Do you wish you could just think about a muscle and it would grow bigger and stronger? Well…although we can’t actually THINK a muscle into growing, our thoughts during strength training can play a critical role in the growth, development, and activation of our muscles. Arguably, what goes through our…

Age is just a number, not a prescription. What do I mean by that? I mean, that age is simply the number we designate to the amount of time in years we have lived. I’m sure you have heard of men and women in their 60s, 70s , maybe even…

It’s Tuesday night — You just got off work, haven’t eaten all day, and now it’s time to face the dreaded question, “what’s for dinner?” You find yourself faced with two options: Option #1: Pick up fast food or Option #2: Check what you have at home. …

Purpose of this article: To provide nutrition knowledge and food sources to help prevent the exacerbation of chronic disease as well as enhance overall wellness through evidence-based guidance on anti-inflammatory eating. What is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is the body’s protective response to injury or infection. So isn’t inflammation a good thing? …

Oh-so-popular food pairings like peanut butter & jelly, spaghetti & meatballs, and burgers & fries have been praised for being the pinnacle of food combos. Although these pairings may taste good and offer a pleasing mouthfeel, they aren’t optimal when it comes to nutrient absorption. These famous food combos are…

So, you’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. What can you eat now? About 1 in 10 of Americans have diabetes, with Type 2 Diabetics making up 90–95% of that population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …

Our mood can be affected by many factors: stress, anxiety, genetics, mood disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and external factors such social distancing related to COVID-19. …

Have you ever found yourself staring at a food item so confused with what to do with it that you just toss it away? If you can relate to this, you are definitely not alone! Typically, when we see a new fruit or vegetable, we want to try we find…

“I am going to positively impact the lives of others through health and wellness as a dietitian.” Taking the road less traveled I had just gotten out of my first nutrition class at 2:30 PM, and at 2:31 PM I remember strutting to career services confident with my decision to pursue nutrition and dietetics as…