The holiday season is officially upon us! This end-of-the-year time period is traditionally a challenge for maintaining healthy eating habits. It can be tempting to fall into an all or nothing mentality around the holidays: either being too restrictive with your food choices or throwing all your healthy habits out the door. So, let’s challenge …
Pregnancy is an exciting part of a new life cycle for both Mom and baby! This is not an exhaustive overview of nutrition for pregnancy as there is so many factors that take into account including healthy weight gain, caloric, macronutrient and micronutrient needs. Today’s blog will walk you through some of the most important …
Pumpkin 101 It’s that time again – It’s pumpkin season! From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pie, pumpkin is everywhere this time of year. Read on for more reasons to include pumpkin in your lineup this fall (as if we needed them!) Pumpkin is a member of the squash family and its cousins include cucumbers, …
Football season is here! But do you feel that tailgate food isn’t lining up with your health goals? You’re not alone. Social events surrounding food can be really stressful. But, armed with some tips to help you combat mindless munching, tailgates can become fun again! Munch Mindfully Part of the reason we often overeat at …
With dairy intolerances and vegan diets on the rise, many individuals are turning to drinking more nut milks. I don’t know about you, but I love experimenting with a varieties of nut milks. However, it isn’t always easy to find one that is made up of more ingredients than necessary. Not to mention, when I …
Grains are generally divided into two categories: gluten containing grains and gluten free grains. Gluten is a group of proteins (gliadin and glutenin) found in wheat, barley and rye that can cause inflammation, malabsorption and increased intestinal permeability in sensitive individuals and those with celiac disease. Gluten free grains contain other proteins, but do not …
What is the low FODMAP diet? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides (Fructans and GOS), Disaccharides (Lactose), Monosaccharides (Fructose) and Polyols (Sugar alcohols). These are groups of short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that are poorly absorbed and easily fermentable by bacteria in the colon. They also draw water into the intestines. Some people may be …
Over the past several decades, Americans have slowly and steadily begun to rely on meals away from home and convenience foods. With more women working than ever (hands up to that!), business travel and increased kid activities, it is no wonder why we have begun to rely on more convenient ways of eating. Unfortunately, meals …
The FDA has approved five artificial sweeteners: saccharin (Sweet n Low), acesulfame (Sweet One), aspartame (Equal and Nutrasweet), neotame, and sucralose (Splenda). From a logical standpoint, artificial sweeteners sound great. They don’t contribute calories to the diet and they don’t impact blood sugar levels making them seem like a good choice for those with pre-diabetes …
The Magic of Mushrooms The medicinal use of mushrooms has provided health benefits for centuries. Taken in powder forms, tinctures, teas or supplement form, mushrooms have incredibly powerful nutrient dense properties that have been studied and shown to help boost the immune system, fight cancer, promote heart health, reduce inflammation, balance hormones and contribute to …