5 Unexpected Nutrients to Optimize Your Immune System
5 Unexpected Nutrients To Optimize Your Immune System by Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN The immune system protects us from disease by fighting infections. Our immune system function is lowered during stress. It is important to note that no food can...
read moreEat Right Bite by Bite
March is National Nutrition Month! .This years theme is “Eat Right Bite by Bite”. This means that we should be trying to eat healthier in small steps. Making improvements and changes to your nutrition and lifestyle in small bites can really add up over time. Think...
read more3 hacks to eating guilt-free holiday desserts
3 hacks to eating guilt-free holiday desserts by Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN Who says you can’t make cookies, cakes, and desserts nutritious? The holiday season includes more time with family, food, and yes - even holiday treats. Here are 3 hacks to...
read moreHoliday Food Safety
Just because you might be on break doesn’t mean food safety takes some time off! Be sure to keep your friends and family safe this holiday by ensuring proper safe food handling. Temperature: Your turkey isn’t done until its reached a temp of 165°F in 3 places:...
read moreFlavonoids
Flavonoids are a type of phytochemical found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, teas and wine.
read moreAugust is Kids Eat Right Month!
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN August is national “kids eat right’ month. This is the sixth year the nutrition community is celebrating this occasion. This is a great time to evaluate not only your child’s nutrition as the new school year is swiftly...
read moreStaying Hydrated During The Summer Season
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN Summer is here which means staying hydrated is essential for a safe and healthy summer. Approximately 60-70% of water makes up the human body. Therefore, staying hydrated during summer is key to maintain homeostasis, the...
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Go Bananas!
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Are you scared to eat a banana because all the noise about it being “high in sugar”? Your Nutrition expert is telling you to not fear and go bananas. First off, bananas have zero added sugar, unlike the honey or table sugar you would find in baked goods or soda, it is […]
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Meatless Options for the Lenten Season
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, the day after Mardi Gras, and lasts for 6 weeks. It’s a time a portion of the American population takes to engage in a routine that is not regularly done, like meditating, fasting, or donating household and clothing items. Sometimes the Lent engagement may […]
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