Increasing Children’s Access to Healthy Food
photo attribution: Revolution Foods This post is sponsored by Revolution Foods. Opinions are my own. Access to healthy foods is one of the biggest barriers to getting kids to engage in lifelong healthy eating habits. In my previous job as a pediatric dietitian at Boston Medical Center I saw the need for increased access […]
Should You Let Your Child Eat Sugar?
Should you let your child eat sugar? The answer is yes! Here is why and how to incorporate it into your child’s balanced diet!…. The media is all over sugar these days and how it’s the worst thing we could possibly be eating as adults or feeding to our kids. Many of these messages make […]
Feeding Your Little One ( The First Year)
Ever wondered what and when to feed your infant during the first year? Here is a look at my first year feeding my little guy including the highs and lows and everything in between! I can not believe it’s been almost a year since our little man entered our lives! Where has the time gone??! […]
Top 5 Pre-Work Out Snacks
Did you know that eating something before a work-out could help improve your overall energy, performance and weight loss? It’s true! Food is your bodies fuel, but the right type of fuel is also important. But what is the “perfect” food to eat pre-work out? The answer is carbohydrates, which are found in whole grains, […]
Nourish Your Namaste – E-Book Review
Check out my review of fellow dietitian Kara Lydon’s new e-book, Nourish Your Namaste. I recently got the chance to read fellow dietitian and yoga teacher Kara Lydon’s new e-book, Nourish your Namaste. The e-book is filled with helpful nutrition information, yoga poses and recipes to improve your digestion, immunity, energy and relaxation. Whether you’re […]
Top 10 Healthy Ingredient Alternatives for 2014
Looking for ways to cut calories, fat and sugar from your diet? Here are my top 10 healthy ingredient switches for you to start using this year! 1. Avocado for Mayo Avocados are a great source of “healthy” monounsaturated fatty acid which has been found to provide anti-inflammatory benefits. This healthy switch will also cut […]
Gluten Free, Is It for You?
Gluten free diets have become a recent diet trend among celebrities and people alike. With the increasing popularity and availability of gluten free foods I have gotten a lot of questions about the diet like ” Should I be following a gluten free diet?” and “Are gluten free foods healthier?”. The […]
Increasing Your Metabolism
What is Metabolism?Metabolism is a biochemical process by which your body breaks down food and converts food intoenergy. 3 Factors that determine your metabolic rate or energy needs:1) Basal Metabolic Rate(BMR) [60-75% of needs]: energy needed for basic body functions likebreathing, growing/repairing, blood circulation. BMR is based on age, sex, body size, and amount oflean body mass.2) Food Processing […]