Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares that how we view our stress response could change the effect stress has on our bodies. Many of us are aware that high stress levels can increase risks of heart disease, cause weight changes, increase muscle
Nutrition Needs Before Exercise
Before exercise the body needs glycogen stores (storage form of glucose) in order to supply active muscles with enough energy (or ATP) during exercise. Consuming carbohydrate rich foods before exercise helps maximize glycogen stores in athletic individuals. What to eat depends
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is widespread in our population today. In diabetes, sugar or glucose remains at high levels in the blood. Carbohydrates are the food group that release sugar into the blood once digestion is completed. This does not
Emotional Regulation & Awareness
Depression, stress, and anxiety are a part of our day to day lives in today’s fast paced society. When feelings of anxiety, stress, anger, or sadness get in the way of us taking actions we desire to take, turning inwards
Cooking With Coconut Oil
I’m sure you’ve heard all about the potential benefits of coconut oil, but do you know which types are available, which one may be better for your health, and which type you’re using? Let’s start with the main types of
Decrease Your Dementia Risk
Being in preventative health care, us dietitians are always thinking about how to prevent diabetes, heart diseases, stroke.. and today dementia was on my mind. My husband and I have joked about being 85+ years old together and dealing with
Why We Procrastinate
Is there a project you began a few months ago that doesn’t seem to be moving forward? Do you have that feeling where you know should do a certain thing, but you keep putting it off? This summer my form of
Create Confidence: Fake It Until You Become It
Over the last 2 months I’ve been teaching a wonderful course called Craving Change. The course helps us take a close look into our personal relationships with food and why it can be challenging to make healthy choices and changes. When