By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CSOWM, CHC-ACE In the constantly changing world we live in we are being bombarded with all kinds of stimuli – e-mails, social media and texts to name a few. It’s so easy to get caught up in chasing tomorrow or worrying about yesterday. The result of some of these new…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN We often hear about the benefits of exercise for our physical health and why we should increase our activity level. But what about our mental health? Research suggests that exercise also benefits our mind.
By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN, RYT This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “personalize your plate,” highlighting the fact that we are all different. While there are basic guidelines on how to be healthy, it can still look very different from person to person. Whether we are looking at your health goals, your culture, or…
By Barbara Broggelwirth RDN CDN According to Tristan Harris, former design ethicist for Google, rates of suicide and self-harm in preteen and teenage girls have skyrocketed since 2009, the year that social media was first made available on mobile devices. He states suicide rates increased by 70 percent and self-harm by 189 percent since the…
By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN All-or-nothing or black-and-white thinking is a common barrier to long-term success. This way of thinking leads us to give up when things are not perfect or are not what we were expecting them to be. Many all-or-nothing thinkers decide when setting goals that the results must be big or the change…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Sometimes cooking is just not an option. Maybe you’re going through a home renovation, you don’t have a lot of space, you’re traveling, or maybe you just don’t like to cook! Whatever the reason, there are still ways to make sure your body is getting all the nutrition it…
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Water is one of the most important essential compounds in the body. Water protects and cushions vital organs, aids the digestive system and regulates body temperature. Water also helps rid the body of waste. Half of the body is made up of water, which makes it vital for survival. Before,…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN I read a great article by Ariane De Bonvoisin on different ways to view our goals for the new year. One of the ideas that really resonated with me was asking the question, “What do I most want to feel this year?” Asking the question in this way takes us…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN I get it. Sometimes we just need to rest and recharge and put all those ambitious exercise goals on the back burner. Relaxation is a necessary part of health that lowers stress and enhances our immunity, but it’s important to strike a balance between physical activity and recovery.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Are you supplementing with zinc? Be careful! Excess zinc intake can lead to a copper deficiency which can cause neurological problems, including numbness and weakness in the arms and legs. Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that we only need small amounts of it to support our health. It is…