Health Articles
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless
Lewis Foltz
In early July of 2017, I came to the realization that, in order to live my life to its fullest, I needed some serious help to get back into shape. At 357 pounds, daily tasks were becoming increasingly more difficult as my weight continued to climb, and I could feel a rapid decline in my health.
RD Kitchen: Oats
Oats are the way to a dietitian’s heart, quite literally! You might have heard [...]
Eating Grains on a Budget
Part two of our “Eating Healthy on a Budget” series highlights grains…specifically whole grains. Whole grains contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that may reduce our risk of chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Accordingly, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends at least half our grains be whole grains.
RD Kitchen: Deli Meat
You may be surprised we chose Deli Meat for our next RD Kitchen! Although deli [...]
TRX Challenge 2017: Final Results
Here are the final standings! Congratulations to all of our participants! Thanks for giving it your best shot. This was a very difficult challenge and we saw an amazing amount of improvement. It has been inspiring to see the effort put in and the payoff of improved fitness levels. Many people have developed a new appreciation of what they are capable of along the way. That is what it’s all about!
RD Kitchen: Beets
Next up on our RD Kitchen menu...Beets! Why do dietitian’s love beets? They are high in antioxidants, a naturally sweet vegetable and easy to prepare!