Tips for Mindful Eating
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE Learning what you should eat is half the battle of living a healthier life. The other half is being present and paying attention to what you’re eating. Our world today is so busy, we’re constantly trying to save time. Whether it’s eating in the car while you’re taking your […]
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes
When it comes to health and wellness, being proactive and staying in tune with your body is the best way to prevent diseases or catch them early before the road to recovery becomes even harder. But with diabetes, the symptoms can often fly under the radar. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention almost […]
Tips for Eating on the Go
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE People are so busy today that nutrition is often the last item on our list of priorities. Between work and running kids to and from activities, there isn’t a lot of time left for planning or cooking meals. But beware of quick, convenient foods because they’re high in fat, […]
DASH for Heart Health
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, known as the DASH diet, was designed to help prevent and lower high blood pressure. If you follow this diet and add in some exercise, you can lose weight and reduce your risk for strokes, heart disease and kidney stones. The DASH eating […]
10 Grocery Tips to Make Your Paycheck Go Further
By Katie Boscia, RD The new year brings motivation to eat healthier. Yet many of us struggle with our options as we find ourselves recuperating from holiday spending. After all, eating healthy is expensive, right? Wrong! Many good deals can be found at the grocery store with some planning and strategy. Here are some tips […]
Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family for all kinds of celebrating. As we all know, typically these gatherings are centered on good times and great food. If your goals include eating healthy, losing or maintaining weight, or keeping up with your fitness routine, this can be a […]
Healthy Holiday Recipes
By Katie Boscia, RD Finding holiday meal recipes that are healthy but full of flavor can be a challenge. We’re here to help. Here are three healthy dishes you can serve to your guests this holiday season. Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Lemon Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1/8 […]
Tips for Eating at Holiday Parties
By Brittany Wonnell, RD Every holiday party is sure to have celebration, conversation, and yes, a lot of food. The food that’s served isn’t always the healthiest choice either, and for those who are being mindful of their overall diet, they may find holiday parties quite stressful, confusing and a little tricky. The first thing […]
Portion Control Is Key When Temptations Are Endless
By Mindi Matthews, CHWC, and Kristin Lamb, CHWC It’s that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner—frosted cookies at the office, eggnog at your neighbor’s house or chocolates in your Christmas stocking. All these extras add up, and if you’re like most Americans, you’ll put on a pound or two by New […]
5 Tips for Reading Nutrition Labels
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness Nutrition labels provide a wealth of information about the contents of packaged foods and drinks. However, this information can seem a bit overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for or how to interpret it. Nutrition labels are required on packaged foods by […]