We are pleased to introduce our series of blog posts from EduPlated dietitians on all-things-nutrition! Each week we'll cover relevant nutrition news, trends, advice, recipes and much more!
How Duration of Sleep and Chances of Developing Diabetes May Be Linked to One Key Mineral!
By Sharon Puello MA, RD, CDN Many of us take for granted the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Have you ever said to yourself I’ll be fine running on just a couple of hours of sleep? I’ll catch up when I can. We often see the short-term effects of this such as irritability and trouble …
Meal Prep and Planning
By Jeanette Kimszal, RDN, NLC How do you stay successful with maintaining a healthy diet? Four words: Meal Prep and Planning Without this you will be floundering around the kitchen staring at your empty refrigerator and will want to hightail it to the local eatery to grab some grub. Now I’m not saying eating out is completely …
Should you try an Elimination Diet?
By Sharon Puello MA, RD, CDN Bloating, weight gain, skin rashes, fatigue, whatever the ailment is, more and more people are turning to foods as a causative factor in their poor health versus seeing foods as the ultimate healer. Part of this is attributable to the great number of highly processed foods on the market, …
Healthy Eating: Small Changes for Lasting Success
By Mitchell Blume, RD, CDE, PA Meal planning can be a challenge for anyone. “Where do I start?”. “When should I eat?”. “What should I eat?”. These are common questions that many of us have and want answered. I’ve compiled a list of helpful tips that help answer these questions, while getting you started on …
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Healthy Bedtime Snacks
By Nikki Nies, MS,RD Our society has moved away from the traditional 3 squared meals with more consumers embracing a new wave of grazing, also known as snacking throughout the day. This type of food intake has elevated and multiplied the number of snack options. Yet, like all foods, not all snacks are created equally. We'll be breaking …
Leaky Gut Syndrome
By Mitchell Blume, RD, CDE, PA Do you experience symptoms such as increased bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches/pains that aren’t associated with a medically diagnosed condition? You may suffer from “Leaky Gut Syndrome”. Unfortunately, this condition isn’t fully understood due to the lack of evidence and research. It is considered a “diagnosis of …
Finding Vitamins in Nature
By Kirsten David, MS, RD, CSSD The food pyramid and the healthy eating plate seem very simple to follow, however, it is very common for people to still have a difficult time getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day (5 servings of vegetables, 2-3 servings of fruit). Because of that, we are …
Rundown on Energy Bars
By Nikki Nies, MS, RD As you look through the aisles of the grocery store for on-the-go snacks, you may be overwhelmed with the varieties and options. While different flavors and combinations can be an opportunity to expose you to more nutrients and sustain you, have you ever felt like you needed a road map …
Plant-Based Protein
By Mitchell Blume, RD, CDE, PA When we think of protein, most of us revert to animal-based options. This includes meat, eggs, animal-dairy, cheese, etc. These are all excellent sources of nutritious protein that can also be considered lean and healthy; however, multiple studies and newer guidelines are starting to recommend we try to substitute some …
Collagen on the Brain
By Sharon Puello MA, RD, CDN Though most associate the word gelatin with neon colored desserts from their childhood, gelatin without the added sugars and flavorings is actually a health food. Sold as a collagen protein supplement, gelatin as well as its counterpart collagen hydrosylate, are gaining popularity due to their myriad of health benefits. …
Nutrition for All! 