One of the most common questions we get at Rebecca Bitzer and Associates is the difference between red meat and white meat. Both types have different nutritional benefits to offer but there should be some caution with intake. Click on the video below for more information! Red Meat vs White Meat
By: Emily Menge: RBA Nutrition Intern Food companies spend millions of dollars on food packaging trying to convincing consumers to buy their products. Sometimes they use terms on their packaging that shoppers may not know the meaning of. The only way to know for sure what is in the food you are buying is to read the nutrition facts label….read more →
Muffins are generally one of the worst breakfast choices, as they are high in calories, fat and carbohydrates. However, there is now a way to enjoy a healthy version of your favorite foods. VitaMuffins Muffin Tops have 100 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and only 1.5 grams of fat! They are even all natural with no…read more →
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Krista, a licensed physical therapist who launched Forever Fit providing a great balance of physical therapy and exercise tailored specifically to you. I loved Krista’s view on exercising and tackling small goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle and her program sounds perfect for people who do not know where to begin. Forever…read more →
Successful Client: Gwen 1. Rebecca mentioned you had some perfectionist-behavior, or “all or nothing” style of thinking. How soon can you remember this starting? I know that I’ve always held myself to high expectations and standards, from athletics in high school to academics in college. I think after my sophomore year of college I started to become more of a…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson: RBA Nutrition Intern Back at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in October, the newest and most interesting food products were on display and being gobbled up by all the attendees. That is where we first discovered Simply Snackin, the makers of nutritious dried meat snacks that are a “high-protein, low-calorie alternative to the conventional jerky.”…read more →
We are excited to announce the launch of Kathy Kendall, MS, RD, LD’s Digestive Wellness programs designed for those seeking to heal their digestive system and experience freedom from chronic symptoms like gas, pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and reflux, as well as other symptoms connected to digestive health such as fatigue, migraines, and joint pain. People are often surprised to…read more →
Spectracell Micronutrient Testing: Blood Draws done monthly in our office for your convenience Spectracell gives a much broader picture of one’s micronutrient values and can pinpoint deficiencies that can be corrected, thereby improving health. Standard tests merely show a current snapshot of one’s micronutrient needs. Spectracell takes into consideration five factors: biochemical individuality, absorption, chronic illness, aging, and lifestyle. Sprectracell…read more →
By Emily Menge: RBA Intern When the USDA replaced the MyPyramid nutrition guidelines with the MyPlate guidelines in 2011, many nutrition experts were excited to see how the new program could help Americans improve their nutrition. MyPyramid had been in place for many years but was hard for many people to follow and did not specifically say what foods you…read more →
By Alex Raymond: RBA Intern As an avid runner, I have learned over the course of the years how incredibly important it is to fuel my body with the proper foods. To find the best pre and post work out meals and snacks for you, can take a lot of trial and error because everyone’s body craves different foods for…read more →