By Rachel Schaefer, RBA Nutrition Student Eating out at restaurants is something that many of us find ourselves doing more often than we may want. Whether it is a quick stop to grab lunch while out running errands or a social outing with a friend for dinner, dining out can interfere with a well-planned diet if you are not careful….read more →
“Train your brain to think like a thin person.” Often times, when we strive to reach or maintain a healthy weight, we only consider the food and in time, we may see some success, however, without fault it comes back even faster than it came off. Dr. Judith Beck wants to change this recurring struggle by focusing the plan away…read more →
By Annie Thorp, MS, RD, LD What is Gestational Diabetes (GDM)? GDM is basically when an expectant mom becomes diabetic during her pregnancy. This typically goes away once mom delivers her baby. However, having GDM during your pregnancy increases your own risk of getting type 2 diabetes down the road and may also increase your child’s risk of diabetes- two…read more →
“I have never been happier or more satisfied with any other professional service I received. Besides being very knowledgeable and professional, Kait is so personable and encouraging.In fact she did such a good job with me that I am eating better and so much more more energetic. I am going to try today to get my next follow-up appt. with…read more →
By: Haley Stein: RBA Nutrition Student The only time I have ever sat in on an appointment with a Registered Dietitian (RD) was when I was a patient. Having seen a dietitian when I was younger was what sparked my interest in nutrition. When I was told I was going to be able to sit in on an appointment in…read more →
By: Dawn Frick: RBA Nutrition Intern Living with food allergies and food sensitivities can make meal planning incredibly challenging. Often times, children or adults have multiple foods they must avoid which demands a lot of creativity on the primary chef of the house. Trying to plan a meal that is safe, delicious, and affordable comes with frustrations – I can…read more →
Great News!!! Bobbi is returning from maternity leave and will see clients on Saturdays in our Columbia office starting in June!! She will be seing Empowered Eating Clients. For more information, visit our Empowered Eating Website. Give us a call or email us to reserve a time slot with her! We are proud to have her back and her clients are looking…read more →
By Shelley Alspaugh, RD, CDE How does it feel to know you are getting top quality advice from an expert? I feel great when I am asking for and receiving guidance and answers from a professional. I recently finished my annual taxes through a well-known tax preparation company and I feel great knowing my tax professional took my financial and…read more →
I thought it would be fun to post Thank You emails and Success emails from our clients on Monday mornings to inspire everyone! Here is the first one! ” I am so pleased with everything that I learned form your nutritionist Kait. My blood test for triglycerides are so much better and I’ve lost weight from 192 pounds to 157…read more →
One glance outside and you notice that it looks like spring. Stepping outside, the warm sun beaming down will confirm that spring has officially arrived. After a long winter inside, I often forget all the fun fitness opportunities that wait just outside my door. This year, as a reminder for us all, I have come up with a list of…read more →