Want to know a secret? Dietitians love the New Year. Not only do we get to support our clients and loved ones in turning resolutions into healthy habits. We also learn the top food trends for the upcoming year. Food industry experts share insights each January about...
Happy New Year, friends! Did you eat your (black-eyed) peas on January 1? There are lots of good reasons to do so. Black-eyed peas are a Southern tradition on New Year’s Day. Just eating them is said to bring you prosperity and luck, and some Southern households...
Kids love sweets. It’s no secret. In fact, it’s normal for all kids, even those with the most advanced palates. If navigating the dessert table, candy dishes, and cookie trays at holiday parties with your kids makes you feel uncertain or anxious, rest assured you’re...
It hasn’t always felt much like pumpkin spice and sweater season in St. Louis, but Fall is most certainly upon us. As I sat down to fill in my calendar and make my to-do list last night, I realized it’s almost Halloween! And Thanksgiving! And…you know how the last...
I think there are so many misconceptions out there about how dietitians eat (thank you, internet). Here are a few, that I can say with certainty, are false. Myth #1: Dietitians only eat health food. I like all food. I choose mostly vegetables, fruit, whole grains,...
