by Nicole Olen, RDN | Oct 4, 2020 | Family, Grocery Shopping, Healthy Eating, RDN, Sugar
Sugars can be snuck into a lot of your favorite food items above & beyond the obvious cakes & donuts. So how do you decide whether or not a product has added sugars? Don’t fear! Read more below to find out. First off, why do you want to consume less ADDED...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Sep 17, 2020 | Dairy, Diets, Fats, Healthy Eating, Sugar
One huge benefit of home cooking is that you can make most dishes healthier with some simple ingredient substitutions. And no, you won’t be sacrificing flavor or satisfaction! Typically, these swaps bring extra layers of flavor. Want to know some of my favorite...
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 | Jul 1, 2018 | Dairy, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Sugar
Natural versus added sugar… artificial sweeteners… sugar alcohols… what does it all mean? And how do these substances affect your health? Let’s break it all down! Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a carbohydrate found naturally in certain fruits, vegetables, and...