by Nicole Olen, RDN | Aug 2, 2020 | Diets, Healthy Eating, RDN
As a dietitian, I’ve never been a fan of “cheat days” or “cheat meals”. Why? Because just the word “cheat” comes with negative vibes that you are doing something bad or something you should feel guilty about… which leads to a poor relationship with food. I’m a firm...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jun 19, 2020 | Carbs, Diets, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Protein
Snacking is ESSENTIAL. When you go too long without eating, you get HANGRY… which leads to snacking hard later in the day & overeating at your next meal. This can lead to stomach pain, bloat, & sluggishness in the long run. So, how can you successfully...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Apr 17, 2020 | Breakfast, Carbs, Diets, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Grocery Shopping, Healthy Eating, Kitchen Tools, Meal Prep, Protein
Does the thought of meal prepping make you want to scream? Good news – it is not rocket science, and there are easy steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Read on for my favorite meal prepping solutions… USE THE SLOW COOKER – Whenever I’m in a pinch...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Mar 18, 2020 | Carbs, Dairy, Diets, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Protein, Sugar
With the craziness & uncertainty in the world today, there is no better time to eat better for your immune health. Now, healthy eating is always a great idea to keep you well & energized throughout the year, but now more than ever, make these changes today…...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Feb 26, 2020 | Diets, Fruits & Veggies, Grocery Shopping, Healthy Eating, Meal Prep, Sugar
It’s National Nutrition Month again… a great time to discover your path to a healthier eating style. This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Nutrition doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Each “bite” in the right direction can be helpful for you. Small changes...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jan 2, 2020 | Carbs, Diets, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating
When people want “weight loss” or even just to become “healthier”, the majority of people look for some product, diet, shake, pill, etc. as their solution. These quick fixes are NOT the answer. There is no one food, plan, or supplement that is your secret weapon for...
