Let’s look at the nutrient benefits of eating chocolate, what makes chocolate unhealthy, and how to include chocolate in our diets in a healthy way.
Nutrition
A Healthy Salad and “1 Big Salad”
Let’s prepare a healthy salad together and look at the children’s picture book, “1 Big Salad.” I talk about how to make a salad healthy as we explore different vegetables. I also talk about ways to encourage children to try new veggies and fruits.
The Plate Method
The plate method is a tool we can use to plan balanced meals. Let’s take a close look at the plate method and how to use it. I also show you examples of what balanced meals look like.
Are Eggs Healthy for You?
If you are health conscious and like to eat eggs you may be wondering if chicken eggs are healthy for you. In this post I discuss this common question and also talk about whether eggs raise blood cholesterol or not. Lastly, I provide ideas on how to incorporate eggs into your diet in a healthy way.
Our Trip to St Louis + Tips on Eating Healthy While Traveling
Traveling can bring about some unique challenges to eating healthy. In this post I provide tips on eating healthy while traveling, and I share bits of our trip to St. Louis Missouri!
Foods That are in Season During Summer
When you think of foods that are in season during the summer what comes to mind? Since I live in Illinois, I explore some of the foods that are in season by me in this post. Below I also outline how to look up which foods are in season by you.
5 Tips for Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
We can use nutrition facts labels in a way that supports our healthy eating goals. I go over 5 tips for reading nutrition facts labels.
How to eat More Vegetables
Vegetables offer so much good nutrition for our bodies. Lets look at ways we can eat more vegetables and actually enjoy them!
Foods That are in Season During Spring
Now that it’s officially spring let’s take a look at some of the foods that are in season during spring time. I talk about different ways to enjoy broccoli, spinach, asparagus, cherries, rhubarb and berries. I also discuss the different nutrients they offer.
Nutrition When you are Sick
In this article I talk about nutrition during illness. I cover three nutrients that are commonly supplemented, including vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D. I also discuss the use of honey when sick.
Heart Healthy Eating
Heart healthy eating is a matter of choosing healthy fats, lower sodium foods, eating foods with more fiber and less added sugars.
Are Supplements Good for You?
With so many different supplement options at the stores do you wonder if you should be taking supplements? Are they necessary? Are supplements good for you? Let’s look at this topic closer.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas
With 2023 around the corner, let’s talk about some New Year’s resolution ideas. It is common to create resolutions that are centered around health and wellness. In this post I give you 10 ideas for resolutions that are focused on health and well being, but not on weight loss.
Foods That are in Season During the Winter
The snow and the cold are officially here! Let’s look at the foods that are in season in the winter and the health benefits that they provide.
Eating in Season
As the seasons change we tend to also change what foods we eat. Eating in season has become a common topic of interest. Let’s look at what eating in season means and what the benefits are.
What is Evidenced Based Nutrition?
Dietitians use evidence based nutrition to guide their clinical decision making. This means that they are utilizing the most updated research in deciding how to best treat patients, and to know which information is the most helpful when educating their clients.
What is a Dietitian?
Have you ever wondered what a dietitian is, or how a dietitian is different than a nutritionist? Have you asked what a dietitian does? I answer these questions here.