Sticking to a specific diet is never easy. In fact, many of us start thinking about how we can cheat the moment we commit to a diet. It’s human nature and we all fall off the wagon from time time. Because a cheat meal or day will come up for most of us, it’s important […]
One heavy holiday meal won’t wreck your diet (and may actually help you stay on track in the long run by preventing you from feeling deprived). But it’s the days right after an indulgent meal like Thanksgiving that can be the issue for a lot of people, thanks to keeping the dinner party going with […]
I am quite grateful for my health and, outside of my annual check ups, it is not all that common for me to make a trip to the doctor’s office. When I do, you know that I am not feeling well or there is a matter that feels of utmost importance. I’ll call the office, […]
Taking care of our teeth and gums seems pretty straightforward. Brush your teeth twice per day and floss when you think of it. Be sure to see your dentist twice per year and you’re golden. However, there is more to it. There are some healthy practices you may be doing right now that are not […]
Many women use some form of birth control at some point over the course of their lives. While your doctor probably gave you the low down, there are probably still some mistakes that you’re making when you use it. Birth control is pretty important, so you don’t want to make mistakes, no matter how big […]
If you have been pregnant in the last year, chances are you’ve been a little paranoid around mosquitoes because of the Zika virus. Zika seemed to come out of nowhere and suddenly ruin all our travel plans and pregnancy timelines. Zika is a virus spread by mosquitoes and causes mild symptoms in adults like fever […]
It’s 3 p.m. and you realize you just snapped at your coworker for asking a simple question. Or you are driving and get ridiculously angry at someone trying to simply change lanes in front of you. Suddenly, you remember you skipped lunch today and maybe breakfast too. You are now “hangry,” a state of anger and […]
When it comes to quick and easy breakfast, it doesn’t get much easier than a bowl of cereal with milk. It’s convenient and requires no cooking. The only downside? It’s not always the most filling option, which means your stomach starts growling partway through your morning — kind of a pain if you’ve got a […]
As the seasons change, so do our produce offerings. Sure, we could bum ourselves out mourning the loss of summer fruits and veggies, but fall is packed with an abundance of delicious superfoods worth celebrating. As a dietitian and health coach, I help people work these foods into their diets so they can enjoy a […]
As a registered dietitian who started her career working primarily with weight management, I know losing weight is hard. I also have some personal experience with trying to lose weight, as I recently had to work really hard at losing the ten pounds of post-baby weight I acquired after the birth of my first son. […]
At one point or another, we have all dealt with a sugar addiction. I recently gave up all sugar for 30 days and felt actual withdrawal symptoms. I was exhausted and couldn’t shake a nagging headache. I was also snapping at my family for no reason at all. Giving up sugar cold turkey is one […]
The holidays are quickly upon us with Halloween just around the corner, then it’s just a few weeks to Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. This time of year seems like it is full of food temptations paired with a dose of holiday stress and colder weather, making us far less motivated to get out […]