If you have picky eaters in your family, you already know the signs of when they dislike a meal: a blank stare, a turned-up nose, the plate pushed away. Instead of getting upset with their pickiness and falling into familiar mealtime battles, try a new tactic. Ask: “How can I make that better for you?” […]

A healthy digestive system is a key part of overall health & wellness. Your digestive system is responsible for breaking down food so your body can absorb the nutrients & convert food to energy. It removes toxins from the body,  is directly related to immune health and there is strong evidence connecting cognitive health to […]

Redesign Your Plate. More than half should be vegetables, complex carbs or beans and think color!  Wrap-It Up. Use a few  fresh salad leaves such as kale or spinach, add tomatoes, avocado, your choice of meat with a whole grain tortilla. Good Ol’ Faithful Chicken & Rice … and veggies! Make your life easy by […]

Quality. The quality of the food you eat may be the single most important factor to your health, desired weight loss, and longevity. The biggest and most urgent nutritional question I get asked all the time is what should I eat?  That simple question has become complicated with confusing and contradictory answers making it difficult […]

ARE YOU MISSING OUT? The cells in the liver require a continuous supply of antioxidant nutrients to neutralize potentially damaging free radicals. (In short, if free radicals start to outnumber antioxidants oxidative stress starts to occur in the body. Oxidative stress is what can lead to disease. Want to know more? Go here. Or think […]

These days, it seems like everyone wants to put a label on their eating. Vegan. Paleo. Gluten free. Clean. When people find out I’m a dietitian, I often get a lot of speculation about what kind of eater I am. “You must be a healthy eater.” “I bet your diet is perfect.” Nope. I never […]

A Healthier Holiday Vanessa Lennick, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed & Registered Dietitian A healthier holiday article from a Registered Dietitian and you’re probably expecting a lot of “eat this, not that” advice. Or “here’s how to make your favorites healthier” type recipes… am I right?! Here’s the reality, Thanksgiving and Christmas are only a few […]

Healthy Grain Bowl = Grain + Green + Protein + Produce + Enhancement   

Do you know someone who doesn’t eat fruit or yogurt because of the sugar content, yet they will eat pretzels or rice cakes in unlimited amounts? There are so many misconceptions about carbs. If you are going to take one thing from this post: Carbs are not created equal. Here’s just one example – POTATOES! All […]