Do you have a favorite family recipe that you know will blow your healthy eating? Every family does. My husband is an excellent pizza maker and we all love his creative combinations. However, we cannot eat that way most of the time. Here are some healthier substitutions to lighten up your favorite meals: The Dessert Dietitian […]
Sleep and Nutrition
By Patti Miller, RDN An article in Today’s Dietitian, by Nancy L. Kondracki, MS, RD, LDN, discusses research on sleep quantity and quality which have been shown to play a role in regulating the hormone ghrelin, known as the hunger hormone that controls appetite. “The Link Between Sleep and Weight Gain — Research Shows Poor […]
Nutrition Controversies Summed Up
New information and research keeps the field of nutrition dynamic and evolving. Some of the information that is shared and liked is evidence based and some is hyped without being completely understood. A healthy diet is considered to be the most important tool in reducing heart disease risk so knowing which fad to believe and […]