This is a guest post by our Summer Intern, Odelya Niknam Hi friends! Today’s post will be dedicated to anyone trying to gain weight. Yes, you read that correctly! Although most of the media is focused on weight loss, gaining weight can be just as hard as losing weight. A fast metabolism definitely has its benefits, but being underweight can cause damage to the body in the long run. Not sure if your weight is classified as underweight? Calculate your BMI here. Whether you are

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day! Seriously though, I'm all about starting anything with intention and purpose. Breakfast is your first opportunity of the day to start things off on a healthy-note. By intentionally planning a healthy, well-rounded breakfast, I naturally feel like I've done something good to nourish my body. Here are a few tricks for putting together the perfect breakfast meal: Start Your Day The Whole Grain Way Many breakfast foods such as cereal

A lot of times, we expect everyone in the world to already know what we know. As a Registered Dietitian, I have a plethora of knowledge when it comes to food and its interactions with the body. I've studied these interactions and processes for the past several years. As an "expert" in my profession, I likely know more than the majority of the general population about the foods we eat. However, there are some things that I have just assumed most people know. One of them is wha

Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner! This is a beautiful weekend of honoring those who have served our country. As the unofficial start to the summer, this weekend brings friends and family together. If you are trying to stay fit and focus on nutrition, the classic Memorial Day Barbecue can be a bit overwhelming. I recently wrote a piece for Anton Newspapers that provides some simple strategies to tackling the Memorial Day Barbecue. Here is an excerpt from the art

Hey loves :) I hope you are all having a fantastic day! On the blog today is the secret to my delicious, homemade Stef Health Tips Acai bowl! I tried my first Acai Bowl out in Montauk with my boyfriend. We would grab an Acai Bowl at Happy Bowls first thing in the morning, and got hooked! Once we came back from vacation, we found a few delicious Acai Bowl spots nearby. At this point, we have eaten so many Acai Bowls, we consider ourselves Acai connoisseurs. After spending a sm