Have you ever made an excuse for why you can't choose healthy foods to eat? I often get questions about whether DASH is difficult or too expensive to maintain. In my opinion, as long as you set small goals, it's not difficult. You can choose expensive foods, but [...]
What has your eating looked like lately? How about your exercise routine? Your social life and emotional health? Everyone's stress level has been higher than usual this year. That makes maintaining healthy lifestyle habits more challenging. It's easier to grab a junky snack or have a drink at [...]
There's no shortage of voices out there telling you what you should eat. However everyone has different taste preferences, health history, life situations and needs. Behaviors are often at the root of needed change. I've often said that most people know what "healthy eating" looks like, but planning [...]
As a dietitian who has studied heart diseases and diet for nearly 30 years, I thought it would be a good time to review some blood pressure basics (I'm also in the middle of editing a book on blood pressure and diet, so it's top of mind). Given [...]
This post contains Amazon affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make purchases. We are in a new normal. Now that we are all doing our best to stay home and limit how often we visit the grocery store, you may be finding that [...]
February is Heart Month - not only a time to treat your Valentine, but also a time to learn more about heart health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common, and a major risk factor for heart disease. These eight factors play a role: Diet Obesity Exercise Smoking [...]
As you consider dietary or fitness goals for 2020: Well, if you've turned on the television, you've seen the weight loss commercials already. I don't know about you, but I'm still enjoying some special foods from the holidays and celebrating my friends and family for a few more [...]
Follow Chew the Facts® to feel good about food and understand where it comes from. Find facts, not fear. There is an abundance of misinformation available on the Internet. That's what motivated me to start blogging and writing books, and creating helpful digital downloadable nutrition fact [...]
May is High Blood Pressure Month - a time to bring awareness to your blood pressure. Have you had yours checked? It's normal for our blood pressure to fluctuate during the day, but consistent high blood pressure (called Hypertension) causes wear and tear on your heart, kidneys and [...]
I attended a really interesting continuing education session about pesticide residue, titled, "Organic and non-organic foods and pesticide residue: Important information for nutritionists and dietitians", presented by Amir Golmohamadi, Assistant Professor at the Department of Nutrition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I'm sharing some of his slides [...]