Something Seems Fishy | Eating Fish During Pregnancy
Choosing healthy seafood when you’re pregnant can be challenging. RDN Mama is hear to break it down for you, once and for all. The Good: Not only is seafood a great source of lean protein, iron, and...
View ArticleNNM Focus 1 { Calories }
Hi there, Mamas! Last week, we talked about National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic‘s focus points for this year. The first one was “fewer calories”. The more I thought...
View ArticleWhen It Pays to Buy Organic
Hi there, Mamas! To continue with National Nutrition Month and Informed Food Choices, here’s a little info on organic produce: when to buy and when to skip. The Basics: An organic item has been...
View ArticleNNM Focus 3 { Exercise }
Hi there, Mamas! We’ll wrap up National Nutrition Month with the Academy’s final focus: Exercise. Exercise can have such an impact on your quality of life! Let’s break down exactly what exercise does...
View ArticleYou’ve Got Gall – The 4 F’s of Gallbladder Disease
Hi there, Mamas! Today we’ll talk about something that can affects millions, and we’re already at higher risk than our Daddy counterparts. Our gallbladder is a tiny organ that stores and releases...
View ArticleMake Way for Mediterranean Diet Month!
Hey there, Mamas! With summer fast approaching, it’s a great time to think about our heart health. Since many of us are more active during the warmer months, our heart is working the hardest it does...
View ArticleWhen “Kid-Friendly” Food Might Not Be
Hi there, Mamas! As L is getting older, my husband and I have been more apt to order her own meal when we eat out, instead of just having her pick off our plates. This is fine in theory, but have you...
View ArticleNational Diabetes Awareness Month
Hey there, Mamas! Hopefully Halloween wasn’t too scary for your waistline – or your health! November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diet plays a huge role in the management of all types of...
View ArticleHealthy Holiday Eating
Hey there, Mamas! I’ve been hearing the phrase “maintain – don’t gain” so much this time of year. Essentially, it’s encouraging people to be moderate with their food and beverage choices throughout the...
View ArticleA Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 1} Fad Diets
Hi there, Mamas! Happy New Year! Hopefully after my last post, you were able to set some completely attainable and SMART goals for self-improvement for the year. If your resolution to get in shape by...
View ArticleHeart Healthy Proteins & Lent Recipe
Hey there, Mamas! February is American Heart Month, which we talked about last year (specifically, fat and fiber). Since Lent this year falls a good majority in February, it seems a good time to add to...
View ArticleNational Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it...
View ArticleAvoiding Distraction: Why I Walk with Hand Weights
Hi there, Mamas! So, summer is all but over and we’re getting back in the swing of things. It’s a little bittersweet. While the fun and spontaneity of summer is behind us, I know I can use the next few...
View ArticleSo, You Think You’re Too Busy to Exercise
Hi there, Mamas. I know it has been forever since we’ve last talked! For that reason, this article might seem a bit hypocritical. I hope you’ll bear with me. My lack of writing has been a mental issue,...
View ArticleRainbow Update
Hey there, Mamas! It had been so long since I’ve been in touch and for that I apologize. As I wrote about here, my husband and I suffered through two devastating miscarriages in 2016. We found out last...
View ArticleLow-Mercury Tuna + Lent Recipe Ideas
Disclaimer: I was sent free samples of Safe Catch Tuna. I was not compensated for this article. As always, all opinions are my own. Fish and seafood are a great nutrient-dense staple in a healthy...
View ArticlePodcasts: Healthy Living Resources {Part 2}
Hey there, Mamas! So – I am so far behind on the times. I knew that podcasts were a thing, but I had no idea how to find or listen to them. Thank goodness for my summer intern, Jenna. She helped me...
View ArticleNational Self-Care Awareness Month
Hey there, Mamas! September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. And this is great. So many of my clients aren’t taking time for good self-care, so it’s something we work on a lot during our...
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