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Bone Health for Athletes
Athletes of all ages and ability levels rely on a healthy musculoskeletal system to stay at the top of their game. Unfortunately, many athletes are sidelined during their career because of non-contact…
Building Strong Bones – Start Your Children Today
The term osteoporosis is something most of us recognize as a disease that causes breakdown of our bones. The problem is that we associate this disease with older individuals…
Self-Care: It Does a Mom Good
Who out there is a mom, working full-time struggling to be everything to everyone while neglecting herself? I’m raising both hands! One of my resolutions for 2019 is to improve my self-care…
A Road Trip to Actually Enjoy
While road trips never reach the disastrous level of Chevy Chase taking his family to Wally World, there is always the boredom that makes the ride terrible…
Recover Post-Run with Chocolate Milk
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is celebrating its 20th year running in Nashville this weekend. As a runner and sports dietitian, I often teach the importance of post-workout recovery…
Pick a Park, Pack a Picnic
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy a picnic! April 23rd is officially “National Picnic Day” but I’ll take any chance I can get to dine al fresco in the park…
Top 3 Foods for Healthy Aging
As we age, many of us look for help to delay the process in some way. A diet high in nutrient-rich foods such as dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is the anti-aging prescription…
How to Succeed at Your Earth Day Goals
On April 22, you can participate in Earth Day through taking time in your day to better care for the planet. Simple actions like turning off unnecessary lights or cooking at home…
Three Ways to Break Free this Spring
With long winters that keep you stuck indoors, spring is eagerly anticipated. The sun will finally appear in the sky and—even better—you can enjoy the world without a thick coat and gloves…
From Food Fails to Healthy Eating Wins
March is National Nutrition Month which is the yearly nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed…
Mardi Gras: It's Called Fat Tuesday for a Reason
Happy Mardi Gras! In the land of swamps and gators; the party season begins with King Cake on Epiphany and ends with gumbo on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras feels like a state-wide…
A Game Plan for Lactose Intolerance
There is lot to celebrate in February, from the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day, but one observance you may not be aware of is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month…
A Valentine’s Day for the Heart
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate. Whether planning a romantic dinner with your sweetie or a family feast, get to the heart of the celebration with dairy filled meals…
Three Ways to Celebrate Singles Awareness Day
With February comes the best day of the year—Singles Awareness Day! It might sound strange, but what is there to hate about this day? On February 15, the ads for flower deliveries…
Avoid Diet Disasters for Future Health
Quick fix dieting is a $66 billion industry, yet 70 percent of Americans remain overweight and are more confused than ever about what to eat for optimal health. Today’s most popular diet approaches…
February is for Love and Heart Health!
Our hearts are healthier together. That’s the theme for American Heart Month 2019, an initiative from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. It kicked off with National Wear Red Day…
Dairy Foods and Cardiovascular Health
Within the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, three healthy eating styles are recommended: MyPlate, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean…
Winning Game Day Menu
Do you have party plans for Sunday, February 3rd ? You are not alone. Americans throw more parties around “The Big Game” than New Year’s Eve. It is the second biggest food consumption day just after…
Fall into Pumpkin
Fall is in full swing, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! This popular flavor is making its way into everything from coffee to candles earlier and earlier each fall season…