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Baking Vibes
We may as well do our best to enjoy the current situation...and bake. Judging from some of the social media posts from my colleagues, the grocery store shelves are clearing of flour and sugar. I had [...]
Stock Up, Stay Calm, and Carry On
You've seen the toilet paper jokes. There's a psychology behind our behaviors, and the coronavirus news in the US is taking it's toll on folks. Thing is, while it is a bummer to run out of [...]
National RDN Day: How to Find a Dietitian
It's Registered Dietitian Day! Celebrate National Nutrition Month by focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. 🔴 My goal has always been to help people enjoy [...]
Stamping Out Hunger, One Bowl at a Time
It's National Cereal Day, and cereal-makers Kellogg's and General Mills have teamed up to bring awareness to hunger. The two companies have committed to providing 100,000 meals to No Kid Hungry®, a nonprofit that is ending [...]
Obesity Week: What Do You Know?
In addition to doing my own literature reviews, I attended a nutrition conference session presented by independent obesity scientists, including Ted Kyle. The session was sponsored by Novo Nordisk. I was not paid to write this [...]
Good Grains
Fiber can help with digestive health, blood sugar control, and in reducing cholesterol. Did you know that grain foods offer a significant amount of fiber to a healthy diet? This is one reason they should be [...]
Take Small Steps Toward Heart Health
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 [...]
Skip the Food Fight: Teen Nutrition
Confession: I let my teenage sons skip breakfast. I am a big fan of breakfast, and I personally usually need to eat first thing in the morning. I'm sure you've heard that "breakfast is the most [...]
