This year for Christmas, I created my own personal themed tree. I know what you may be thinking…a dietitian’s themed tree must be decorated with fruit, vegetables, whole grains, or something along those lines. So, you may be surprised to learn that my tree is actually full of desserts. Over the years, I have been […]

Over my years working as a dietitian, I have met with many people who come to me full of anxiety and fear over a recent diagnosis and how they are going to change their diet to improve their health. It’s so understandable to feel scared and overwhelmed with a new medical diagnosis. Let’s take diabetes, […]

April is #MoveMoreMonth, so it can be a time to reflect on our activity level. Before you stop reading this, I promise this isn’t a post trying to guilt you into exercising more! To be honest, sometimes I think “Move More” can sound a little harsh. For some people, it can be challenging to get […]

March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers several important points this year, including: “Eat a variety of foods from each food group.  Plan ahead to make nutrition meals for the week. Learn culinary skills to create delicious meals. Choose healthful foods that […]

You may have heard that February is “Heart Awareness” month, but have you ever asked yourself why heart health is so important? Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. According to the CDC website (www.cdc.gov), 1 in 3 deaths in the US can be attributed to cardiovascular diseases (which […]

“Make Every Bite Count”…Hmmm Today I was diving into the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2020. This is an exciting time in the world of dietitians! It seems like almost every day there’s an article in the news that contains some kind of food/diet related controversy. We hear so many different things about […]