Nutrition Tips Blog
Food Allergy Awareness
Confused about food allergies- take a look below to increase your food allergy awareness! Food Allergy 101: There’s a great deal of misinformation in our current society regarding what food allergies are, and perhaps more importantly, what food allergies are not. All...
Gluten Free Cheesecake With Blackberry Topping
When working with my clients with food allergies or food sensitivities, I am always looking for ways to help them find alternatives to their favorite foods that will fit into their dietary restrictions. For my gluten free clients, desserts are always a big one. I hear...
Burgers to Satisfy Everyone at the Dinner Table
Burgers. Oh the classic American fare. I love me a good, old fashioned hamburger. And there's nothing wrong with that! Hamburgers can make a perfectly nutritious meal. But I also like to experiment with my hamburgers...whether it be using a leaner meat, sneaking in...
10 tips for eating To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is the fifth leading cause of death in those 65 and older. There is mounting evidence of the connection between chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease(AD). Deaths from AD have increased by 71% over...
Got Happy Hour Fatigue? Try a Mocktail Instead!
What is Happy Hour Fatigue? Healthline and the American Liver Foundation have partnered up to create the "Happy Hour Fatigue" campaign, and spark conversation regarding the way that we drink. Alcohol consumption can have a huge impact on our health, and well-being....
Black Bean Burgers
This blog is dedicated to high fiber black bean burgers! One of the most underrated super foods in my opinion is the black bean. First let's look into the nutrition content of black beans. One cup of cooked black beans packs in: 15 grams protein 15 grams fiber Over...
Tips for Future Dietitians
Dietitians choose a career in nutrition to help people using evidenced-based research. The road to becoming a dietitian is long and difficult. What tips and hacks are there to become a successful, influential dietitian? Well, this semester, I had the honor of...
Optimizing Your Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Nutrition is of critical importance during cancer treatment. Your body needs enough calories to stay strong, but sometimes eating can be a challenge. Eating before and during cancer treatment can be a long, tiring struggle but there are tips to keep you nourished...
Managing High Blood Pressure with the DASH Diet
What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can be a dangerous condition that can lead to heart disease if left untreated. Blood pressure is considered “high” if it measures at or above 140/90 mmHg. Among people over the age of 65,...
Healthy Holiday Appetizers that will Please a Crowd
Healthy Holiday Entertaining...What does that mean to me? As a dietitian, you may think that my holiday table is chock full of veggie platters and hummus. Ok, that is what I brought to my in-laws house for a Thanksgiving app, but only because the homemade hummus and...
Healthy Cooking Methods
Different types of healthy cooking methods can help make meals more interesting and can help reduce the saturated fats that can contribute to elevated cholesterol when used in excess. Try out some of the recipes below to practice some new cooking methods! Grill Heat...
10 Good-For-You Fertility Boosting Foods to Add to Your Diet
Trying to become pregnant? A recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School found that foods containing certain vitamins and minerals have beneficial effects on a woman's ability to conceive 1. Citrus Fruits Oranges and...