TLDR: For the majority of people, I don’t recommend food sensitivity tests. One of the most popular tests for food “sensitivities” is ALCAT (Antigen Leukocyte Antibody Testing), which measures the swelling of blood cells when they’re exposed to the food in question. I have not, in one single case, seen positive outcomes from following the...   Read More» The post Will a Food Sensitivity Test Help Cure Your Digestive Issues? appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

I’m sure by now you’ve seen collagen everywhere. In creamers designed for coffee, in capsules, in bars, as on the go packs, and even as an addition at your local smoothie bar. The main claims for taking collagen include helping with skin integrity, signs of aging, bone strength, and joint pain. Let’s do a deep...   Read More» The post The Scoop on Collagen appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

The purpose of a snack is to give your body fuel between meals right? Most “snack foods” do that poorly. Snacks like rice cakes, crackers, healthy looking popcorn and granola bars may be low in calories but are also low in nutrients and do not provide your body with the energy you need. Here are...   Read More» The post 10 Healthy Costco Snacks (and their health benefits) appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

Looking for a taste of fall in a bowl? Give this simple Autumn Squash and Pomegranate Salad a go for your next meal prepped lunch or family dinner. It’s packed with healthy and nutrient-rich ingredients, leaving you full and satisfied. When it comes to salads, I want to leave the meal feeling both mentally AND...   Read More» The post Autumn Squash and Pomegranate Salad appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

Are you currently taking or thinking about starting a weight loss injection such as Ozempic? From what we’ve learned from our clients who are prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, it helps quiet the food noise and reduces mindless eating. But as we all know (er, should know), weight loss does not equate to health or...   Read More» The post 5 Reasons Why You Need a Dietitian While Taking Ozempic  appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

Makes one 10 ounce smoothie 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup pinapple 1/2 cup milk (we used Ripple which is dairy and nut free but still has protein) 2 tablespoons hemp or chia seeds (we used BetterBody Foods Super Seeds) Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. The post Mango Pineapple Tropical Smoothie appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

There’s nothing like the satisfying crunch of a freshly opened pack of crackers, especially when you’ve got a tasty dip or a buttery, salty cheese to pair them with. What I look for in crackers: Taste takes priority and the majority of consumers agree. Taste is and always will be the #1 purchase driver for...   Read More» The post Top 5 Best Crackers, According to a Dietitian appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

Never Heard of the Low-FODMAP Diet? Following the low FODMAP diet means eliminating foods that are high in specific fermentable carbohydrates. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. In some people, these types of carbohydrates can cause digestive distress such as bloating, gas, stomach pain, constipation and/or diarrhea. The concept of FODMAPs was first introduced...   Read More» The post Is the Low FODMAP Diet the Key to Weight Loss? appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutri ..read more

This delicious Mediterranean Veggie Pasta with pesto makes for a healthy, plant-based dinner. Make extra for lunch the next day- you’re going to thank yourself! Traditional pasta tastes great (duh), but they often lack protein and fiber! Upgrade your traditional vegetarian or vegan pasta recipes by using a high protein pasta made from chickpeas, lentils,...   Read More» The post Mediterranean Veggie Pasta (High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian) appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more

I read a study that showed that women who ate dates in the 4 weeks prior to labor significantly reduced the need for induction and interventions in labor. It was a small study, but eating dates can’t hurt, right? So I bought dates. And they sat in my pantry for a week, untouched. I realized...   Read More» The post Date Brownies (for an easier labor!) appeared first on Nutrition Awareness. ©Copyright 2018-2020 – All rights reserved. Nutrition Awareness ..read more