Can you believe that it is already time to think about going back to school?   As a parent, you are probably anxious thinking about your child returning to school and dropping all the healthy habits they picked up this summer. From play to eating habits, your child’s daily routine is going to be thrown…

Did you know that winter is the time of year when there is the biggest uptick in viruses like the flu? This is because most people stay indoors, and bacteria and germs are easily transmitted from one person to another.   While getting sick can be inevitable, there are some things that you can try…

March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that was started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness around the importance of making healthy eating choices and incorporating physical activity. The hope is to help people make informed decisions around…

The weather is warming up and the snow is slowly melting away, which can only mean one thing, it’s officially March (although we have had snow storms in March in years past, but I’m not going to think about that)!   There are some many big reasons to celebrate this month, but most important, it’s…

February is American Heart Month! This month is not only a time to celebrate romance, it’s also a time to focus on your heart health and celebrating all the amazing things your heart does for you each day.   Functions of the Heart   Now you may be wondering, what exactly does the heart do?…

In the United States, 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect annually. These defects can vary in severity and in what body part is affected. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness on the impact of birth defects and on ways to help reduce the risk…

As a kid, I was known as Bonnie the Baker. I loved to bake, especially cookies, but hated to clean up (my mom got that job, she’s such a sport!). So, you can imagine how happy I am to bring you today’s blog on baking!   Did you know that the word cookie comes from…

Did you know that probiotics may have a beneficial effect on your mental health? Scientists believe there may be a link between your gut health and your brain. There has been increasing research on the connection between these two body parts and how probiotics can be a beneficial factor.   Probiotics are live microorganisms found…

Did you know that almost 30 million children receive nutritious lunches every school day because of the National School Lunch Program? It’s important for children to get the nutrients they need to stay focused and concentrated in school. The National School Lunch Program has standards that ensure the nutritional needs of students are met so…

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This annual campaign was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness about informed food choices, sound eating, and the importance of physical activity.   This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” This theme encapsulates the basic principle of intuitive eating…

As Mother’s Day is approaching this Sunday, May 12th, its time to give Mom the recognition she deserves.  Not that this should be the only day to be grateful to all the moms out there; they should be celebrated everyday!  Whether blood-related or not, or they’re a mother figure in your life, these nurturers go…

The summer can be a very busy time for families, from long days at camp to never-ending beach days, it can seem impossible to have structured family time. However, with school quickly approaching it’s important now more than ever to spend quality time with your children. This August, take the time to celebrate National Kids…

It’s easy to let life’s day-to-day activities become a priority over your own needs. Whether it’s work, family, or social obligations, it can be tough to let health be the focus, especially for women. Our families seem to always come first as a natural instinct, but sometimes this may not always be best. That is…

These are 2 questions that I get often when people reach out to me to inquire about my services. It makes sense. People want to know who I am, what my background is and what I actually do. This is important information before deciding whether to work with me or not.   But when I…

Energizing, delicious and refreshing…who doesn’t love an iced coffee on a hot summer day? Iced coffee is the perfect drink to jumpstart your morning or for an afternoon “pick me up” on those long, hot days. But you must be mindful that not all iced coffees are created equal!   Although coffee does not contain…

Did you know that July 7th was National Macaroni Day? In recent years macaroni, as well as pasta in general, has gotten a bad rap. The “low carb” craze has many people cutting back on their intake of this tasty wheat product, but is this really necessary?   No, it’s not!   Why? Because pasta…

Don’t let the tiny size fool you, blueberries are jam packed with health benefits. This powerful fruit is actually categorized as a super food. Therefore, there’s no better way to showcase all that blueberries have to offer than by celebrating National Blueberry Month this July!   For years the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) worked…

Remember the old saying, “you are what you eat”? I hope you do, because it’s a great quote to live by and goes perfectly with National Eat Your Vegetables Day!  If you remember to eat your vegetables daily, then you’ll be one step closer to reaching your health goals. Vegetables are a vital part of…

March is National Nutrition Month® (NMM) and every year there is a new theme to engage you, the public. NNM was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is intended to promote nutrition education, highlighting the importance of making informed food choices, and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. NNM became a…

What better way to bring in January than by celebrating National Pizza Week! Pizza is definitely a popular food and this is one food holiday we can get behind.   Did you know that if pizza is made right, it can contain all of the food groups? Yup, you read that right! Some may label…