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 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 …
“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 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 …
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.
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!
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 …
Anti-inflammatory eating is a hot topic in the wellness world. And let’s face it, inflammation often gets a bad rap. You may have heard that eating an anti-inflammatory diet is a good goal, and that reducing inflammation leads to better overall health. But what exactly is inflammation—and what really happens when you eat inflammatory foods? …
Probiotics and weight loss has become a hot topic in the health and wellness world. As scientific advances unfold, the known positive effects of a healthy gut seem more and more promising. We know that probiotics play a crucial role in gut health, brain health, heart health, and immunity. However recent studies indicate that probiotics …
