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 …
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 …
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. …
By Kirsten David, MS, RD, CSSD Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that your body uses for fuel, but has no other nutritional value and has been shown to have addictive properties. Today the typical American consumes more than 140 lbs of sugar a year, compared to only 10 lbs per year in the 1800’s. And …
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By Mitchell Blume, RD, CDE “Cut back on your salt”. “Avoid added sugar”. How many of us have heard these statements? It is generally known that majority of people consume too much salt and sugar throughout the day. But, how much is too much? For the average individual, it is recommended to limit your salt …
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By Kirsten David, MS, RD, CSSD Calories are one of the main components that we think about when it comes to diet. Typically a weight loss diet would consist of following the traditional “calories in equals calories out” which means that if we consume less calories than we expend we will lose weight. However, there are a …
By Morgan Giannattsio MS, RDN, LD Many people think Dietitians eat perfectly healthy and "clean" all day everyday, but that it is far from the truth. When I am asked about what I eat in a day, I always tell people that it is about moderation and variety, because it is important to indulge every once …
By: Nikki Nies, MS, RD How are you doing with the New Year's resolutions you made at the beginning of 2018? Do you recall what you had listed at the beginning of the year? I have a hard time remembering myself! Yet, each year we set out to inch closer to dreams, aspirations and goals. Therefore, …
By Mitchell Blume, RD, CDE Most people aren't aware that starting in 2016 the month of April has been claimed IBS Awareness Month by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (IFFGD). In an effort to raise awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and encourages people who have symptoms of IBS to seek medical advice. …
By EduPlated Eggs are likely one of the first foods you think of when you think of the Easter holiday. Dyed hard boiled eggs, deviled eggs, Cadbury chocolate eggs, brunch quiches and frittatas. In honor of Easter Sunday, we are sharing some of our favorite healthy recipes using the incredible vitamin and mineral rich egg. …
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