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

This week, I'm focusing on nutrition and your child. I recently wrote a piece for Anton Newspapers in my monthly column, Choosing Health. The piece focused on practical solutions to getting children interested in health and nutrition. It also includes information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on the recommended caloric guidelines for children of different ages and gender. The article is available in print issues April 6 - April 12, 2016. It is also avail

If you’re thinking of becoming a vegetarian, it’s hard to know where to start. You’ve likely heard about the health benefits of a vegan and vegetarian lifestyle, such as a reduced risk of heart disease, lower rates of some forms of cancer, reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and a lower BMI (body mass index). But, where do you begin? Whether you are contemplating becoming a vegetarian or have started on your new vegan journey, there are countless documentaries, books,

I'm taking a more serious note this week with a powerful article posted on KevinMD.com. Dr. Kevin Pho is a board-certified internal medicine physician, and is a huge voice on social media for physicians. His articles provide a relevant, interesting, and fascinating perspective from hardworking physicians across the country. Getting sick is expensive. Getting hurt is expensive. Life is expensive. In this article, Emergency Physician Dr. Whitecoat details an issue regarding a $

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. As promised, here is my follow-up article to the Alzheimer's research post! Your brain is your most powerful muscle. In my latest Elite Daily article, I highlighted 40 small changes you can make in your daily routine to keep your brain in shape. Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/life/ways-keep-brain-in-shape/1084459/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #brain #research #elitedaily #well

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a movement dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. May is also, coincidentally, the start of beach season. We all want to lay out in the sun and get tan for Memorial Day Weekend. But, what is the cost of your sun-kissed glow? I compiled 18 tanning myths in my latest Elite Daily article that you should know about, and tips on how to avoid damaging your skin! Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/life/ta

Hi friends! I hope everyone is doing well and keeping up with their healthy habits. I'm currently studying for my Certified Personal Trainer exam, and this got me thinking about the best time to train for your body. Personally, I like to workout first thing in the morning because I can get it out of the way before my day starts. Morning exercise also doesn't conflict with meetings, work, class, and other responsibilities throughout my day. However, in college I used to workou

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee came out with their report this year, in preparation for the Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2015 to be released later this year. Much of the report is reinforcing the guidelines from 2010, but the committee is emphasizing a few important things. Based on the report, Americans are eating too much sugar, saturated fat and salt. This is increasing risk of chronic diseases in the US. Nutrients of concern that Americans aren't getting e