There is a huge difference between a Registered Dietitian vs a Nutritionist. However, most people do not know the difference. With the growing number of social media influencers the confusion continues on the differences between a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. I am here today to help clear up that confusion. How to become a Registered… Continue reading Register Dietitian vs Nutritionist
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What Diet Should I Follow?
I am starting a new series here on the blog. I want to answer the top nutrition questions you might have. Please comment below with a questions or DM me on Instagram. For the first post I decided to choose the topic. This is one I hear a lot of in my private practice, "What… Continue reading What Diet Should I Follow?
Meal Planning 101
Do you struggle with meal planning for the week? If you answered yes, this post will help you become a meal planner expert! Step 1: Figure out how many meals you need for the week. Also, you need to figure out how many people you will be serving at these meals. I really suggest getting… Continue reading Meal Planning 101
Fueling for Exercise
Did you know your choice of fuel matters before and after each workout? I always hear people decreasing their carbohydrates when they start to increase exercise. To increase performance limiting your carbohydrates is not ideal. We need carbohydrates for fuel, but we need to choose the right carbohydrate for the job! Simple carbohydrates (bagel, sports… Continue reading Fueling for Exercise
Increase Your Vegetable Intake
I get asked ALL the time, "How do I increase my vegetable intake?" I want to share some simple tips I have come up with throughout the years that are foolproof when it come to increasing your vegetable intake. What you will need: Variety of Frozen Vegetables- Get creative with this! Some of my favorite… Continue reading Increase Your Vegetable Intake
Getting Back On Track
Do you have a goal that you have stopped focusing on? Do you want to get back on track? Here are my top 3 tips to get back on track. Review your goal: I see this all the time people write an unrealistic goal for their lifestyle. Every goal should be something that is attainable… Continue reading Getting Back On Track
Protein
Did you know that protein is the most popular macronutrient? Well it is true! Protein has been a hot discussion when it comes to muscle growth and weight loss for years now. Protein is comprised of amino acids. There are 20 amino acids and there are 9 amino acids that are body cannot produce. Let's… Continue reading Protein
Carbohydrates…..
Last week on Instagram I had a quiz on carbohydrates. I decided to follow up with a blog post on carbohydrates. There is so much confusing talk about carbohydrates on the internet. I want to help you to truly understand what foods have carbohydrates, what their functions are, and how much should you get in… Continue reading Carbohydrates…..
Keys to successful Meal Planning
What are we going to eat this week? This can be a stressful idea for many adults. However, there are simple techniques that can help make meal planning more of a breeze. Stocked Pantry- A pantry that has staple items can make even those busy weeks go smoothly. Here is my list of pantry essentials.… Continue reading Keys to successful Meal Planning
Grocery Shopping 101
How do you make a grocery shopping trip successful? I have several tips to help you make your grocery store trips more successful. Plan your trip- Check the sale ads- This is very important when staying on budget. I believe this should be your first step when planning your trip. For example, if chicken breast… Continue reading Grocery Shopping 101