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Paleo? Keto? Blood type diet? It seems like every week, a different popular diet trend emerges. As a dietitian, I receive many questions from program participants, family, and friends about how I feel about the newest diet fad. Luckily, there are two questions that many dietitians and I ask to determine if a diet is […]
Weight management is a complex topic because food is complex. From a nutritional standpoint, the goal of food is to provide the necessary nutrients to perform our everyday tasks. But, food is so much more than simply a means to an end. Food has the ability to trigger a memory, bring people together, provide comfort, […]
Below is a testimonial from recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant: “The Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less online webinar was an excellent program that enabled me to understand the reason for gaining weight and how to control the weight. The program taught me that being healthy is to be smart about grocery […]
The new year is here! We often find ourselves starting the new year by making resolutions hoping that the new habit sticks with us every day for as long as possible. But unfortunately, most of these resolutions are forgotten within a month or two. Do you remember seeing a packed gym in January or February […]
You may see people your age, or maybe even older, who are in good shape and ask yourself, “How do they do it?” First and foremost, we all have different body types and metabolisms, so there is no one magic pill that works for everyone, but getting in shape is possible for most. It just […]
My family and I recently took a cruise to Alaska and it was awesome! Between all of the activities scheduled during the at sea days and the walking during the days in port, there was plenty to do and despite the 24/7 access to food, I am happy to report that I did not gain […]
A recent study1 found that people ate 500 calories a day MORE when they ate ultra-processed foods. This study was conducted in a testing facility where adults were served either foods that were ultra-processed including hot dogs, tater tots, sugary cereal, chips, cookies, and pudding OR unprocessed foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, unsweetened yogurt, […]
Fall is here, and it’s time for cute family pictures, sweaters, apple cider, and pumpkin-flavored…everything! The pumpkin patch is such an enjoyable fall attraction for kids and adults of all ages, and a great way to be active as a family. Pumpkin patches may have any number of activities so use that as an opportunity […]
Learn how to eat smart and move more with Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, a 15-week online weight management program delivered in real-time by a LIVE Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). In addition to the live weekly classes, participants receive one-on-one support from their RDN instructor through a private online portal. Classes can be attended from […]
We are halfway through 2018 (!) so we wanted to round up the BEST and most popular blogs we’ve posted so far. We’ve had a great year of blogs, covering everything from Grey’s Anatomy to #MedMonth. To stay up to date with the latest blogs, subscribe to our blog list. Stay tuned for more great […]