Race Day Fueling Strategies
Race season is approaching. If you have signed up for a spring race, you're probably a couple of weeks into your training. Training for races might mean waking up early to get some miles in before work. It could mean cross training at the gym on the stationary bike....
Eating Healthy at Parties
“On Sundays, we watch football.” In our house, we love watching sports. One of our most favorite days is Super Bowl Sunday and hosting a Super Bowl Party. Super Bowl parties are fun! There is a lot of excitement when gathering with family and friends to watch the...
Game Day Recipe – Spinach Artichoke Dip
It’s not a Super Bowl Party if you don’t have a dip. Our team of dietitians loves a good spinach artichoke dip made with tangy Greek yogurt blended with the buttery velvet touch of cream cheese. Since it’s likely this won’t be the only dip at the spread, we did...
Game Day Dessert: Yogurt Lemon Pistachio Cake
This post is part of the Prairie Farms sponsorship program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the products. The Super Bowl spread wouldn’t be complete without a sweet ending. But after the savory...
Rethinking the “New Year, New You” Approach to Dietary Change
Many of us are a couple of weeks in to our diet-focused New Year’s resolutions. Health and fitness goals are one of the most common resolutions. (And breaking these resolutions is a tradition almost as common as making those goals.) Before we begin, know that there is...
“Stepping Off” the Scale
When was the last time you stepped on the scale? Was it last month? Last week? Maybe you weighed yourself twice this morning, before and after breakfast? Think about how you felt in the moments before you stepped on the scale. Were you still waking up maybe looking...
Weight Loss Medication: Will it help me?
I’m happy we have weight loss medication. Maybe you’d expect a dietitian who supports sustainable, intuitive, self-compassion practices to condemn them? But, I’ve worked in weight loss for over 15 years. I can feel so many of my client’s deep frustrations of not...
The Power of Protein
Protein is a vital nutrient and serves many important roles in the body. It is made up of amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle repair and growth. In addition, it has important roles on the cellular level with immune support, brain function, appetite...
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions that Stick
As the end of the year approaches, we will soon be welcoming in the new year of 2024. As most people do with the new year, you may be thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions or goals. These may be goals to sharpen your vocabulary, connect with loved ones more, or...
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