Common diet mistakes: Getting healthy "Not-to-do's"

In my experience as a consulting dietitian as well as in everyday life, I come across many people who are trying to lose weight or change their body composition.  While their efforts are commendable, they are often doing themselves more harm than help in the way that they are going about changing body composition.  What [...]

At the start of the New Year, many Americans begin to reflect on the past year–the goals we set and whether or not we achieved them.  We also begin to project new goals for the New Year, although many times some of the goals are not so “new”.  According to a study completed by the [...]

So you’ve fallen off the bandwagon over the holidays… maybe you’ve put on a few pounds and skipped more than a few workouts.  Don’t let yourself get stuck in this routine! Make the decision to get back on track today.  Most individuals find themselves putting off until tomorrow what they could start today.  This happens [...]

The holiday season has always been my favorite time of year.  December is often accompanied with a rush of emotions, family, stress, shopping, food-filled get-togethers, and colder weather (although here in Texas, colder weather might be questionable.)  Some of these holiday events can especially throw off our normal food patterns and make it easier to [...]

Whether you grow a single basil plant on your windowsill or manage an extensive garden, there is nothing quite like harvesting and the eating the fruits of your labor.  That’s especially fun with a potato box as you hunt for tiny spud after tiny spud. (See the video below for a quick look.)

Our annual tuber [...]

Many women and men alike complain that things just aren’t the same as they age… clothes start to fit differently, they can’t keep the weight from creeping up, it’s harder to stay in shape, etc. etc. etc…. Well there is good news and bad news…
The good news is that you’re not alone!  Besides a lucky [...]

As a continuation of the series on meals for athletes, this blog will cover dinner for athletes.  Dinners for athletes are going to be similar in concept as the other meals, depending on schedule and timing.  Many athletes will be on the run at dinner time just like they are at lunch.  It is important [...]

This post will begin a series of posts on different meals for athletes.  While it will be somewhat generalized, hopefully it will provide athletes of all types, some guidelines for meals that will enhance your performance. First we will start with breakfasts for athletes!
You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the [...]

Being in Texas where it has been over 100 degrees for about a month straight (on record for the hottest July EVER), hydration is something that is essential to discuss at this time of year.  While it is definitely important year round, when individuals are training in the heat of summer it can be lifesaving. [...]

[Editor's note: We have had such interest in the health benefits of ground turkey versus ground beef, that we decided to bring this post "back to the top" as a resource to readers. If you conduct an online search, you will see a variety of opinions on the topic. It's important to note what Registered [...]