The best nuts for your heart
The best nuts for your heart If you’re looking for foods to keep your heart in tiptop shape, add nuts to your smart-snacking list. According to research…
8 tips to follow a Mediterranean diet
8 tips to follow a Mediterranean diet It's said to be the healthiest diet in the world. The Mediterranean diet - a diet that emphasizes fruit and…
Six easy ways to include (whole) fruit in your diet
Six easy ways to include (whole) fruit in your diet As a Registered Dietitian in private practice, I’m often asked questions about fruit. Is fruit good…
Fruit smoothies: Nutritional pros and cons
Fruit smoothies: Nutritional pros and cons A smoothie made with whole fruit, some milk or a milk alternative (e.g. soy, pea or almond milk) is certainly a…
Six ways to build an anti-inflammatory diet
Six ways to build an anti-inflammatory diet It’s increasingly recognized that chronic inflammation is a major contributor to illnesses including heart…
A nutrition guide to alternative pastas
A nutrition guide to alternative pastas Q: I’m trying to lose weight, but I really love pasta. Are there any types of pasta that I can eat guilt-free?…
Is strength training the reason you’re not losing weight?
Is strength training the reason you’re not losing weight? You’re eating less and strength training twice a week in an effort to lose a few pounds.…
Spring clean your pantry: what to keep, what to toss
Spring clean your pantry: what to keep, what to toss Is your fridge crammed with half-empty bottles of condiments and questionable leftovers? Are there foods…
Accountability: Key to maintaining a weight loss
Accountability: Key to maintaining a weight loss As a registered dietitian in private practice, I’ve spent my career helping clients lose weight and…
Six ways to feed your good gut bacteria (microbiota)
Six ways to feed your good gut bacteria (microbiota) Your intestines are home to trillions and trillions of microbes, the vast majority of them residing in…