teen girl Easter ideas

Teen Girl Easter Ideas (That Aren’t Candy)

If you need some Easter basket ideas for teen (or tween) girls, then you’ve come to the right place. Candy is the obvious choice, and we are fully supportive! However, balance out the sweet stuff with some of these teen-friendly Easter basket ideas. Our Favorite Teen Girl Easter Ideas: Wishing you a healthy and hoppy …

Non-Candy Ideas for Easter Baskets

Looking for some non-candy ideas for Easter baskets this year? We know the Bunny is busy, so we made this list of fun treats perfect for little ones. However just to be clear, we aren’t saying NO candy…just less! We firmly believe that life is all about balance. And in fact a great way to …

10 quick breakfast ideas for busy people

10 Quick Breakfast Ideas for Busy People

Our clients are busy people and they often ask us for quick breakfast ideas. If you’re like them, you’re constantly on-the-go and don’t have time to put a balanced breakfast together each and every morning. Many times you may end up skipping a meal or purchasing a drive-thru breakfast sandwich. You may then struggle with …

Eating for Heart Health, ladies

Eating for Heart Health, Ladies?

Eating for heart health is important for everyone. But this blog post is specifically for the ladies! Cardiovascular disease is a serious health problem in our country. But often, men get more attention from their doctors regarding heart health than women do. We want women to get the message that they need to make their …

exercising for heart health

Exercising for Heart Health

We know that exercise can do a whole lot of good for the body, but have you wondered how your workout helps your heart? Read what experts in the field have to say about keeping your heart healthy with exercise, and what 3 kinds of exercise you want to make sure you include in your exercise routine for your heart.

5 winter dinner recipes

Five Dinner Recipes to Keep You Warm in Winter

Winter has arrived and it is the perfect time to stay warm and cozy indoors with some of our top winter dishes. You can try a hearty one-pot soup or stew, or if you’re looking for something more, go for a classic pot roast or easy one-pan roasted salmon. No matter which recipe you choose, …

How to calm your anxiety

How to Calm Your Anxiety

Wondering how to calm your anxiety? Maybe you feel like a ball of nerves lately. Or perhaps you have a hard time falling (or staying) asleep because of racing thoughts. Maybe feeling anxious has become a routine part of your day, or is making life feel especially challenging or overwhelming. If any of this sounds …

Working Out at Home

Working out at home offers a convenient and flexible way to stay active and healthy without the constraints of a gym or fitness class. It allows individuals to tailor their exercise routines to their own schedule and preferences. With the rise of online resources, from workout videos to virtual trainers, there are endless options to …

Healthy lunch and snack ideas for ids

Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas for Kids

“What are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for kids?” As dietitians, we get asked this question all the time. As parents, we want to properly fuel our kids, whether they are home with us or heading off to school. Remember, what your kids eat throughout the day truly does matter. In fact nutrition can …

food safety tips

Food Safety Tips

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 exercise is important

Why Exercise Is Important for Your Health

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: …