in your overall health.
So many of our clients come to us after Valentine’s Day and say that the holiday was tough for them. They feel as though eating out and consuming too much candy threw them off track to reaching their health goals. Meanwhile, a special meal and some chocolate is certainly okay in moderation. It’s all about …
Emotional eating, stress eating, and boredom eating are a big struggle for many people, including our clients. Get the help you need and find new ways to cope!
The New Year provides a clean slate, and the opportunity to improve our lives in the year ahead. But for most of us, the New Years resolutions will be forgotten by March. Sometimes, resolutions are not realistic and therefore, become overwhelming. This year, we challenge you to ditch those New Years resolutions, and try something …
If you know you should be drinking more water, then you will want to check out our dietitians’ best tips for staying hydrated. In fact, drinking enough water consistently is a great way to improve your overall health. Why is water important? Water is essential for life. It helps rid our body of waste through …
Our heart is such an amazing organ! It pumps blood and oxygen through our arteries throughout the body. But like everything else, food impacts our bodies and our heart! We want to make sure we eat a diet that helps keep us reach out heart health goals. But a diet high in saturated fat, artificial …
