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The Truth About Seed Oils: Are They Really That Bad? In the world of nutrition, there’s always a new “villain.” First, it was fat. Then, sugar. Then, gluten. And now? Seed oils. If you’ve spent any time on social media or in health-conscious circles, you’ve likely heard that seed oils are the root of all chronic…   Read More»

Looking for healthy options to stock your home pantry or keep at your office? These four new snack finds are perfect for elevating your snack game while keeping your wellness goals on track. Packed with protein, fiber, and natural ingredients, these snacks are a must-have for anyone looking to make smarter choices this year. Whether…   Read More»

Kait and Megan discuss diet & immunity on episode #56 of the Nutrition Awareness Podcast Listen to Episode #56 on Apple Podcasts here! You can also find the Nutrition Awareness Podcast on Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher. Need 1:1 accountability for your healthy eating & weight loss goals? Apply to our virtual Daily Accountability Program (DAP) today! Topics Discussed…   Read More»

For this week’s Dietitian Spotlight Series, I interviewed a successful entrepreneur/RD with two specialties, diabetes and intuitive eating, who has been able to fuse them together in her business, BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C. Read on to learn more about intuitive eating and how this break-through strategy can help you and your clients break the diet-cycle, how…   Read More»

I’ll admit I’ve been in a recipe blogging rut lately. It’s not that I’ve not been cooking, I just haven’t felt like coming up with new, inventive dishes, taking food photos, documenting the recipes and then posting them. I’ve been more in the mood to take a look in the fridge, whip something up and eat it…   Read More»

This is probably the easiest snack and recipe ever, but so much healthier than the alternative of grabbing a bag of fried chips. I’m always trying to get my clients more involved in their food and eating “cleaner,” less processed foods. In general, potato chips are the perfect example of a highly processed food. You start…   Read More»

Hummus is all the rage– and we all know why. Its deeeelicious. On sandwiches, on wraps, on crackers, as a veggie dip, with warm pita and on and on. Have you ever made your own? I had never thought to and always bought Sabra or whatever was on sale at the time, until my friend…   Read More»

This is kind of a juice, kind of a smoothie, completely tasty and totally healthy. The perfect tropical pick me-up for a rainy day. If you’re feeling a little under the weather, whip this up for a double shot of vitamin C. Pair it with a hard-boiled egg or a slice of whole grain ezekial…   Read More»

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»

I made these delicious banana protein muffins as a treat for the ladies at Breathe Pilates Studio to snack on after a tough workout. I promised them I would share the recipe so here it is! These babies are only 180 calories per muffin with 5 grams of protein! There’s no reason you can’t have a post-workout snack…   Read More»