Did you know that this month is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month? Who knew there was such a thing! But when I saw that, I thought I’d take this time to answer questions I usually get from clients about peanut butter. I hope these answers clear up some of the confusion and help you! Is…
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Controlling The Halloween Candy!
Even if you don’t have children, you probably will be involved in some sort of Halloween festivities. Whether it’s a friend’s party, passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters, or pumpkin-themed treats at the office – Halloween is full of tasty temptations. Consider these scary statistics when it comes to candy consumption and Halloween: Consumers spend…
My secret trick to make plain greek yogurt taste good
If you ever browse the dairy aisle at the supermarket for yogurt choices, you’ll notice that many of them have a considerable amount of added sugar. It’s a little confusing, because yogurt naturally has sugar from the milk it’s made from. But any flavored yogurt typically has extra sugar added, and it doesn’t always come…
Nutrition Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you and make you fat.
In popular culture, society tends to cling to the notion that a specific food or a specific nutrient is the reason behind our health problems. Think of eggs being the cause of heart disease in the 1980’s, or fat being villainized in the 1990’s. And now, the latest trend is to hate on carbohydrates. But…
Food & Fitness Adventures in Vermont
The title of this post might more accurately be called food in Vermont with a smidge of fitness thrown in – but hey, close enough, right? When Terry and I went up to Craftsbury, Vermont last weekend, we made sure to schedule time before my speaking engagement and the day after in order to enjoy…
Are you a runner? Check out Craftsbury Running Camps!
If you are a runner, I highly recommend checking out the running camps at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont. I’ve been lucky enough to get to speak twice this summer on sports nutrition at these camps, and have just been amazed at the experience they provide for their campers. Here are 6 reasons to check…
My Top 5 Pet Peeves About the Wellness Field
Before I even start writing, can we just note how bad I am at trying to make faces that express different emotions? It took me about 10 minutes to capture this “pet peeve” faced selfie, and it’s not even that good, haha. Anywayyyyy…..To start, I absolutely love what I do. The wellness field is amazing,…
Failing to plan is planning to fail (aka even dietitians make mistakes)
There was a day two weeks ago, where – all in one day’s time – I ate a bagel, pringles, a twix candy bar, and chili cheese dog. Yes, even dietitians make mistakes. Let me explain… Normally, I’m very good about planning my meals. I write out a list of the dinners I’m going to…
Fall Bucket List
Even though I’m not quite ready for the summer to end yet, I have to admit – this year I am really excited about the fall. I’m not sure why I’m so excited this year, but I can’t wait for the crisp air, the changing leaves, and all the fun activities that fall offers. This…
5 tips for eating healthy and staying fit while traveling
Struggling to stay healthy while traveling is a common concern I’ve heard from many of my clients. Whether it’s traveling by air or car, frequent or long travel days can make it tough to stay on the right track. In the last few weeks, I’ve bounced between NYC, Vermont, and Florida, with an upcoming trip…