It’s a situation that happens all too often. You go out with friends for a nice dinner. The waiter brings out your delicious food and cheese. “Say when,” you hear as the cheese begins to fall across the food…

The save the date from months ago sticks to your fridge. It’s been there for so long that your eyes now pass over it without noticing. One day, though, you do a double take. The date is days away…

Whether it’s a coffee shop date or just the morning brew, coffee is part of your everyday life. Many appreciate a cup of coffee, but how do you separate the casual drinkers with those that savor each sip…

It’s a well-known fact: there’s just nothing ‘humerus’ about weak bones. You likely have heard about the importance of building strong bones and are on board to help ensure your skeleton…

Pinterest is an obsession.  Seriously.  The warnings of how staring at a screen influences you describes the Pinterest urge. Whether you are in your early twenties or married with children…

Southerners have their own way of pronouncing words. The best way to appreciate a word is to draw the word out. Though the Southern way should be deemed the correct way…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Daylight savings. Two words that illicit mixed emotions for people. While many welcome longer days, anyone with small children knows all too well the dread of “spring forward” and the…

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…

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…