Over half of our body is made of water and it is vital to maintain the balance of body fluids. Body fluids aid in digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of nutrients, and maintains body temperature. It’s especcially important to stay hydrated in the summer months when our bodies are sweating and losing fluid faster than we Read More
Author: Heather Frost-Malek, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
5 Tips for Summer Health
Summer is in full swing and the heat is here! It’s easy to get wrapped up in family activities, basking in the sun and staying up late around the campfire. Here are a few tips to make sure not to forget about your own health and well-being so you can enjoy all your time in Read More
Springtime Strawberry Banana Muffins
What to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon? Bake muffins of course! I usually do some meal prepping on the weekends and lately I’ve been into baking some sort of breakfast bread/muffin. Seeing that there was a pint of fresh strawberries sitting on the shelf in the frig looking lonely, I decided to combine them Read More
“Good” vs “Bad” Foods- Shifting your Mindset from Restriction to Nourishment
I was recently asked the question during a nutrition consultation, “What foods should I stay away from?” I have to admit, I am asked this question quite a bit. The media and society has intentionally (or unintentionally) labeled food or food groups as “good” or “bad.” This begins a spiral of questions, confusion, shame, guilt, Read More