Vitamin FAQ – Vitamin E
What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties. Vitamin E also has a role in maintaining cell membranes (cell walls). What is an antioxidant? Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals that are released via the different metabolic processes the body performs to break down food and release energy. […]
Video – How Much Exercise Do I Need?
Hello all, One of the most common questions I get is: how much do I need to exercise and what type(s) of exercise should I be doing? I thought I would answer this briefly via video. Check out the video and let me know if you have any questions or need anymore information! As always, […]
Feed Yourself – Tips
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! The following ideas can […]
7 Ways to Enhance the Flavor of Your Meals
Cooking at home is a great way to cut food costs and know exactly what you are eating but at times it can be intimidating. It’s sometimes just simply not taste as good as a store or restaurant meal. Here are some tips to enhance the flavor of your meals from the Academy of Nutrition […]
AND Opposes Harmful Health Care Legislation
“The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics opposes the American Health Care Act, the harmful health care legislation passed May 4 by the House of Representatives, and recommends that the Senate oppose H.R. 1628.” http://www.eatrightpro.org/…/academy-opposes-harmful-health…
Feed Yourself – Tips
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! Keep these tips in […]
The “True” Human Diet
Hello all, Have you heard of the “Paleo diet” also commonly referred to as the Cave Man diet. The idea behind the diet is that we need to go back to eating what cave men eat. As a dietitian, I personally do not endorse a lot of different diets. The Paleo diet is especially concerning […]