Traveling this summer and don’t want to unravel your healthy diet? Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or car, quick-stop dining can be healthy and economical…

Dairy foods provide amazing taste along with a ton of nutrition. Research is shedding light on new areas of health and wellness that dairy foods provide each day. Here are five great health benefits…

According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we’re consistently falling short on our intake of vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. Nutrition research shows…

There’s a lot to celebrate in June. This month is National Dairy Month, a time to honor our nation’s hardworking dairy farm families for the wholesome milk and dairy foods…

Perhaps you know about the bone-building power of dairy, but there are other dairy facts you may not have heard about. Dairy foods are sought out not only…

National Hamburger Day is May 28. The average American eats three hamburgers per week, according to mindbodygreen.com …

We hear about childhood obesity everywhere we turn. This is because childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions…

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to get together, enjoy the warmer weather and celebrate with family and friends…

There are a variety of foods that contain calcium—a mineral essential for bone health—but the best sources of naturally occurring calcium are dairy foods….

As a registered dietitian, I try to lead by example with the foods I offer my children. April 27 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day…

Spring training is in full effect for many out-of-season athletes. As the weather begins to warm, it’s important to remember to fuel your body properly…

Practice, preparation, and proper hydration are keys to achieving peak performance. A commonly overlooked component of athletic success…

Achew! A thin yellow layer of pollen has started to cover everything around the Southeast and many are beginning to suffer from seasonal allergies…

I often get questions about how to eat healthy while not spending a lot of time or money to do so. The truth is, that when it comes to eating healthy…

Spring fever is approaching and the warm weather inspires many of us to get fit for the summer. But getting your body in shape requires more than a fancy gym…

Daylight Savings is quickly approaching and as a parent, I fully commiserate with fellow parents about its arrival…

March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to eat healthier…

Optimal performance begins with proper recovery, such as drinking chocolate milk for hydration. Every coach wants their athletes to perform at their highest levels on the field or court, as well as in the classroom. Flavored milk for recovery nutrition, such as low-fat chocolate milk, is a great option. Cow’s milk has been proven to rehydrate the body and quickly replace the carbohydrates lost after workouts and practice sessions. Student-athletes and coaches can immediately benefit from flavored milk's recovery properties after strenuous exercise by focusing on the three R’s: replenish, repair, and rehydrate!

“Can you become lactose intolerant?” I get this question many times when I am counseling patients…

One of the most exciting aspects of being a registered dietitian for the past 20 years or so is that new research is always being published…