Ditch store-bought and go DIY with these tasty carrot and dried fruit energy bars. Store them in the refrigerator for a sweet grab-and-go snack with no refined sugar and a healthy dose of fiber. This is a great snack if you’re looking to fuel a long hike or other sustained…
6 Reasons You Might Gain Weight Back After a Diet
You hit your goal months ago, but lately the “maintenance creep” is real. Jeans feel a little tighter, and the scale has inched, even though you aren’t doing anything wildly different. This common experience isn’t failure; it’s life. Use this article to understand why and turn that moment into a…
Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons
Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and…
Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons
Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and…
What’s More Important: Food Quality or Calorie Quantity?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the grocery store, scanning a nutrition label and wondering whether the calories or ingredients matter more—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve chosen the lower-calorie granola bar over the one with more fiber and nuts, assuming it would better support your goals. Or maybe you’ve…
Simple Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe
Mini everything seems to be all the rage lately. Mini can still pack a mighty punch though when it comes to these elderberry wellness shots. Featuring elderberry, lemon, and echinacea, they’re an immune supporting powerhouse, especially during the colder months. I recently came up with these ginger turmeric immunity shots.…
My Twist on Homemade Spiced Apple Cider
I grew up drinking apple cider and homemade wassail (a spiced cider/tea with citrus) around the holidays. So when I had kids I wanted to come up with my own apple cider recipe to keep the tradition going. That and a gallon of organic apple cider quickly gets expensive for a…
Macros, Calories, or Both? Here’s What to Track Based on Your Goals
Imagine this: You’ve been diligently logging your meals, keeping an eye on your calories, and hitting that magic number every day. But the scale hasn’t budged, your energy feels off, and you’re wondering, what gives? Then you hear someone at the gym talking about “macros,” and suddenly, you’re in a…
How to Get More Steps Without Taking a Long Walk
You glance at your phone at 8 p.m. and see the number you’ve been dreading: just 2,200 steps for the day. Between back-to-back meetings, traffic, and trying to keep up with everything else, the idea of heading out for a long walk feels impossible. Here’s the good news: you don’t…
6 Dietitian Tips to Track Restaurant Meals
Dining out should be fun, but if you’re trying to log meals, it can also feel a little daunting. Menus are long, nutrition information isn’t always clear, and portions rarely look like the ones at home. The good news: with a few smart strategies from expert dietitians, you can log…