During the busy day, you may need something quick to hold you over. Kind Bars are readily available at most supermarkets. Not all Kind Bars are created equal. I’ve dome the research and here are the Kind Bars lowest in sugar (5 grams or less) and do not have soy. Kind Bars Dark Chocolate Nuts […]
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Simple Low Sugar Trail Mix
We all love trail mix when we are having a busy day. However it is hard to find a quality trail mix that is not packed with sugar galore. Make sure to read ingredients and monitor sugar grams – aim for <7 g of sugar/serving. Ideally, you can easily make your own. Batch of Low […]
College Food Hacks
Some of my clients tell me how difficult it can be finding healthy options when being a busy college student. It can be hard to find healthier options that are affordable and easy to prepare. Instead of buying McD’s and drinking a couple of beers whenever you get HANGRY, focus on eating more frequently and […]
My Favorite Crackers
When shopping for clean and nutrient dense crackers, it’s difficult to choose the best options. Many people love Ritz crackers. It’s essential to read ingredients because you’ll learn that Ritz crackers contains partially hydrogenated oil and high fructose corn syrup! Even crackers that claim to be “healthy,” like Wheat Thins and Wheatables contain high fructose […]
Acai Bowls and Hidden Sugar
There is a huge difference between homemade acai bowls and restaurant prepared acai bowls. For example, Jamba Juice makes acai bowls packed with honey, fruits, and sweetened soymilk. These ingredients sound healthy until you learn that one serving contains 67 grams of sugar and 99 grams of carbohydrates! That is a blood sugar crash waiting […]
Feed Your Kids Better
I recently wrote an article for Everything Brevard Magazine (March 2018) As a registered dietitian and mama of three young kids, what we feed our children is a topic dear to my heart. When I lived in California, I owned a meal delivery service that provided healthy lunches to schools. I’ve long had strong […]
Packable Snack List
I am on the Space Coast Dragon Boat Team. When participating in a festival, it is an all day event and it is essential to pack lots of food to maintain my energy. As the team nutritionist, many of my teammates have asked me for healthy packable snack ideas. Hope you all find my list helpful to […]
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Tags: Eating Out Tips, Kid's Menu, Menu Plans, snack, snack list
Top 5 Protein Powders
Clients are always asking me what protein powder they should use. Seems like an easy question but unfortunately, most protein powders are unhealthy. I’ve written articles about this topic in the past but I want to provide you with up to date information and options. Read the ingredients What is the protein source? Soy…NO good. […]
Weight Loss Carbohydrate Portions
How many carbs are we supposed to eat? It is a tricky question! Here are two opposite ends of the spectrum: If you eat too many carbs or lots of processed carbs… Your insulin level will slowly increase causing weight gain. You may have continual cravings for sweets and processed carbs. Other symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, […]
Top 5 Quick Food Prep Ideas
I know that most people don’t have enough time to dedicate towards hours of food prepping. Truly, all you need is 30 min to one hour and you can transform your nutrition. I’ve said it a million times…If you have healthy choices readily available, you will make better choices, you will eat out less, and […]
