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Intuitive Eating During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes holiday parties. Whether they are work-related, with family, or with friends, it seems that all holiday parties revolve around one thing; food. Holidays tend to bring up feelings of anxiety and obsession towards food. We spend them eating Thanksgiving and Christmas treats, followed by planning our New Year’s resolutions (that…
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Breaking the Lunchbox Blues
Nothing quite brings on the excitement of new beginnings like the first day of school! Fresh shoes, backpacks, supplies, and lunchboxes all make the end of summer break seem less depressing and the onset of the new school year more exciting. If you have been diligently packing those snacks and lunches you know that the…
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Health Benefits of Alkaline Foods
There has been a lot of recent focus on the suggested health benefits of alkaline foods, such as new products like alkaline water or certain fruits and vegetables, including spinach, tomatoes and lemon. These foods are claimed to provide a variety of health benefits include reducing inflammation, helping with weight management and reducing the risk…
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National Dairy Month: Dairy Myths and Facts
Happy National Dairy Month! In June, dairy farmers and producers are honored for their important work in agriculture and the food industry. While dairy has been a part of our food system for hundreds of years, it has recently received negative attention alongside the rise of plant-based “milk” beverages. (For those who choose to consume…
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Frozen Yogurt Day
Summer is upon us and that means it’s time for frozen treats! One of my favorite cold desserts by far is frozen yogurt. It’s the perfect treat for a warm summer night! A few reasons to choose frozen yogurt for your dessert: Probiotics: Some frozen yogurts, like regular yogurt, contain beneficial bacteria called “probiotics”.…
Read MoreNational Brown-Bag It Day: Tips for Lunch Packing!
Happy National Brown-Bag It Day, where we celebrate the healthy, wallet-friendly and sustainable practice of bringing your own lunch to work! While some of you might be brown-bag pros already, here are some tips for those just getting started in a new habit of packing lunches. 1. Plan ahead Packing a lunch at the last…
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National Hummus Day
Mild and nutty tasting, hummus is a Middle Eastern condiment that can be garnished with spices and herbs for unique flavors that pairs well with vegetables of all kinds, breads, and can even be used as pasta sauce or topped on chicken before baking for a crust that keeps meat from drying out. Traditionally made…
Read MoreEat What You Want Day
We all know that healthy eating is important, but what does that really mean? Do you need to forever forfeit cookies and ice cream in the name of good health? Ask a dietitian and the answer you’ll probably get is that healthy eating is all about balance and variety. It means adding lots of…
Read MoreTips for Searching for Your First Job Post-Internship
Job searching – the two scariest words for a student about to graduate. There are few things worse than getting questioned by friends and family on how your job seeking is going prior to a graduation from undergrad, grad school, or a dietetic internship. Here are a few tips to keep you from losing your…
Read MoreLima Bean Respect Day
Do you respect your lima beans? If you’re like me, you probably don’t give lima beans much thought. They’re a legume, they exist, they’re your least favorite part of frozen mixed vegetables and probably one of your least favorite beans too. Is there more to lima beans than meets the eye though? You may be…
Read MoreSeven Ways to Walk More for National Walking Day
Volunteer April is National Volunteer Month, so what a great way to get more walking in! Volunteer to walk and play with shelter dogs, walk and pick up the liter for your city, or walk and exercise with elderly, youth, or other groups. Not only are you increasing your step count, but you are also…
Read MoreHealthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Personally, I find grocery shopping to be a fun activity, but not when it costs me a fortune! Rising food prices can make it harder to eat healthy without spending the farm, but fortunately I have some great tips to help you keep up those healthy habits without depleting your bank account! Buy frozen! Buying…
Read MorePower Up with Breakfast
It breaks my heart when people tell me they skip breakfast because for me, I couldn’t go without it! Having a hearty breakfast can give you a great start to the day with a mindful moment. Research on breakfast shows that it kickstarts the metabolism after fasting overnight and helps with concentration throughout the day.…
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National Spinach Day
What comes to mind when you hear spinach? One of those stock photos of a deliriously happy woman laughing at her salad? A tall glass of antioxidant-rich green juice? That office party with your other dietitian colleagues all fighting over Jessica’s famous spinach dip? Oh. Something else entirely? Okay, right, that’s fine. Well, bring back…
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