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Say Cheese! The Health Benefits of Cheese

Cheese – a product of art, culture, and craftsmanship, revered by many as one of the finest culinary delights. From creamy bries to pungent blues, the world of cheese is as diverse as it is delicious. It’s not just a delicious treat but it also offers a range of health benefits of cheese that can …

Hooray for Healthy Fall Foods!

Enjoying healthy fall foods is so easy! As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to welcome the flavors of fall into our kitchens. From hearty soups to comforting desserts, the fall season offers a bounty of seasonal ingredients that inspire warmth and coziness. They provide a variety of immune-boosting nutrients.  …

Top 8 things To Do To Get Through Perimenopause

Perimenopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and unpredictable, bringing symptoms that affect everything from sleep and mood to weight and energy levels. You’re eating the same way you always have, exercising regularly, and trying to get enough sleep. Yet, you’re gaining weight, waking in the middle of the night, and feeling more irritable than ever. If …

Eating for Heart Health

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

Tips for staying hydrated

Tips for Staying Hydrated

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 …

sneak veggies into everyday food

How to Sneak Veggies into Everyday Foods

If we said it’s pretty easy to sneak veggies into everyday foods, would you want to learn more? The truth is, Less than 10% of Americans consume the recommended 2-3 cups of vegetables per day. Maybe you are among the veggie-adverse, and should be eating more. We get it. With the variety of food choices …