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? …
What a Registered Dietitian Recommends I enjoy eating out on occasion, especially to spend time with my husband or to get a chance to catch up with friends and/or family! When you are health-conscious or trying to lose weight, eating out can be challenging. It can be difficult to make healthy food choices, especially if …
This tomatoey, garlicy, and savory homemade marinara sauce has a flavor unlike any other marinara sauces. Great for baked zucchini sticks or other baked veggies, bread sticks, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm, minestrone, scrambled eggs, shrimp and feta, or even a grilled cheese. This recipe is super versatile and can be frozen easily! Prep Time: …
Everyone has some sort of stress or anxiety in their life. Managing stress and anxiety can be a helpful component to a balanced lifestyle. Stress is Common There are many components of stress that impact so many of us. Symptoms of stress can include depression, sadness, anxiety, fatigue and irritability. Common stressors include money, work, …
Celebrate National Cheese Day by learning more about cheese! Just as there are no two people alike, there are no two cheeses alike. But one thing they all contain is protein. The majority of protein in cheese belong to a family of milk proteins called casein. One of casein protein’s main benefits is its digestion …
When the word salad comes to mind many people think ”diet” and that’s all I’m going to eat for the next month. UGH! So, let’s get one thing straight, eating healthy foods such as vegetables makes for a healthy nutrition plan, not a diet. Vegetables provide us with lots of fiber that helps to keep …
