Last month the Environmental Working Group released their Dirty Dozen list for 2019. This list, in theory, reports the produce that is “highest” in pesticide residue and informs consumers of the top foods that they should buy organic. This list causes a lot of fear and anxiety around food. The bottom line is that eatingRead more
If you’ve been following along for a while, you’re likely aware that I’ve been taking classes for the past several years on my way to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Next month I’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Maryland. Alas, the journey doesn’t end there. Last week I justRead more
A couple weeks ago I had a total breakdown about grocery shopping/meal prep/cooking dinner. I was tired of having to think about food, plan meals for the week, and in general over the whole domestic chores situation. The Fiancé did a great job of calming me down, going grocery shopping with me, and giving meRead more
This semester I’ve been taking a Food Service class and learning more of the ins and outs of working in an industrial kitchen. As one of our projects we had to design a nutritional intervention for an at-risk group and create an instructional video. Since we’re about to enter the holiday season, I thought aRead more
March is National Nutrition Month, and I’ve got a great film suggestion to help you celebrate! Fed Up is a fantastic documentary taking a closer look at childhood obesity and the role of government and the food industry. “Calories in, calories out” is the oft quoted dietary advice for losing weight, but this film challenges that premiseRead more
In February, Boyfriend and I did a challenge to eat at least 3 cups of vegetables a day. I’ve continued to track it since then, and I’m definitely more mindful of how many vegetables I eat. Tracking habits can be a helpful way to determine your current level and give you a baseline to create future goals. Last monthRead more
Starting (or re-starting) a health and fitness routine can be challenging. Regardless of whether you’re beginning your journey with a lot of enthusiasm and motivation, or if you’re feeling resigned and frustrated, the most important thing is to be practical in your planning. You’re probably not going to be able to sustain going from zeroRead more
You’ve probably heard the headlines about sitting being the new smoking. And spending an hour at the gym everyday isn’t enough to counteract all the sitting. So I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more active throughout the day. Being a student, blogger, and office manager give me quite a few reasons toRead more
As you may have noticed, I’m working on a bit of a new look for my blog. In addition to giving the site a new look, I’m also hoping to provide a bit more of a balanced perspective, with a few less treats and starting to add some posts on health news. I believe thatRead more