Nutrition
My approach is all about healthy eating in the context of your real life.
For healthy eating to be doable and sustainable, it has to be realistic. You are at the center of your healthy eating journey, and I am here to support you in finding a long-term, healthy eating pattern that works for your needs, preferences, and culture.
Additionally, you won’t find me endorsing quick-fix solutions or encouraging fad diets. Only science and evidence-based recommendations.
All my nutrition information is based on studies. I am a registered dietitian and an expert in my field. I am an expert but also a real person. I have had my own healthy eating journey and have had the experience of helping thousands of others with theirs.
My purpose here is to guide you along and offer help, whether you want to learn about supplements, dive into meal prep, try new recipes, focus on weight management, see how to travel and maintain your healthy habits, discover diets, grocery shop, create delicous and healthy foods when you boat or camp, or learn about eating for specific health conditions.
I want to help you implement achievable, lasting change that you can put into action today designed to help build positive and sustainable eating habits.
I want to help bridge the gap between goals and actions by providing realistic nutrition information paired with actionable takeaways you can apply in your life today.
I know healthy eating can be challenging, and you’re not alone in this. We’re in it together.
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Standards The American Heart Association (AHA): Scientific Statement on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease. This remains the definitive evidence for maintaining a 10% saturated fat cap and the relationship between ApoB and heart health. The American Diabetes Association (ADA): Stand ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Food • Health Conditions • Healthy Behavior Change • Nutrition • Weight Management
A Dietitian's Guide: How to Shorten a Cold by 2 to 4 Days
Zinc for the Common Cold • Hemilä, H. (2017). "Zinc lozenges and the common cold: a meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of total zinc dosage." JRSM Open. Key Finding: This study confirms that zinc acetate lozenges may be more effective than gluc ...
Found in: Health Conditions • Nutrition • Supplements
Thanksgiving Feasting: See what a difference a few choices can make!
See what a difference a few choices can make! The average American consumes 4,800 calories on Thanksgiving! Here's how to enjoy your feast and save about 2700 calories. Only use jam on toast, no butter Eat whole fruit not juice Use low-fat milk instead of cream Knowing you are going to feast, eat a lig ...
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Creatine: Your Muscle-Building Ally
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Fresh Pickled Cucumber and Onion Salad
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The Mediterranean Diet, Fiber, and Immune Health: Nourishing Your Body's Defender
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Whey Protein vs Collagen: Which is Best for Muscle Growth
Collagen and Muscle Building (Meta-Analysis): Bischof K, Moitzi AM, Stafilidis S, König D. Impact of Collagen Peptide Supplementation in Combination with Long-Term Physical Training on Strength, Musculotendinous Remodeling, Functional Recovery, and Body Composition in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-an ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Making a Healthy Grain Bowl
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Found in: Food • Healthy Boat Living • Nutrition
Quick and Easy Minimal Cook Healthy Meal Ideas, Grocery List and Simple Recipes
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Healthiest Packaged Snack Options
Exploring nutritious snack choices is a cornerstone of maintaining a balanced and health-conscious lifestyle. From wholesome nuts and seeds to protein-packed Greek yogurt cups, this curated list of healthy packaged snacks offers a diverse range of options that cater to varying tastes and dietary preferences. Dive into ...
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How do you get clients through their training plateaus?
Article by: Maria Faires, RD Published: March 2014, IDEA Fitness Journal Owner, Active Nutrition Fitness and Nutrition Consulting, Sammamish, WA IDEA is the world's leading organization of fitness professionals. IDEA's publication IDEA Fitness Journal contacted me and asked me to describe how ...
Found in: Fitness • Healthy Behavior Change • Nutrition
Spiralizing Vegetables and Fruits
Have you spiralized vegetables or fruits before? If not, I recommend you do. Spiralizing a food is the method of spinning the veggie while slicing and/or julienning all at the same time. This makes long strands of noodle-like vegetables which can be eaten raw, used in a salad, used in stir-fries, cooked by themselves or ...
