“The rules are, there are no rules.” Does anyone know where this quote is from? No, not your favorite dietitian on Instagram this week 😏 It’s from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982, Jeff Spicoli… and if you know, you know. If you don’t, add it to your list....
“You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although you may not have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” Absorption is essential because it’s possible to eat a variety of highly nutrient-dense foods but not get the full...
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Is Vegetarian, Vegan, or Plant-based Best for Your Health? As a teenager newly fascinated by nutrition, I wondered if vegetarianism was healthier than including meats. Then, as a young adult, I pondered whether veganism was the ultimate diet for health. Once I became...
It's Valentine’s Day, so sweets are on the radar. But did you give them up for the new year, and now you're feeling hangry? Or are you just lost in the dietary trend maze? Don't worry; I've got your back! Low-carb diets have been touted as the holy grail of weight...
Protein consumption is higher in the U.S. and Canada than in any other region in the world. And it easily wins as the sexiest macronutrient on TikTok. I am not sure when it comes to protein. Why do you need to wear the least amount of clothes possible to explain how...
Remember when skim milk became “fat-free” and 2% milk became “reduced-fat”? Maybe not😉, but as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I thought it was quite a big deal at the time. Who knew what was to come?! Have you seen the dairy section of the market recently? I...
When you experience the flavors of New Orleans, from the food to the music, to the culture and to the people, you just want more of all of it. And as delicious and rich as all of it is, finding a healthy way to enjoy it back home is challenging. You can crank up the...
Have you thought about where your salmon comes from🐟? A new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, has stirred the ocean waters, creating controversy about what exactly seafood sustainability is and why it’s essential. Seafood sustainability is how seafood is caught or...
Back in the day, heart disease was always thought of more as a “man’s disease.” However, we now know coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure do not discriminate among genders — 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease...
It is likely not a huge stretch to say we are all a tad politically fried right now, and it might not be over yet. So let’s focus on some fryin’ fun! Frying has historically been considered the least healthy method to cook foods. Boiling chicken, fish, and potatoes in...
I don’t know about you, but I spend my pre-breakfast hours trying to match what syncs best with my coffee. And it is hard — most likely because what truly blends best with coffee are hefty, sweet, starchy foods like cinnamon buns, muffins, and pancakes. Yum! Truth be...