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An Interview with Denine Rogers, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
I recently had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Denine. I found her to be such an amazing person, I wanted to share her with you. You will quickly see why we got along so well. Below is an interview with her so you can decide for yourself how inspiring she is! 1. What…
Nutrient Spotlight – Selenium by Lisa Njoroge, MS, RD, LD
What is it?If you’ve never heard of selenium, you’re definitely not alone. This little known nutrient is a mineral that is found in various foods and serves many important functions in the body. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults over age 19 is 55 micrograms (mcg) per day. However, slightly more is needed for…
Your trouble with moderation explained
The very unsexy topic of moderation is the reason you’re having trouble living a healthy lifestyle.
Wellness Series: Chair Stretches
Try these stretches throughout the day or at the end of your day:1. Shrug the shoulders2. Roll the shoulders forward and back3. Drop ear to shoulder4. Turn head to one side5. Turn head to one side and drop the chin6. Extend leg(s), flex foot, and lean forward with a flat back7. Round and flatten the…
Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Recipe provided by Ashley Combs, Dietetic InternCook time: 45 minutesYield: 6 servings Ingredients3 medium acorn squash4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained2 cups water⅓ cup dried cranberries1 pound ground turkey (or beef, chicken, or omit to make vegetarian)⅓ cup raw pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)⅓ cup…
Happy Holidays?!
Tis the season of family gatherings, bountiful feasts, holiday traditions and memories, gift giving, etc. But with all of that tends to come a certain level of stress. That stress combined with other common seasonal occurrences (like increased sugar intake and decreased vitamin D levels) weaken the immune system and leave us susceptible to colds…