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How to De-Stress During the Holidays The holidays are filled with fun and cheer, but can also bring on stress for some with all the entertaining, cooking, visiting family and friends, shopping, and eating. Finding ways to cope with stress helps make the season more enjoyable so you can really feel the holiday spirit. Read […]

The Great American Smokeout Occurring annually on November 21, this day encourages smokers to take the first step toward a tobacco-free life. Do you know how a smoking habit affects your food consumption? Heartburn Smoking increases bile production in the stomach, causing smokers to experience more significant acid reflux after eating than non-smokers. Taste Dulled […]

Spooked By Sugar? There is no denying that sugar has become everyone’s favorite nutritional enemy these days. Everything from The Keto Diet to the USDA Dietary guidelines expresses warnings against excess sugar consumption. But are we sure that sugar is “bad,” or that we need to avoid it? After all, sugar is in many things, […]

Coffee: Tradition, Habit, or Ritual We’re comparing the benefits and pitfalls of our corporate coffee consumption. You know that feeling when the alarm goes off, waking you from a beautiful dream about your celebrity crush, and you’re instantly flooded with dread about everything on your to-do list today? Then you remember your saving grace: COFFEE! […]

8 Dietitian Approved Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Picnic and BBQ Season With the summer upon us, it is time for outside events, including picnics and BBQs. If you are looking for ways to stay healthy while enjoying yourself this summer, look no further! There are ways to stay healthy and within your calorie needs […]

“Ditch the Diet” May Diets Most diets fail. Actually, about 95% of diets fail and most will regain the weight they lost in the first one to five years. Although diets fail, there seems to be no end in frequency in which new ones pop-up (Keto, Intermittent fasting, Paleo, Whole30, etc.). These diets all have […]

April is IBS Awareness Month Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a complex condition that differs for those suffering with it. If you are struggling with IBS, this post will explain common symptoms, important considerations with IBS, and some ways to help get the condition under control. IBS Symptoms As mentioned, IBS is complicated and […]

Heart Health This February give your heart just as much attention as your loved ones! The whole month of February is American Heart Month. Although heart disease is one of the leading causes of death, it is often preventable with healthy choices. Keep your heart healthy with the following suggestions! Know Your Numbers High cholesterol, […]

Sleep & Stress Who is getting enough sleep these days? Between work, extracurricular activities, chores, and spending time with family and friends, how much time is left for adequate sleep? Balancing all of your daily activities can cause a lot of stress, which also impacts your ability to get quality sleep, and lack of sleep […]

Eating Healthy On a Budget Saving money is always a good thing! It can be daunting trying to eat healthy and not blow the budget. We want to make smart, healthy, yet tasty choices, but not spend a small fortune, right? Here is a list of ideas to help get you started on your journey […]