Trying to make your favorite recipes a little bit healthier? Check out my easy-to-use recipe substitution chart to help guide you in making healthier dishes! 

As protein powders continue to grow in popularity, it’s important to educate yourself first on the “do’s” and “don’ts” before adding them to your diet. Do you know what’s inside your protein powder? How to use it effectively? In this blog, I answer all these questions and more to help you decide how, when, and if you should use protein powder. As the title states, here is everything you need to know about protein powder. 

Scenario: You've spent an entire month waking up early to get a workout in, you've cut out junk food and soda, and you've ate more fruits and vegetables than you ever thought you would. Yet when you step on the scale, your weight hasn't budged. At this point, you may have decided to give up and let your weight dictate your day and how you feel. Has this ever happened to you? 

Snacking can be a very healthy habit, however, mindless snacking can lead to unwanted weight gain. I’ve created this guide to provide you with the information you need to make healthy choices, along with a lengthy list of my top recommended snacks.  

You may have an idea of how many calories you're eating each day...but how many calories are you drinking? Liquid calories can add up quickly...you may be surprised just how much these extra calories can impact your weight and health! 

With Summer comes warm weather and long days spent around a barbecue! Here are some nutrition tips and recipes to keep you on track during barbecue season!

Two of my "biggest losing" weight loss clients have lost 92 pounds and 125 pounds (both now at their goal weights) in less than a year, just by carrying these five steps into their everyday lifestyle! It has nothing to do with taking fat burning, craving controlling, metabolism boosting supplements, or following restrictive fad diets. Here are the basic steps my clients have adapted as part of their daily lifestyle in order to see success in their weight goals.

The words “detox” and “cleanse” sound like healthy terms. However, both are counterproductive to your overall health. Here's the reasons why detox diets & cleanses don't work. 

If there’s one “secret” I have to living a healthier lifestyle, it’s the importance of planning ahead. Have you ever heard the saying “if you fail to plan, plan to fail?” I can’t stress enough how true this statement is. Here are some tips to help you perfect the art of meal planning. 

I'm so fortunate to have clients that ask me several excellent nutrition questions daily. This blog is inspired by my clients questions and contains everything you need to know about nut butters. All of your questions are answered from "which nut butter is healthiest?", "what ingredients should I avoid?" "should I eat PB2 peanut butter instead?" "what are partially hydrogenated oils, and mono- and diglycerides?" Stay tuned for my new blog series - "Everything You Need To Know About" - I will be posting a new food topic each week!

Whether you are new to running or an avid marathon runner, the foods you eat before, during, and after exercise are crucial to optimizing your performance and recovery. These are some of the top food choices I recommend for runners and endurance athletes. 

Healthy eating begins at the grocery store. If you keep good foods in your fridge and pantry, you will eat good foods! Grocery shopping can be a stressful and difficult task for many because of the endless amount of choices offered. Here are some tips to help guide you in selecting the healthiest choices:

A step-by-step guide on how to make healthy smoothies and shakes at home. 

As a dietitian, one of the most frequently asked questions that I get from athletes is “how can I get more energy?”