Expo East Food Trend Spotter: Natural Jerky
Crave worthy natural turkey, beef or buffalo jerky? Check out these products from Expo East.
How Your Body Image Affects Your Weight & Health
Today I’m going on a slight rant about something that has been on my mind for a while – body image. And because the majority of my clients (all but 1) are male athletes, I don’t run into the overt self-degrading body comments as often as many of my dietitian colleagues who work with women. However, …
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Are You Getting the Nutrients You Need for Maximum Energy & Good Health?
Take one quick peek at dietary survey data and you’ll find many Americans don’t consume enough vitamins and minerals through food alone. How does this impact your health? A nutrient deficiency could affect your energy levels, mood, ability to concentrate, structure of your skin, teeth, nails, bones and more. So, how can you be sure you are getting …
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Back to School Begins with Breakfast
When it comes to learning, breakfast may be just as important as taking notes in class and completing assigned homework. A good diet actually changes the brain by creating more brain cells, strengthening communication between cells, and improving blood flow which leads to more glucose and oxygen delivery to the brain. What does this mean …
Simple Ingredient Substitutions for a Healthier Year
Do you need to recover from weeks of overeating during the holiday season? If so, I am sharing some of my favorite ingredient substitutions with you. Turkey Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey 4 large egg whites or 2 whole eggs 4 oz. uncooked Old Fashioned oats (measure on a scale) Vegetable soup mix 1 cup chopped …
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Stay Warm with Comfort Foods
Everyone has at least one favorite dish they fall back on when the weather gets cold and they crave warm foods and the comfort of family dishes passed down from generation to generation. And though they satisfy your taste buds, traditional comfort foods aren’t always good for your waistline. Savory meatloaf, creamy mac n’ cheese, …