Keto....Paleo.... Whole 30... Gluten Free....Low Fat.... Plant-Based....Atkins... What do all of these words have in common? They are all types of diets. What do all diets have in common? Restriction... Restricting carbohydrates, restricting sugar, restricting gluten, restricting fat, restricting animal products, etc., etc.

Pregnancy can be a time of ease for some, and for others a rollercoaster. One common side effect of pregnancy? Fatigue. This blog post will go over 7 ways to increase energy levels during pregnancy.

Let’s talk about the 10 things we can do to decrease your “bad cholesterol”, increase your “good cholesterol” and decrease your overall risk of heart disease and plaque formation.

Sugar is in countless food products, and it can be difficult for us to even realize it. Did you know to truly determine if a product contains added sugar you need to read the ingredients list? That’s right – you can’t just look at the nutrition facts panel. Continue reading to learn:

• How to determine if a food has added sugar

• Alternative names for sugar (spoiler alert…those food companies try to trick us!)

• Common products with added sugar – some may surprise you!

How can you find snacks which are satisfying and promote longer term energy without causing those blood sugar spikes and falls?

Keep reading for the key ingredients to include in your snacks as well as some awesome easy snack recipes and ideas.

New Year’s resolutions are typically lofty goals which are difficult to sustain. Learn how to create goals which you are able to successfully achieve.

The holiday season is here! This blog post will provide 6 quick tips to follow for your holiday eating plans.

Chronic inflammation is the cause of many illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, cancer and auto-immune illnesses. This blog discusses 5 easy nutritional strategies to decrease inflammation in the body.

Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in today’s world. Is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Read more to learn about the different types of intermittent fasting, potential benefits and much more.

Reverse dieting may be beneficial to help maintain muscle stores and increase metabolic rate after weight loss and dieting. This article provides an introduction to reverse dieting including pros, cons, current research and other information.

Breakfast consumption has been researched to have various benefits. This blog post will dive into the benefits of breakfast, speak about what makes a nutrient dense breakfast and provide quick breakfast ideas and recipes that you can make at home.

The number of calories you burn at rest is not set in stone. Learn about the ways you can increase your metabolism to prevent continued weight gain.

“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 you’ve heard before. All focused on one thing. Weight. Why does that one number have such an impact on us as a population?

The scale is only one tool that can be utilized to measure progress. This blog post will go into different modalities you can use to measure your lifestyle changes.

Cindy Olive is a 60-year old oncology nurse who is using exercise and nutrition to regain after breast cancer treatment. She personal trains with Kim Duffy, RDN, LD, CPT three days a week at Farrells in Shoreview, Minnesota.

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 us. There are benefits to eating with the seasons. Be sure to continue reading to learn what these are!

It seems everyone has tried the Keto diet for weight loss. Some have had great success and others not some much. This post covers the benefits and risks of this popular diet fad.

Carbohydrate consumption is a hot topic. The words “bad” and “unhealthy” can often be heard when talking about carbohydrates. However, our body needs carbohydrates to run efficiently. Specifically, if you are someone who partakes in exercise, carbohydrates are needed to fuel the body.

Let’s discuss the various protein powders on the market today to determine if this is a good option to help you meet your increased protein needs. Whey protein is the gold standard but there are so many plant based protein powders as well. How do I choose?

I have been called many names in my profession. Some include, “dietary,” “nutritionist,” “nutrition lady,” “food police,” and occasionally “dietitian.” (I’m sure some people have other names for me that I just don’t know about… 😉)

In my opinion, 9 out of 10 times when people refer to my profession they think I am a “nutritionist,” and many don’t know about “dietitian.” You may be wondering, “What the heck is the difference? They’re the same, right?” They are not! All dietitians are nutritionists, however not all nutritionists are dietitians.

As a Dietitian, my clients are surprised to hear that I have been through many of the same food and weight struggles as them. My interest in nutrition was formed after overly restrictive eating behaviors in college due to stress and lack of self-esteem. Today, I have to set daily intentions focused on self-awareness and self-love. With this being my very first blog post, I thought it would be fitting to share with you some pearls of knowledge that I have learned on my journey. I have included 7 keys to mindful eating as well as some great mindful eating apps and resources.