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Hi! I'm a Registered Dietitian and Heart Health Coach.

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Can Happiness be found in the Produce Department?!

It sure can be, Reader! The benefits of fruits and veggie extend well beyond their nutrition profiles. Research suggests eating more fruits and veggies can help improve happiness, satisfaction, and emotional well-being. There is joy in the sweet-tasting eating experience of fruit, and smart satisfaction associated with the success of preparing vegetables. Each bite of an apple or crunch of a carrot is helping more than just your heart, it can help your mental health too! Those fruits and...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Reader, it is time. Time to schedule those appointments you've been putting off. Time to get that shoulder checked out after your slip on the icy driveway last winter. Time to add more of a vegetable to your plate than the garnish of parsley accompanying your steak. It's time to make the time to live a healthier life. Here is a list of Pros and Cons for engaging in your own health care, getting screened, and following up on those appointment. Pros Taking action to lower cholesterol LDL, and...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader! June is Men's Health Month; an entire month dedicated to help the men and boys in our lives be proactive in their health. Is a whole month necessary to have such a focus on men's health? ABSOLUTELY! For starters, men are less likely to seek medical attention, have lower life expectancies than women, and tend to engage in more risk-taking behaviors such as smoking and drinking. Steps you can take to improve the quality and length of your life Eat a varied diet, rich in fruits,...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Greetings Reader! I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. The unofficial start of summer has officially arrived, and I feel like I was left behind back in March. Is it just me or does time pass more quickly as you get older? Like trying to hold onto sand as it passes through your fingers. The tighter you try to hold onto it, the quicker it trickles through your grasp. I was reminded of this this past weekend as I decided to do some organizing. As I dug into boxes, bags, and...

almost 2 years ago • 2 min read

Have you felt this way too?! Often times, Reader, we go to the grocery store, feeling confident that this is the week we are going to change. We pick up produce items that we may or may not have tried before, ready to embark on healthier culinary creations. and then it happens. The zucchini is placed in the bottom hydrator; the realm of (sometimes) no return. Because when you finally remember you have the zucchini, you find a wilted, mushy mess that needs to be thrown out. How do we prevent...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read
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