Happy Halloween and happy National Pumpkin Month! For most people the word ‘fall’ has become synonymous with all things pumpkin. From pumpkin picking and carving to pumpkin spiced lattes, yum! This time of year is not only about spooky Halloween but pumpkins too!   Did you know the word pumpkin originates from the Greek word…

Valentine’s Day is almost here which means hearts, love, and of course, chocolate! Did you know that over 36 million boxes of chocolate hearts are sold annually for this love-filled holiday? Chocolate became synonymous with Valentine’s Day in the 1920s when heart-shaped boxes of the decadent treat hit the market.   Valentine’s Day isn’t the…

Did you know that approximately 90 million pounds of chocolate are bought the week of Halloween? This is not surprising considering how popular of a holiday Halloween has become! Grab a bar of your favorite chocolate before it’s too late to celebrate National Chocolate Day this October 28th.   Chocolate’s popularity comes not only from…

Did you know that research suggests that chocolate is part of a well-balanced diet? Celebrate this tasty food and everything covered in it for National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day this December 16th.   Numerous properties of food have been identified that can be beneficial to your health. Who doesn’t feel an extra boost of happiness after…

Valentine’s Day is here! When you think of Valentine’s Day you probably think of the ones that you love the most. A classic way to show your appreciation on this loved filled holiday is with a box of chocolate. Did you know that chocolate has many nutritional benefits? Continue reading to find out what they…

When Halloween time approaches, we all instantly think of costumes, trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and, of course, candy and sweets. Besides the fun costumes, the main reason kids love Halloween is because of the massive amounts of candy they receive from trick or treating. Did you know that on average, kids eat about 50-100…

The month of October is synonymous with Halloween and spooky fall festivities. But along with trick-or-treating comes massive amounts of sugar. Whether you’re out and about tricking or home dishing out the treats, these tips will help you stay an intuitive eater amidst all of the chaos.   Eat Before You Treat Just before the…

Tis’ the season for tricks and treats! Are you feeling uneasy with the haunting holiday of sweets approaching? Between keeping candy by the front door for the tricker-or-treaters and perhaps your own trick-or-treaters bringing home a pillow case full of sweets, this is an important time of the year to practice mindful eating. No need…

Halloween—it’s probably one of the least likely times of the year that you want to interact with a nutrition professional.  But if you’ve been traveling down the mindful eating road with me, I can guarantee you that you can handle this holiday AND enjoy some candy too! Halloween can be tricky because let’s be honest,…

Valentine’s Day is often a day filled with indulgences.  Popular gifts include sugary sweets and chocolate.  But why not treat your sweetheart to a gift that’s not just thoughtful but healthy too! Check out some of the ideas below for some healthier ideas for this Valentine’s Day. Handmade Cards: Get scissors, paper and markers and…

When you think of Halloween, the first few things that come to mind are probably costumes, trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and of    course TONS of candy and sweets.  It’s the only night of the year where we can transform ourselves into any character of choice (and not be labeled as crazy).  And of course…