There are so many versions of the couple that _insert something here_ stays together. What I have yet to hear is the couple that eats together stays together. When life gets busy, as it so easily does, it can be so easy let eating together fall to the wayside instead of taking time to sit…
Category: Food & Nutrition
10 Plants to Add to Your Garden Landscaping to Repel Mosquitos
In many regions mosquitos quickly claim your backyard as their own. Having recently moved to Georgia, I have found that mosquitos are already out in swarms and at the time of writing this, it is only February. I, like I’m sure many of you, want to enjoy your backyard as this beautiful weather continues to…
Local Honey and Seasonal Allergies, Does it Help? + Other Benefits of Honey
While I commonly hear that local honey can help seasonal allergies from friends, patients, and influencers alike, it is unfortunately a myth as it has not been found to be scientifically backed. However, I can see the good intentions behind the idea that eating local honey will aid with the pollen that you are allergic…
Fermented Foods to Aid with Gut Health
So what exactly is fermentation and why is it beneficial? Fermentation is the breaking down of the natural sugars in food by bacteria and yeast. This process creates a food naturally abundant in probiotics as the foods contain many live bacteria. There is also a lot of emerging research that has found potential connections between…
How to Stock a Healthy & Supportive Pantry to Set You Up for Success in the New Year
Have you ever looked in your pantry only to find a cabinet full of items that just seem to be useless for creating an easy, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal? Have you wondered how to stock a healthy pantry that supports you? Well, consider this your one-stop shop for guiding you toward a well-stocked pantry…
8 Ways to Remember to Drink Water
We have all been told that hydration is important – here are 8 ways to not only remember, but to encourage you to drink more water. Hydration is important regardless of the season. Water is needed throughout the body to function properly as it plays a role in metabolism, digestion, temperature regulation, cellular function, and…
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for Autumn
Looking to eat with the seasons? Here are the fall fruits and vegetables you should look for at farmers’ markets and in the produce aisles. Not only are the crops generally more affordable in season, they also taste significantly better and are more nutritious. However, the specific crops and harvest dates for autumn produce will…
Stop Dieting and Start Creating a Lifestyle
I am not sure if I have ever mentioned this, but I am currently a dietetic intern in my master’s program and on my way to becoming a registered dietitian. For the most part, I generally like to let people test the waters with diet to see what they do and do not like and…
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