Eating In Season

A long time ago, consumers could only buy produce in season. If you wanted tomatoes and it was winter, you had to wait months until the summer. Now it is easy to find any fruit and vegetable at any time of the year. While this can be very helpful when you are craving oranges in […]

Fresh, Frozen or Canned Vegetables? Which is the Best for my Health?

There are many things to consider when choosing which form of vegetable is best for you, fresh, frozen, or canned. The main things to consider would be price, shelf life, nutrition, and most importantly taste preference. Price When considering prices, often your canned or frozen options can be better options for your wallet. Unless the […]

Survive Cravings & Heal Your Relationship with Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Written by: Michele Wroblewski-Pflug, RDN Remember, there is NO replacement for seeking individual counseling with a Registered Dietitian, the ONLY nutrition expert licensed and credientialed to practice medical nutrition therapy. If this below article sounds like you, let’s talk. Email [email protected]; most insurances cover nutritional counseling. April Showers Bring May Flowers: Survive the Cravings and […]

The New Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020: What you need to know

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for American’s was released last week. These guidelines are only updated every 5 years, and the changes made have a large impact on government run programs and policies. This set of recommendations is not only designed to get Americans to eat healthier, but it sets standards for the National School Lunch […]

Red Wine and Heart Health

A glass of wine is equivalent to one hour at the gym!? Not so fast. Results from a 12-week  research study carried out by Jason Dyck and his team at the University of Alberta in Canada has some of us clinking our happy hour wine glasses in celebration. This study demonstrated that a natural compound found […]

How to make your New Year’s resolutions last

As the New Year approaches, many of us naturally begin to think about what we would like to do differently next year. I’ve often waited until December 31st, or even January 1st (and maybe even the 2nd!)—to jot down my New Year’s goals. From experience, waiting that long can often lead to disaster for falling […]

Getting Enough Zzz’s

Most people know to get enough sleep, but during this time of the year, busy lifestyles, erratic work schedules, and even new children (and pets) can keep you from getting the sleep you need. Current research now shows a connection between having good nutrition (and health) and sleep. So the question is … do you get […]

Healthful Holiday Eating

Worried that enjoying a traditional holiday meal and party foods with family and friends will destroy healthful food habits you’ve been practicing all year? The good news is any foods, even beloved holiday dishes, can fit into a healthful eating plan with practice and planning. Following some of these tips will help you plan for […]