These days many people are jumping on the dairy free band-wagon. Whether it be due to dairy food allergies, wanting to lower saturated fat and cholesterol intake, or just wanting to try something new. Below is some information regarding dairy-free milk substitutes: 1. Soy milk-soy milk has almost as much protein as dairy milk (one serving is 7-10 g of…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity and great pleasure of attending the Take Shape for Life National Convention in National Harbor, Maryland. The event was such an amazing experience– not only did I learn all about the Take Shape for Life comprehensive health program, I also gained a lot of insight applicable to my personal…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson A few months ago I wrote a post about the start of my family’s journey in raising our own chickens. Back in March they were tiny little chicks (or as we called them, “chickey-poos”) with the hopeful promise of laying delicious, nutritious eggs right in our back yard. We were told by the chicken experts that our…read more →
Written By: Elizabeth Hasser Client: Anonymous I owe it to myself and to others struggling with an eating disorder to write my story. I have had a hidden secret for the past 7 years and I let no one in. Every day I would have to plot how I was going to eat, what I was going to eat,…read more →
By: Elizabeth Haaser Even now with summer break, it’s difficult to keep up with everyone. Work, vacations, and internships keep my friends and I on crazy schedules. That’s why I was so excited this past Friday night to get to have a good old fashioned slumber party with my very best friend, Isa. Our friendship goes back to the 5th…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Do you ever find that after eating breakfast for a week you start to crave breakfast every morning? I know if I have peanut butter for breakfast on Monday I want peanut butter for breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday…ok, you get the point. Or maybe you started a new job and began having a snack in…read more →
BY: Amy Bortnick As a student intern for sports dietitian, Kait Fortunato, one piece of advice I consistently hear her suggesting to patients is to increase protein intake throughout the day especially at breakfast. There are many good reasons for this recommendation. First, protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates do so it allows you to stay full for a…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Do you ever start out your day with strong intentions to have healthy day of eating only to feel an intense hunger pang around 11:00 am and reach for some unhealthy convenience food that sets your whole healthful day in a downward spiral? If this scenario sounds a bit too familiar I’m betting you either didn’t have…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick “Do or do not. T here is no try” – Yoda These are the words that helped empower Shelley’s client Cathy to successfully complete her first triathlon. Many people have a physical challenge of some sort on their life-long bucket list but often times it sits there right next to the exotic adventure they never take and…read more →
By: Emily Menge: RBA Nutrition Intern During the summer my friends and I love to take road trips to the beach. Sometimes going on vacation can put your healthy lifestyle on the back burner but it does not have to. Eating healthy and exercising on vacation is not impossible. Even though it may be slightly more challenging, you will feel…read more →