Navigating the holidays while sticking to a diet can be challenging due to the abundance of tempting treats, social gatherings, and...

Yes, I'm a Dietitian. No- this is not a nutrition-related post. However, I think that it's important to be honest and it's also important...

Lunch is something that I like to be able to throw together quickly. I want it to be filling and I want it to be flavorful. Salads often get a bad reputation, as most people stick to the simple iceberg or romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots (maybe) and ranch. Salads are so much more! For me, they're more of a "garbage disposal" for various foods that I have in my fridge. In order for my salads to be satisfying, I always have a protein, healthy fat, veggies (not just lettuce) a

Growing up, my school lunches definitely left something to be desired. I dreaded opening up my lunchbox only to find two sorry pieces of bread that had become soggy and limp with the weight of grape jelly and the oil from all natural peanut butter that had hardened since it’s assembly the night before. In an effort to create healthy school lunches, my mom would send me along with a plain bag of baby carrots. Oh how I longed for the “cup o noodles” and pizza lunchables that my

Navigating the Protein Powder Aisle If you walk into any health food store or fitness center, you’re likely to pass by several shelves stocked with various protein powders. What’s the best option? How do you know what is right for you? I’m going to dissect the options available to give you the knowledge to make informed decisions as you navigate those aisles. First, let’s talk about the importance of protein. Aside from water, proteins are the most abundant molecules in our b

Research continues to show a very strong link between inflammation and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia). Some of these diseases are becoming the leading causes of death, not just in the United States, but also around the globe. What is inflammation? Inflammation isn’t inherently bad. W