By Michelle Mix, MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian Staying hydrated is essential to our health: it helps our organs function, regulates body temperature, and aids in digestion, along with helping our bodies perform thousands of biochemical processes. But hot summer weather isn’t the only time that it’s crucial to stay hydrated; in fact, the cold
READ MOREFood Safety at Home: Cooking, Storing, and Beyond It’s easy to overlook the importance of food safety at home. However, practicing proper food safety measures is not only essential for preventing foodborne illnesses but also ensures the overall well-being of you and your family. By understanding the correct cooking temperatures, proper food storage
READ MORE“Calling All Athletes!” Your opportunity to learn how to prepare your meals like you prepare to take the field of play is here. This event is a chance for athletes to hear from our sports dietician, Tim DiLeo, and get valuable information about nutrient timing, setting summer nutrition goals, and caffeine intake. This presentation
READ MORENutrition has a significant impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. What we eat can affect our stress levels, anxiety, and mood. Certain nutrients and food items have been proven to improve our mental health and reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety. In this blog, we will discuss how nutrition impacts stress levels, anxiety,
READ MOREEach and every year, the month of March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme for this celebration is Fueling for the Future. In this post, we are going to explore that theme by learning about ways to take care of our heart and brain health! Omega 3s are a type of heart
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