If you think getting the professional help you need to make healthy changes to your diet is beyond your reach, financially speaking, think again. Many insurance plans, especially those with a focus on preventive care, cover medically necessary dietitian services.  Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach, led by a registered dietitian, to harnessing the power of the foods you eat to help manage a variety of medical conditions and their symptoms. It includes a professional assessment, the creation of a personalized nutrition plan, and assistance and monitoring of the impl ..read more

Have you been wanting to focus on your diet and nutrition, but are just too overwhelmed at the idea of fitting yet another appointment into your already jam-packed schedule? Well, finding “me time” just got a whole lot easier. Consider chatting with a registered dietitian from the convenience of your home (or wherever is convenient for you). Virtual nutrition consultations may be just what the doctor ordered.  Convenience at Its Best Imagine sitting in your favorite chair at home, sipping coffee, and discussing your health, nutrition, or weight loss goals with a top-notch dietitian, face ..read more

Have you ever wanted a fresh start? Well, there’s no time like the present. And, since it’s a brand-new year, there’s no better time than right now. But don’t worry, you don’t have to do it alone. The best professional to call on for healthy eating and weight loss help is a registered dietitian, an expert in using food and nutrition to improve your overall health – and to help manage a wide range of chronic health conditions, from diabetes and obesity to cardiovascular health, eating disorders, and a wide assortment of digestive issues, like IBS and Crohn’s. So, what would it take to get you ..read more

If you’re a parent, you know the struggle. You want your children to eat healthy foods – voluntarily, if possible. So, what does it take to achieve that? Mostly, it’s providing food options that are a combination of healthy and tasty – with bright and appealing presentation playing a starring role. As you plan your child’s school lunches, make sure to focus on key nutrients that growing minds and bodies need, including  ·       Protein – to fill bellies and help prevent junk food cravings later ·       Grains – for energy and fo ..read more

It’s hard enough to resist the year-round temptation of unhealthy food. That’s because nothing seems to satisfy like fried food, tasty but highly processed snacks, and desserts heavy on both sugar and fat. When the holidays hit, these cravings can go into overdrive. To maintain your healthy eating habits over the holidays, here are five ways you can continue to eat smart throughout December – and beyond. 1. Reality Check Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. The holidays are already full of temptations, so don’t start a new diet or routine now – it’s practically guaranteed to ..read more

The human digestive tract contains trillions of microorganisms, which are collectively referred to as your gut microbiome. This includes many different types of bacteria that benefit you in numerous ways. They aid digestion, help regulate hormones and mood, and are believed to boost your heart, brain, and immune system health. These are the healthy bacteria your body has come to rely on to function properly. But there are also bacteria in your gut that can make you sick. When these bad bacteria are allowed to flourish, it can lead to a host of problems, chief among them digestive issues, such ..read more

There are an unbelievable variety of diets you might try – and you wouldn’t be alone in doing so. The average American tries a new diet once or twice a year over the course of a lifetime. But, what’s truly remarkable, is that nearly all of these efforts fail. So, whether you’re considering keto, raw foods, intermittent fasting, Whole30, WW (fka Weight Watchers), cabbage soup, clean eating, Mediterranean, paleo, macrobiotic, Atkins, 80/20, or the Zone, it’s important to remember that any type of weight-loss meal planning needs to have sticking power. Some of these diets have merits. Others can ..read more

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, consider it a wake-up call. Without changing what and how you eat, serious health complications may occur. Your doctor may have mentioned diet, exercise, and the use of insulin or medication to help you keep your condition under control. And, if you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you’re in luck. You may be on the path toward diabetes right now – but there’s still time for you to reverse course. However, it will likely require lifestyle changes. Two of the best things you can do for yourself in these situations is to eat healthy and t ..read more

There are an enormous quantity of bacteria living on and in us. In fact, bacterial cells vastly outnumber bodily cells – and yet these bacteria are critical to our day-to-day functioning.  Bacteria, especially the good bacteria that live within the digestive system, play an important role in regulating health, mood, and behavior. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, it can result in all types of problems, including difficulty regulating blood sugar levels, absorbing needed nutrients, and signaling when you're full. There are numerous reasons the balance of good vs. bad bacteria in ..read more

Are you paying attention to how much fiber you're consuming?  It's important because fiber – the indigestible carbs in the foods we eat – is important not just for digestive health but your overall health as well. Fiber can:  ·       Lower cholesterol levels ·       Aid weight loss (by slowing digestion to help you feel full for longer, thereby reducing your appetite) ·       Reduce the risk of diabetes (by regulating blood sugar levels & insulin production in the body) ·    ..read more