What Kind of Milk Should I Drink?
Since the explosion of dairy alternatives on the market (like soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk) more people are asking about these drinks: which tastes best, which works best for baking, which has the most protein, etc. For hundreds of years, the only type of milk available was that that came from an animal (most often cows,… Read More»
5 “Healthy” Foods and Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
I wish I had a dime for every time someone said, “I know what to eat, I just don’t do it.” It usually comes about 30 seconds after meeting someone and telling them that I’m a dietitian. I never contradict; I just nod and smile, keeping my comments and thoughts to myself. I’m not in… Read More»
21-Day Spring Clean Your Diet Challenge
I have some exciting news to share! When I sit down and talk with my clients, one of the most common goals and challenges they have is wanting to eat a cleaner diet, to cut out the junk and figure out how to better fuel their bodies. I’ve helped many of my clients do just… Read More»
How to Make a New Year’s Resolution that Doesn’t Suck
Here it comes, a new year. Time to make-over your wallet, your waistline, clean out your closet, get back in touch with long-lost friends, mend relationships with family, find your true love, plan an amazing vacation and land your dream job, all while taking more time for yourself, reading more books and OF COURSE, going… Read More»
How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
The holidays– a time for celebrations! Unfortunately, it’s also a time when we’re more likely to gain weight. Food is often a very important part of celebrations and traditions, and rightfully so. Colder weather discourages outdoor workouts (not to mention making you want to lay on the couch with a blanket after work instead of… Read More»
Looks Healthy But Really Isn’t: Planters NUTrition Peanut Butter
From looking at the label, you would think Planters NUTrition Energy Mix Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut looks like a good way to start your day. Spread some on your toast and you’re feeling like Super(wo)man flying out the door on the way to work. The label claims this peanut butter is a “Good Source of… Read More»
Calling All Food Bloggers: The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2013 is Here!
Check it out bloggers! Lindsay from Love and Olive Oil and Julie from The Little Kitchen are putting on this event for the 3rd year in a row that brings together food bloggers from around the world (600 last year!) while raising thousands of dollars for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. What could be better than getting to… Read More»
Should I Buy Organic?
The research isn’t clear on whether organic produce has a higher nutrient content than conventional. Many studies have found that they do in fact have more nutrients and others have found that they provide no additional benefit. On one hand, I think it depends on whose doing the research. On the other, our soil in… Read More»
What’s In Season (Early Fall in Dallas)
Buying fruits and vegetables in season and locally helps to ensure maximum nutrition (less transit time, so the crop is peaked at its peak ripeness) and also benefits local farmers and the environment. The following is a list of produce reaching its peak in the Dallas region in early fall. Visit your local farmers market… Read More»
How Can You Tell if Something is Whole Grain? And What’s the Big Deal if it’s Not?
What exactly is a whole grain and why are you always hearing so much about them? Whole grains include the entire grain seed which consists of three parts: the bran, the endosperm and the germ. On the other hand, when grains are milled, refined or enriched (like in white bread or pasta), the bran and germ portions… Read More»