Making Your “Cheats” More Like a “Treat”
By Brittany Nelson, RD, CHWC As we make our way into the holiday season, those of us who have been working to have a healthier lifestyle may be cringing a little. Why? Because the holidays are usually full of sweets and other unhealthy foods to tempt us. Often, patients will come to me at this […]
From the RD: Keep It Simple, Silly
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD, CHWC This time of year, reflecting on what has and hasn’t worked when creating healthier habits can be common. Asking yourself, “why can’t I just eat less sweets,” or saying “eliminating soda seems impossible,” may be some conversations you have with yourself. No matter where you are on your road […]
Fruit and Vegetable Storage
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN The summer season brings the rich colors of fresh fruits and vegetables from farm to table. These food groups are an important part of a healthy diet. Proper handling will maximize their quality and flavor, but more importantly, it’ll reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella, E coli […]
Healthy Recipe Ingredient Substitutions
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health When you’re looking to limit sodium, calories, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, try these simple cooking substitutions: Applesauce for oil, butter or sugar Non-fat Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream Mashed bananas for sugar, butter and fats Nuts for croutons […]