March is National Nutrition Month! This year, the National Nutrition Month theme is “Eat Right: Bite by Bite.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has given a focus for each week. This week’s theme is: Enjoy a variety of foods.
Go Red for your Heart this February!
Heart disease risk factors include: high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, a sedentary lifestyle, and blood sugar issues, like diabetes. The good news is that these factors mentioned are modifiable. You can work to change them! Here are some tips to minimize your risk for heart disease.
Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month 2018
Hey there, Mamas! March is National Nutrition Month® and today is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Hooray! This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food” and is highly focused on reducing food waste. (Remember, food only gives you nutrition if
Counting Calories: Is it Worth It?
Hi there, Mamas! A question I often get is about counting calories. Mainly, people want to know if it’s worth their time since it can be such a big commitment. My answer: I highly encourage logging calories… at least at
Read It Now: Slim by Design
Hi there, Mamas! I’ve recently finished reading Slim by Design by Dr. Brian Wansink. Dr. Wansink is a researcher and professor who studies consumer behaviors regarding food. The book details information that he has learned over years of research on small changes
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 1} Fad Diets
Hi there, Mamas! Happy New Year! Hopefully after my last post, you were able to set some completely attainable and SMART goals for self-improvement for the year. If your resolution to get in shape by eating healthier, good for you!
An Apple a Day…
Hi there, Mamas! December 1 is National Eat a Red Apple Day. I’m not sure who is tasked with these unofficial food holidays, but I would have to say this one is pretty great! Everyone knows the old adage “an
Tips for a Healthy “See-Food” Diet
Hi there, Mamas! I recently came across this article in one of my professional newsletters. It details the results of a study which looked at a correlation between women’s weights and the type(s) of foods/drinks sitting on their kitchen
Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Cookies
Hi there, Mamas! With all of the pumpkin-spice foods rolling out this time of year, I was inspired to add a little fall flare to one of my daughter’s favorite breakfast recipes. {But, really I just wanted some pumpkin cookies.}
Snacks versus Treats: What’s the Difference?
Hi there, Mamas! Snacks are no small part of our life. According to this article, over 90% of people are snacking at least once a day, with over 20% snacking at least 3-4 times daily. I’m sure those of you