Reach for nature first. Whether you are focusing on balancing your plate, increasing your physical activity, or working on your mental health (and let’s be serious, we are all working on all of these things!), nature is always available. Nature is here with us for an abundance of reasons —…

Summer should get a speeding ticket (Town and Country)…ALWAYS too fast!! We could sit around and be sad it is over, or we could look at this moment as our time to reset ourselves and our healthy habits…or lack thereof ☺️. I am sure I am not alone in hearing…

While we are wearing as few layers as possible, density sounds like something that will just weigh us down even more. But nutrient density is actually a light approach to eating, with a hefty benefit. Nutrient density is when foods have a higher nutrient content relative to their calories. It…

Protein consumption is higher in the U.S. and Canada than in any other region in the world. And it easily wins as the sexiest macronutrient on TikTok. I am not sure when it comes to protein, why do you need to wear the least amount of clothes possible to explain…

Nourishing yourself is a key part of weight happiness. That is one of the many reasons why diets do not work in the long run. They surely do not make you happy. Happy to lose weight, but not happy with your day-to-day eating regimen. Self-care, including nourishment, is key to…

Have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to eat a meal? Likely you have when you were rushing to get somewhere and knew you had about 10 minutes to shove some food down. But have you ever timed yourself on how long it takes you to…

Remember when skim milk became “fat-free” milk, and 2% milk became “reduced-fat”? Maybe not😉, but as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I thought it was quite the big deal at the time. Who knew what was to come?! Have you seen the dairy section of the market recently? I am all…

Have the winter blues set in yet? Not a familiar term? If not, you likely live in the south😉. The winter blues could be defined as when cold weather arrives, the sun shines less, you are freezing your derrière off, and on top of it, you feel like you have…

It is getting quite chilly out there. There is nothing like a nutritious, delicious soup to warm your heart and bring some cozy to your dinner table, lunchtime, or even breakfast or snack (for real️❗).️ Soup makes a savory, satisfying meal, brimming with flavor and garden-fresh ingredients. It is no…