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...
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...
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...
By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Since 1973 the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as American Dietetic Association) have been celebrating national nutrition month in March. The purpose...
By Jessie Funchion, MS, RD, LDN 1) How long is it recommended to breastfeed? This is probably on top of the most asked breastfeeding questions. 6 months exclusive breastfeeding (according to AAP/WHO/AND), and ideally longer with complementary foods. The AAP...
By Elizabeth May, RDN, CSOWM, LDN This is the time of year when many of us are focusing on our goals and getting back to meal planning, tracking and weight loss. We know that self-monitoring is the single most effective strategy for weight loss, so let’s talk...
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