Nutritionist in the House

03/18/2023

 If you haven’t been to been to the Skinny Taste website yet, it’s a great resource for meal planning and simply delicious recipes!

https://www.skinnytaste.com/bell-pepper-and-potato-frittata/
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate with this Bell Pepper and Potato Frittata for a fun themed breakfast idea!

10/02/2022

I love this❤️

09/20/2022

I agree. But nix the smoothies and eat your fruits and vegetables whole!

Including these tasty, satisfying staples throughout the week can help supercharge your weight-loss efforts.

09/16/2022

I am so excited about soup season! Soup is perfect for meal planning. It can also be an amazing way to get more vegetables in your life. My favorite soup is split pea soup, it’s high in protein and fiber and super low calorie. The crock pot is coming out this weekend!

Get inspired to pack real food in your child's lunch box with 5 tips and 3 school lunch ideas from my appearance on our local NBC morning show.

08/20/2022

My clients ask me about bread all the time.
Should they cut it out?
Most of the time my answer is simply no.
Eating healthy whole grain bread is not a problem for most of us.
Choose breads from the grocery store that have 3-4 grams of fiber per slice, and if watching your weight go for thin sliced.
One of my favorite brands is Dave's Killer Bread.
Below is more information from Dr. Weil, one of my favorite resources for healthy eating!

Bread is not necessarily unhealthy, but some types of bread are made with highly processed flours. It’s the flour, not gluten, that can make so many breads poor nutritional choices.

10/18/2021

A clear definition of how to identify what an ultra-processed food is. Worse yet what they do to our bodies.

What, exactly, are ultra-processed foods? And how are they harmful to our bodies? Let’s crack the code.

05/08/2021

We all know this but it's always good to be reminded. Use a water bottle with motivational reminders or an app like Plant Nanny which is cute and makes it fun!

The days are getting warmer, and people are hydrating more often. This is your opportunity to shine, by making water your sole beverage of choice. A solid water habit can help you lose weight. First and foremost, the more water you drink, the less y...

01/29/2021

Are you eating mindlessly? It takes some practice but you can control yourself with a little more awareness. This article does a good job of describing why we sometimes eat when we are not hungry.

Are you truly hungry every time you eat? Without pausing to assess your hunger, cravings and emotions each time you reach for food, you could be sabotaging your weight loss.

12/30/2020

I always include an exercise recommendation for my weight loss clients but keep it simple and achievable. Do not overwhelm yourself with too many goals, especially when you are focusing on weight loss.

Don't let lack of motivation get the best of you this year. Follow these 12 tips to get your body moving today, tomorrow, next month—and beyond!

12/18/2020

I spend a lot of time with people setting goals. Especially this time of year, we are all taking a closer look at our health. This article offers some good tips for setting a goal for the new year, think about setting a goal with a buddy for extra accountability!

Here and nine do's and don'ts that will help you set reasonable, attainable goals...and have you reaching them in no time!

11/11/2020

Interesting way to approach weight maintenance. Since most people who have lost weight gain it back in two years I am excited that this may be a new approach for maintaining weight loss long term.

There’s a new diet that’s the talk of the town. It advocates eating more calories, not less. So is it all fad, or is there a grain of truth to it?

11/06/2020

Love this list of reasons for drinking more water. Did you know that there were so many things that staying hydrated could solve?

Water is important because it regulates every function in our bodies. Here's what drinking this zero-calorie beverage can do for you.