Nutritionally Fit

Perfect On-The-Go Snacks All Under 200 Calories

Let’s face it, when we’re on the go, we’ll most likely grab any food that is portable and easy to take around. Unfortunately, these are often times highly processed and fatty snacks such as a bag of chips or cookies. To keep yourself from grabbing something of this nature, stock up your kitchen with healthier options that are rich in fiber to…

The Pros and Cons of a Low Carb, High Protein Diet

For years, people have been raving about low carb, high protein diets. While they may seem like a quick and easy way to lose weight, it is important to weigh both the advantages and disadvantages before determining if it is the right choice for you. Pros: A lower calorie intake, as carbs such as bread tend to be highly caloric Fast initial…

Yummy Alternatives for Carb-heavy Dishes

While carbohydrates provide us with a quick source of fuel, eating too much of them – especially refined foods like white bread and sugar – can be detrimental to our bodies. To name just a few negative side effects, eating too many carbs causes erratic shifts in our blood sugar levels and impacts our energy, mood, and weight. Read on to learn…

How What You Eat Affects How You Feel

I’m sure we´ve all heard of the saying, “you are what you eat.” Well, this statement has more truth to it than most of us are probably aware of. The foods we eat actually have an effect on our brain chemistry, thus impacting the way we feel. While some foods, such as those high in sugar, can negatively impact our moods, other…

When and Why We Need Vitamins

The best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs are through eating a nutritionally balanced diet.  However, sometimes a supplement may be necessary: You’re over 65 or older. As you get older, health problems can contribute to a poor diet making it difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals. Twenty percent of adults over 60 and 40% over 80…

Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women today, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. For this reason, it is of upmost importance that we take extra great care of the organ that gives us life. While managing a healthy weight and getting regular exercise is crucial, what foods we fuel ourselves with is just as important. Eating…

How to Reduce Your Family’s Added Sugar Intake

  High sugar intake has been linked to everything from dental cavities to obesity to Type 2 diabetes to heart disease to other health conditions — many of which last into adulthood. Minimizing added sugar is a priority for many parents, but it’s not as simple as trading cookies and soda for fruit and water. Avoiding obvious sources is one thing, but…

How to Avoid Feeling Like a Stuffed Turkey on Thanksgiving

Ever feel like you’ve been punched in the stomach after eating Thanksgiving dinner?  Overeating is bound to happen if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re ingesting. Here are some helpful tips to combat a real pain in your gut this Thanksgiving. Remember Thanksgiving is NOT a Contest to see how much you can consume. If you are hosting the meal,…

Nutritionally Fit Meal Plans: Diabetic

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? Diet is the key factor to controlling your diabetes.  Here’s a sample 1 day meal plan by Wendy Crump, R.D. Want to learn more about meal plans? Contact Wendy!

Supermarket Survival: 4 Must-Know Tips for Grocery Shopping Like a Pro

Time to sharpen your shopping skills. Let’s face it with a plethora of food to choose from it can be pretty tough to be supermarket savvy. Here are some supermarket survival strategies: 1.Never go to the supermarket hungry The grocery store can be very tempting, but if you’re full while shopping you are more likely to buy only the items that are…