You have heard of the Mediterranean Diet and may even follow some portions. But did you know that it isn’t just a diet but a lifestyle and way of living?

Can what we eat affect our sleep? How is sleep related to nutrition? Things in our life and our diet (eating patterns) can impact our sleep. Our body is working while we sleep. Many people comment that we don’t digest our food while we sleep, but this is not true.

Do you eat asparagus?

What is the big deal with asparagus?

Why should we eat it?

And what about that “smell” that comes along the next day that reminds you that you had asparagus yesterday?

What do you think when I say you can EAT WHAT YOU WANT?

Some people have some automatic and negative thoughts about this.

Regarding food and our behaviors around food, we need to stop thinking in black and white.

Here is a fact: one food, one meal, or even one day of eating will not turn our health for the better or, the worse. But the consistency of that food, meal, or day over and over.

Eggs are Not Dairy

While stating eggs are not dairy may be evident to some people, more and more, there needs to be more clarity about eggs and what food group to which they belong.

Over the past ten years or so, I have seen and heard more and more that people are categorizing eggs in the dairy group.

In 2023 World Women’s Wellness Day’s theme is to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being.

Isn’t everyday women’s wellness day? In theory, we should all focus on our wellness daily; however, you know this is not how it works.

Women often put their health and wellness in second or third place after the wellness of those in their life, including their children, spouses, and parents.

It is considered selfish if a woman stops caring for those around her.

You know garlic – keeps vampires away, a staple ingredient in many dishes from cultures worldwide, and a label that goes with bad breath. Is it a vegetable? Herb? Spice? Who cares. It is good stuff. It gives excellent flavor and has many purported health benefits. It is part of the allium family that includes chives, leeks, onions, scallions, and shallots. The compounds that give these plants their unique smell and taste are likely what also provides health benefits.

Why Avoid Soy? Soy is an excellent plant-based protein alternative, including soy milk, soybeans, edamame, tofu, and even soy protein supplements. So why does soy cause controversy? Whether it is suggesting that we choose cow’s milk or soy milk over the other milk alternatives or indicating that it is okay to eat a soy-based veggie burger or eat tofu, some people cannot get it out fast enough that I am wrong about soy food.

People tell me all the time: I am stressed. I have a lot going on. I am so busy.

They have meetings with me every other week and every appointment, but they have yet to move forward on their nutrition goals because they are stressed, have a lot going on, and are so busy.

When will you not be stressed? When will you no longer have a lot going on? When will you not be busy?

Despite the popularity, is there a good reason to take vitamin C supplements? Many people will swear it helps prevent or cure a cold, boost immune function, or that they need it because of gaps in the diet, but is that true? Probably not.

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the professional association to which I belong as a registered dietitian nutritionist). This year’s theme (2023), “Fuel for the Future,” highlights the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Make tasty foods at home.

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the professional association to which I belong as a registered dietitian nutritionist). This year’s theme (2023), “Fuel for the Future,” highlights the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Eat a Variety of Foods from All Food Groups.

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the professional association to which I belong as a registered dietitian nutritionist). This year’s theme (2023), “Fuel for the Future,” highlights the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Stay Nourished and Save Money.

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the professional association to which I belong as a registered dietitian nutritionist). This year’s theme (2023), “Fuel for the Future,” highlights the importance of fueling our bodies at every age and eating with the environment in mind. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

March is National Nutrition Month®, so to kick off National Nutrition Month®, eat with the environment in mind. It would be great to do it with every meal – but not everyone thinks about this. So here are five tips to help you eat with the environment in mind.

As a dietitian, I talk to people all the time about their diet. But in my experience, the word “diet” is sometimes viewed as offensive, occasionally polarizing, and often misunderstood.

It is a four-letter word that starts with DIE. Yikes. But we can manipulate all kinds of words to have a particular meaning, right? I mean, the word LIVE is EVIL spelled backward, which means what? Nothing.

Have you set a goal to “eat healthier” and thinking about what foods to stop eating? Shift that mindset and focus on what to add to your diet. Research suggests that depriving yourself of foods, or anything, you want can increase your desire for it. In my more than 20-years’ experience working with clients, I encourage ADDING foods rather than taking them away.