Nutrition News and Updates

As a patient, if you’ve ever logged into your patient portal, looked at your lab results, and immediately searched the internet for answers, you’re not alone. Lab reports can feel overwhelming, especially when they contain unfamiliar abbreviations, numbers, and highlighted values.

Walking into a grocery store can feel overwhelming. Labels like “natural,” “low-fat,” “organic,” and “low-sugar” compete for attention, but they don’t always mean what you think they do. If you’re trying to make genuinely healthy choices, it helps to cut through the marketing and focus on what truly supports your body.

Recently, the term “neuroplasticity” has become more common in the news and on social media and nutrition plays an important role in supporting it.

In the spirit of helping people make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits, I want to take the opportunity to share how a registered dietitian differs from a nutritionist. 

Undergoing surgery places the body under a great deal of stress. Your food choices can directly affect how quickly and how well you recover. The right nutrition can reduce complications, support tissue repair, preserve muscle mass, and improve energy levels during the healing process.

As the new year begins, many people set health-related goals. Rather than broad resolutions like “eat better” or “quit sugar,” focusing on sustainable lifestyle habits is often more effective. One simple and practical first step is paying closer attention to the foods you purchase at the grocery store.

‘Tis the season for colds and flu. While no single food can prevent illness, nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy immune system. Incorporating the following foods into your daily routine can help strengthen your body’s natural defenses.

With the holiday season upon us—complete with leftover Halloween candy, festive
gatherings, and an abundance of delicious desserts—it’s common to feel the urge to
“get back on track” with eating habits or “detox” after the celebrations. However, detox
or cleanse diets are not necessary and may even be harmful. Before purchasing the
latest juice cleanse or detox supplement, consider the following information.

Cooking skills and shared mealtimes offer lasting benefits, not only for nutrition but also for family connection, confidence, and lifelong habits.

Frequent traveling is a barrier to reaching or maintaining your health goals.  Below are a few practical tips to help ease any stress around food and help you enjoy your time away.