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The Dietitian’s Guide to Wellness
A Blog by Strength in Nutrition
Welcome to our blog! We are so happy you have found us and hope you enjoy the information and resources you find here.

Kim Duffy
May 8, 20235 min read
7 Ways to Improve your Energy During Pregnancy
7 Ways to Improve your Energy During Pregnancy. When you think of pregnancy, what are a few words that come to mind?

Kim Duffy
May 1, 20233 min read
What Do all Diets Have in Common?
What do all of these words have in common? They are all types of diets. What do all diets have in common? Restriction... Restricting carbohy

Kim Duffy
Apr 2, 20236 min read
10 Tips to Lowering Your Cholesterol Without Medications; While Still Enjoying Your Eggs
I can remember a time when if you had high cholesterol, the first thing the doctor told you to do was limit the number of eggs you ate each.

Kim Duffy
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Hidden Added Sugars....and its Many Names
Sugar is in countless food products, and it can be difficult for us to even realize it. Hidden added sugars...and it's many names.


Kim Duffy
Feb 25, 20235 min read
Easy, Yet Filling, High Protein Snack Ideas
In every snack and meal, protein should be a priority.

Kim Duffy
Jan 23, 20233 min read
5 Ways Exercise Can Increase Your Energy Levels
5 Ways Exercise Can Increase Your Energy Levels. There are ways that your energy can be improved through different lifestyle factors.


Kim Duffy
Jan 3, 20236 min read
Five SMART Steps to Successfully Achieving Your Goals
As the New Year begins, many people are struck with a desire to make changes for the better. Typically, those changes involve exercise,...


Rachel Miklya
Dec 19, 20223 min read
6 Quick Tips for Holiday Eating
The holiday season is here! There is food and drink galore, and many different festivities to attend. For some, the thought of endless...

Kim Duffy
Dec 3, 20225 min read
The Best Energy Boosting Foods for Optimal Blood Sugar Control
Some foods may give you that quick energy boost yet cause a drop once it wears off. Which foods provide longer lasting energy?


Rachel Miklya
Nov 6, 20224 min read
Exercise and Inflammation: What is the Correlation?
We all know that physical activity has multiple health benefits. Benefits such as: Weight management Reducing risk of diseases (examples...


Kim Duffy
Oct 17, 20226 min read
5 Easy Dietary Strategies to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation seems to be the latest buzz word and is blamed for every disease and illness. You may ask, “What is inflammation and how do...


Kim Duffy
Sep 13, 20226 min read
An Introduction to Reverse Dieting
Wait a minute. Reverse dieting? What is that? It sounds like it might be the opposite of a diet. Simply put, it is the diet after the...


Rachel Miklya
Sep 6, 20226 min read
Intermittent Fasting: What’s the Buzz About?
I’m throwing you all for a loop here. Last month I spoke about a quick and healthful breakfast on the blog. I’m all about sharing both...


Rachel Miklya
Aug 29, 20224 min read
What a Dietitian Can Teach You About a Quick and Healthful Breakfast
School has either started, or is going to start soon, and it is busy, busy, busy! The last thing we want to do is make a laborious...


Kim Duffy
Aug 15, 20226 min read
Ways to Increase the Calories You Burn at Rest
Have you ever heard someone has a “high” or “low” metabolism? You may envision the person with a high metabolism requiring thousands more...


Rachel Miklya
Aug 1, 20224 min read
How To Measure Body Transformation Using More Than The Scale
“Try this to lose 50 pounds!” “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “The fastest way to shed those pounds!” The above are all taglines I’m sure...


Kim Duffy
Jul 18, 20225 min read
Building Strength and Resilience after Breast Cancer, Cindy’s Story
Cindy Olive has an amazing story of how she came back from breast cancer and back injury to build a strong, healthy life she never expected.


Rachel Miklya
Jul 4, 20224 min read
A Guide to Seasonal Meal Planning
It’s that time of year when the gardens are growing, the farmers markets are booming and the fresh produce in Minnesota is available to...


Kim Duffy
Jun 21, 20227 min read
The Keto Diet: Do The Risks Outweigh The Benefits?
How many times have you heard someone say, “I’m doing keto”, then put a stick of butter in their coffee or eat a bag of pork rinds? Have...


Rachel Miklya
May 30, 20225 min read
How Can Corrective Exercise Help You?
This past week I have been fervently studying for my Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) exam. Needless to say, I haven’t had much time...
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