Healthy Lifestyle & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Healthy Lifestyle & Medical Nutrition Therapy
What’s the deal with inflammation? Reducing inflammation has always been a hot topic in the wellness world! Our bodies have natural mechanisms in place that promote healing and the fighting off of infections – inflammation is one of these mechanisms. Infections causing inflammation inside of our bodies could be from wounds, germs, or allergens. For …
Body image is how we feel about our own bodies. Children and tends can develop a positive or negative image of their own bodies regardless of their weight. Parents and other role models are responsible for promoting a positive self image. Young people with positive self-image are more confident and comfortable in their own skin, …
What is a registered dietitian? Recently, I’ve noticed that many of my patients wait a long time to make an appointment with me, an RD (Registered Dietitian). After doing their nutritional assessments, quite often I find something common. Many patients have gone to their doctor for years regarding a health issue when they seemingly could …
We are all born as intuitive eaters. As infants, when we were hungry, we would scream, cry and demand to be fed. As we became satisfied, we would lose interest in food – turning our head away and becoming fidgety to get out of our chair. However, life, media messages, emotions, and several other …
Craving something sweet? This time of year is a great time for a homemade apple crisp. This apple crisp recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing health benefits. Apples can help prevent further disease by lowering cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels, aiding weight loss, and helping with digestion. Looking for more recipes …
Healthy weight loss tips to last you a lifetime Have you tried the fad-diets? Have you made progress only to watch the weight creep back on over time? Let’s talk about weight loss tips to help you feel great for good. As a dietitian, my goal is to make losing weight be about making lifestyle …
This Strawberry Frozen Yogurt recipe is a perfect treat to cool you down this summer. It takes just 5 minutes and only takes 4 ingredients. Not only will this cool you down, but it won’t make you feel guilty like ice cream may make you feel! The strawberry being the main ingredient will provide an …
BLT Salad with Corn and Avocado is a great side to bring to a BBQ, or even to enjoy on its own! This recipe is full of flavor, hearty fats, and fiber. This fresh and tasty BLT salad recipe is part of our Menu Planning program. Sign up today for this amazing guide – you …
A perfect recipe for summer time – the “Steak Burrito Bowl Recipe”. It is quick and easy. Add some fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and romaine lettuce for color and nutrients. Don’t forget to add the black beans, a stellar source of fiber! Not only is this meal high fiber, but it is also high in …
These Easy Falafel Cakes with Tahini Dressing are so yummy & versatile! Enjoy them as a side dish, main course, or stuff them into a veggie burrito. This delicious and easy Falafel cakes recipe is part of our Menu Planning program. Sign up today for this amazing guide– you can try it for free– enjoy …
Enjoy this high-fiber refreshing breakfast. This strawberry chia pudding with almonds is high in protein and keeps you full for hours. Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup chia seeds 1 cup …
The Importance of “Me Time” Self-care (aka “me time”) has been defined as providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness (Beauchamp & Childress, 2001). In other words, you need to take time to recharge your batteries. Have you ever just been stuck with all of the to-dos in life? Perhaps you work …