June 1, 2020 / by Justine Hays M.S., R.D. Nutritionist /Health, Nutrition
Snacks are any food outside of the traditional three meals, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. People love snacking and snack foods. Snacking can be influenced by many things such as hunger, boredom, or habit. (1) Routinely snacking on foods such as chips, cookies, soda, and candies can lead to weight gain, dental issues, and may […]
May 26, 2020 / by Justine Hays M.S., R.D. Nutritionist /Health, Nutrition
10 Healthiest Fruits Whether you grew up with the Food Pyramid or MyPlate, fruit is an essential part of any healthy diet. Current dietary guidelines for the healthiest fruits to eat from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), recommend Americans consume between 2 and 2.5 cups of fruit day. (1) Current dietary trends and […]
May 25, 2020 / by Samantha Carter - Registered Dietitian (RD) /Health, Nutrition
When you’re trying to create a healthy salad, the healthiest salad dressing will be the most important part of the salad. Salads are popular because they are pretty much an “anything goes” food. This means you can add many types of food and toppings to your salad without too much judgement. In fact, it’ll probably […]
May 3, 2020 / by SaVanna Shoemaker, MS,RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist /Health, Nutrition
Starbucks is known for their coffee drinks, but unfortunately many of them are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. This article provides 13 healthiest options for Starbucks drinks to suit many dietary needs, from low sugar, to sugar-free, to low calorie. Note: all nutrition information provided in this article is for a “grande” size drink […]
April 24, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN /Health, Nutrition
This article provides a quick glance into the healthiest fast food options. Does it feel like your ambitious goals to get healthy just don’t mesh with your real life some days? We all have those days, but some may experience the frustration more often than others. The biggest problem comes from the misconception that there are no […]
April 20, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN /Health, Nutrition
Remember when all you needed to worry about were breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Healthiest foods to eat, should be the main focus. Recent studies have shown that eating smaller meals throughout the day is better for your health. It will help to control your blood sugar, speed up your metabolism, and reduce the feeling of […]
April 16, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN /Nutrition
Yes, Carbs Are Healthy First thing, healthy carbs refers to one of the three macronutrients, along with fat and protein. With the current popularity of dozens of low-carb, healthy carbs or no-carb diets, carbohydrates have been getting some rather bad press over the last few years. In their fervor to convince people to eschew all types of carbohydrates, […]
April 10, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN /Nutrition
Yes, Avocado is a Fruit! Most people tend to agree when it comes to the consumption of avocados, they are “delicious and nutritious”. This unique fruit currently reigns supreme as the “it” food of the moment. With its fleshy consistency and creamy texture, it has exquisite mouth feel. And it has a flavor that balances subtle sweetness […]
March 16, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN /Health, Nutrition
Natural foods are filled with the nutrients you need for life. This includes vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C and D, minerals such as magnesium and calcium, as well as macronutrients (large nutrients) which are include carbohydrates, fats and proteins. All of the nutrients and macronutrients are important for keeping your body running as […]
February 29, 2020 / by SaVanna Shoemaker, MS,RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist /Health, Nutrition
What Is Nutritional Yeast? Nutritional yeast is a healthy and flavorful food that can be used as a vegan alternative to cheese or taken as a health-boosting vitamin supplement. This article reviews what nutritional yeast is, as well as its nutrient content and benefits, how much you should eat daily, and what the best nutritional […]
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10 Healthiest Snacks To Eat
June 1, 2020 / by Justine Hays M.S., R.D. Nutritionist / Health, Nutrition
Snacks are any food outside of the traditional three meals, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. People love snacking and snack foods. Snacking can be influenced by many things such as hunger, boredom, or habit. (1) Routinely snacking on foods such as chips, cookies, soda, and candies can lead to weight gain, dental issues, and may […]
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Healthiest Fruits To Eat
May 26, 2020 / by Justine Hays M.S., R.D. Nutritionist / Health, Nutrition
10 Healthiest Fruits Whether you grew up with the Food Pyramid or MyPlate, fruit is an essential part of any healthy diet. Current dietary guidelines for the healthiest fruits to eat from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), recommend Americans consume between 2 and 2.5 cups of fruit day. (1) Current dietary trends and […]
Read more
Healthiest Salad Dressing – Low Fat, Calories & Sugar
May 25, 2020 / by Samantha Carter - Registered Dietitian (RD) / Health, Nutrition
When you’re trying to create a healthy salad, the healthiest salad dressing will be the most important part of the salad. Salads are popular because they are pretty much an “anything goes” food. This means you can add many types of food and toppings to your salad without too much judgement. In fact, it’ll probably […]
Read more
13 Healthiest Drinks at Starbucks – 2020
May 3, 2020 / by SaVanna Shoemaker, MS,RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist / Health, Nutrition
Starbucks is known for their coffee drinks, but unfortunately many of them are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. This article provides 13 healthiest options for Starbucks drinks to suit many dietary needs, from low sugar, to sugar-free, to low calorie. Note: all nutrition information provided in this article is for a “grande” size drink […]
Read more
Healthiest Fast Food. A Dietitian Answers…
April 24, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN / Health, Nutrition
This article provides a quick glance into the healthiest fast food options. Does it feel like your ambitious goals to get healthy just don’t mesh with your real life some days? We all have those days, but some may experience the frustration more often than others. The biggest problem comes from the misconception that there are no […]
Read more
Healthiest Foods & Snacks to Eat
April 20, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN / Health, Nutrition
Remember when all you needed to worry about were breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Healthiest foods to eat, should be the main focus. Recent studies have shown that eating smaller meals throughout the day is better for your health. It will help to control your blood sugar, speed up your metabolism, and reduce the feeling of […]
Read more
Are Carbs Healthy? Examples of Carbohydrates
April 16, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN / Nutrition
Yes, Carbs Are Healthy First thing, healthy carbs refers to one of the three macronutrients, along with fat and protein. With the current popularity of dozens of low-carb, healthy carbs or no-carb diets, carbohydrates have been getting some rather bad press over the last few years. In their fervor to convince people to eschew all types of carbohydrates, […]
Read more
Is Avocado a Healthy Fruit?
April 10, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN / Nutrition
Yes, Avocado is a Fruit! Most people tend to agree when it comes to the consumption of avocados, they are “delicious and nutritious”. This unique fruit currently reigns supreme as the “it” food of the moment. With its fleshy consistency and creamy texture, it has exquisite mouth feel. And it has a flavor that balances subtle sweetness […]
Read more
There Is One Nutrient that is Incredibly Important
March 16, 2020 / by Mark Sullivan Registered Dietitian RDN / Health, Nutrition
Natural foods are filled with the nutrients you need for life. This includes vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C and D, minerals such as magnesium and calcium, as well as macronutrients (large nutrients) which are include carbohydrates, fats and proteins. All of the nutrients and macronutrients are important for keeping your body running as […]
Read more
7 Nutritional Yeast Benefits
February 29, 2020 / by SaVanna Shoemaker, MS,RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist / Health, Nutrition
What Is Nutritional Yeast? Nutritional yeast is a healthy and flavorful food that can be used as a vegan alternative to cheese or taken as a health-boosting vitamin supplement. This article reviews what nutritional yeast is, as well as its nutrient content and benefits, how much you should eat daily, and what the best nutritional […]
Read more