Most people fall short on consuming the recommended intake of 25-35 grams of fiber per day, with 5-10 grams coming from soluble fiber. Are you meeting your fiber goal? Women should aim for the lower part of the reference range, and men should get closer to 35 grams of fiber per day. What is the…
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Checking in With Your Health Goals
Only seven weeks until July begins; the start of the second half of the year! It is a great time to check in with yourself and any health goals that you made for yourself at the beginning of the year. Given the current obesity rate at close to 40% for adults (https://laurazervos.com/childhood-overweight-and-obesity/), it is no…
Avocado:
According to the USDA, avocado consumption has increased by 443% from 1995-2015. Avocados have made their way into our kitchens and many recipes. Avocados are not exclusive to any particular regional menu of the United States. They are in restaurants ranging from diners to fine dining establishments and even fast food! The Growing Season The…
National Nutrition Month:
Whether or not it came in like a lion or a lamb, March is National Nutrition Month, and as a registered and licensed dietitian, let me say; Welcome! Dietetic students learn early on in their training the importance of nutrition outreach to the public. Regardless of our everyday roles in hospitals, long-term care, grocery stores,…
My Favorite Baked Potato and Leek Soup
Love baked potato soup, but feel like it’s too much work or too heavy and caloric? Most of the goodness comes from the name itself; the potato has to be baked to get the delicious, hearty potato taste. I love this soup for many reasons; of course at the top of the list is the taste,…
Food Allergies:
Some food allergies are immediate and can have severe consequences if the individual does not receive immediate medical attention. We often hear about children with nut allergies that are unable to sit at a table where another child is eating peanuts; this is an example of a Type 1 IgG food allergy. In comparison, a…
