The Wellness Bite
Discover the path to better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle with insights from our expert team of Registered Dietitians.
Introduction to Holiday Cooking The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate and connect over delicious foods. Oftentimes, these meals are more energy- and carbohydrate-dense, with more sugar, than what people eat day to day. For individuals navigating diabetes, holiday meals can be challenging....
Introduction to Menopause Menopause has two phases: Perimenopause is the transitional phase characterized by irregular periods and hormonal fluctuations, while post-menopause refers to the time after menopause when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Menopausal...
While not all people experience major symptoms with menopause, many can agree that the transition brings numerous challenges, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Other common symptoms of menopause include mood swings, weight gain, and muscle loss, and your...
Many people who experience pregnancy look forward to the standard glucose screening with some amount of dread, simply due to the unpleasant sugary drink and the necessity of having blood drawn. However, this test is vital for the health of...
Dietitian vs Nutritionist for Weight Management There are plenty of people out there peddling the hype of quick weight loss results, but those who are trying to make lasting changes will benefit significantly by working with someone who has the...
Many people experience heartburn or acid reflux in their lives, but not everyone has chronic symptoms of it. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a chronic condition in which food contents from the stomach flow back into the...
Introduction Have you ever felt that your food betrayed you, causing you to reach for antacids or hold your chest halfway through dessert? That searing, occasionally discomforting feeling at the table might point to two quite different problems: gastritis or...