With water making up 60% of the human body, it is easy to say that hydration is one of the most important components of health. But,...

Female athletes are taking the fitness industry by storm. Being strong is in style and the list of ways to exercise is ENDLESS. Getting...

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Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season in less than a month, and with summer comes BBQs. The MDW BBQ is an internal struggle...

Last night, I was fortunate enough to return to my high school and speak at the Mu Alpha Theta math honor society induction ceremony. I...

As a registered dietitian, I all too often have found myself saying, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Healthy eating and exercise were once...

1) Food as fuel. There are several foods and food components that can help keep you mentally sharp throughout the workday. It is...

As a registered dietitian, it is my responsibility to not only recommend appropriate nutrition modifications, but also encourage exercise....

As my blog implies, I am opposed to diets unless there is a clinically legitimate reason for restricting certain foods or food components...

For many years if dietitians were to mention grains, patients and clients would solely think of breads and pasta. With nutrition taking...