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I wouldn’t have chosen dietetics as my career path if it didn’t matter. Nutrition can make a huge impact on someone’s quality of life. However, food is only one piece of a massive puzzle. What you eat can affect these other areas of health, but these areas will also have a strong effect on your nutrition.

Have you noticed as you get older it can be harder to stay in tune with your hunger cues? Mindful eating is all about staying present during your meals and listening to how your body feels. This can be a great habit to prevent overeating and to learn more about the foods you enjoy. Mindful eating and listening to your hunger cues go hand in hand.

How many times have you tried a fad diet like keto or Atkins just to fall off the wagon? Maybe you lost weight, and were proud of yourself, but soon gained the weight back and reverted back to your old ways quickly after finishing the diet. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This is extremely common and what I like to call – yo-yo dieting. Long-term success does not happen often on these diets because they are not sustainable, flexible, or individualized and they do not provide you with the support, education & accountability you need.

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and they’re completely right! Did you know that breakfast can actually help with weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle? Breakfast is one of the most commonly skipped meals for all individuals. Whether it’s due to being in a rush to get to work/school, wanting to get a few extra minutes of sleep, or feeling nauseous from waking up, breakfast is typically overlooked. Here are a few reasons why you should be consuming breakfast:

Wondering how you are going to stay on track with your health goals at your upcoming Fourth of July party? It’s easy to get carried away when diving into those delicious dishes or gathering with friends, especially when you don’t plan ahead. By making the right choices and thinking ahead of time, you can keep making progress with those health goals you’ve set.

Busting your diet at the bar or social gatherings? Did you know that liquid calories are an easy way to forget your goals and over consume. Along with that, added sugars are also often overlooked when it comes to beverages. Don’t worry, there is still a way to enjoy a few drinks with your friends while remaining smart about your goals!

Looking for a way to get some extra protein in your diet? Cottage cheese may be the answer for you! Cottage cheese is recently being added to recipes that you would never guess. If you aren’t a big fan of it, don’t pass these recipes up just yet.

Skipping out on your greens? Did you know that green fruits and vegetables have many health benefits! Green nutrients are known for keeping healthy vision, strong bones and teeth, and heart health.

Feeling anxious about going back to school and being able to manage your new healthy habits? We’ve got you covered with some helpful advice to hopefully put some of those nerves at ease.

Let’s get something straight. While what you eat is super important, health isn’t just about the salads you munch or the smoothies you sip. Health is a big, broad picture that includes a mosaic of activities and choices we make daily. Some days, that picture might not look as you’d like, and guess what? That’s totally fine.