Want to enjoy vacation but not come back with 5 extra pounds? It’s a challenge in my opinion, but achievable when following a few tips below on eating healthy while traveling that I personally used on a recent trip. This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Orlando where my husband was …
Healthy Habits
When thinking about Part 3 of my series, Cholesterol and Your Health, I thought what could be better than asking other registered dietitians for their favorite salmon recipes? So I did just that. You’ll find 15 different salmon recipes below that you’re sure to love! So why focus on salmon today? Well, salmon just happens …
Since this is National Nutrition Month, I thought it was the perfect time to launch a new feature coming to Chocolate Slopes named “Ask the RD (registered dietitian)!” If you’d like to know more about what a registered dietitian is versus a nutritionist check out this detailed explanation. Do you have burning nutrition questions that …
Learn how your diet can plan an important role in lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels! Below is an overview of what type of foods to focus on if you have high cholesterol (hint hint…it’s a healthy diet that almost EVERYONE should follow). If you’d like to learn more about the specific types of cholesterol …
This is part 1 of an on-going series on Chocolate Slopes regarding cholesterol levels and how to manage and lower your levels (or a loved one’s). It’s very likely you or someone you know has high cholesterol. It’s no laughing matter. And I’m not just a dietitian wanting to preach about how to lower cholesterol …
As a mom of two preschoolers I am constantly on the lookout for healthy snack ideas for my kids. But I’m also realistic enough to know that this age can be a bit choosy at times. I compiled a list of tried and true snack ideas that preschoolers will actually eat and enjoy.