The Blog
Tracking your Health: Harmful or Helpful?
Trackers and wearables are a rising trend, with ever-increasing demand for higher-tech options. But are health and wellness trackers the motivational panacea they claim to be? While health trackers have helped users increase steps and intensify exercise routines, there is a darker side to this growing wellness market.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Debunking the Top 5 Cancer Nutrition Myths
Increased access to information on cancer treatment and risk has given rise to many baseless nutrition guidelines. Weeding through the myths to find evidence-based information on nutrition strategies for reducing cancer risk is important for supporting physical, emotional, and mental health.
Spilling the Tea on Hydration
With summer in full swing, adequate hydration is a concern for everyone, but beware of marketing claims about trendy (and pricy) beverages like nutrition teas, alkaline water, and certain sports drinks. Investigate further for greater clarity on the best beverages for you and your family and avoid unhelpful or potentially harmful supplements.
Cool & Fruity Treats for Sweet Summertime
As the temperatures continue to rise this summer, I’m sharing some fruity treats that are sure to help you cool down even as July continues to heat up.
Food Allergy Awareness | My Child's Allergic Reaction
There is no shame in asking lots of questions and reminding and re-reminding others about a loved one’s food allergies.
Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
With this Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, it feels like I'm basically eating fall in a bowl.
Nourish Your Noggin with These 5 Brain Foods
Here are 5 brain-boosting foods to help you ensure your noggin stays nourished.
Food Allergies: The Numbers and How You Can React with Respect!
This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is “React with Respect.”
The Journey to Memphis Nutrition Group
December 2, 2015 started out a normal day. I was in the office seeing clients and looking forward to meeting with Leslie and Brigid later that afternoon…
Teal Pumpkin Project: A Safe and Fun Halloween for Everyone
Growing up, none of my family members or friends had food allergies that I can remember.
Top 5 Tricks to Help Your Kids Manage Halloween Treats
Do you find the gobs of goodies that accumulate at Halloween a bit scary? You're not alone! Check out my Top 5 Tricks for helping your kids manage their Halloween treats.
Food Trends and FNCE Highlights: Top 5 Food Trends
The time has come for me to share with you some of the trends I spotted and products I loved at FNCE 2015.
Food Trends and FNCE Highlights: Conference Recap
The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics hosted their annual Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) on October 3-6th, 2015 at Music City Center.
Practicing Weight Neutrality in a Weight-Biased Healthcare System
Where’s the weight neutrality?
Football Fans (or not): It's time to talk tailgating...
Football season is here, and I've got the tailgating tips that will help you score the winning touchdown when it comes to fueling well on game day...
Easy to Make, Exciting to Eat School Lunches
This morning on ABC’s Local Memphis Live, I shared some of my favorite tips for serving up creative, nourishing lunches that are easy to make and exciting to eat.
Feed Your Family (Without Becoming a Short-Order Cook!)
Now that your family is getting back into a new groove with the new school year, perhaps it’s time to incorporate some new strategies at your family meals.
It's not perfect...and I'm OK with that!
I was feeling paralyzed by my pursuit of perfection...have you ever felt this way?