Today marks World Osteoporosis Day, which is a day near and dear to my heart. Ever since witnessing the debilitating impact this disease had on my own grandmother, who actually fractured her back from just coughing, I have been determined to learn more about how to prevent osteoporosis. If you had asked me before I […]
Nutrition News
Seven Omega-3 Rich Lunch Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Are you struggling to come up with a variety of brown bag lunch ideas now that school is back in session? I usually start out the first week with lots of creativity and then after a few days of packing lunches, I run out of ideas. Sound familiar? To help you out (as well as […]
Critical nutrients for mom and baby when breastfeeding
Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week, a week that holds a very special place in my heart as it calls attention to the health benefits offered by exclusively breastfeeding during the first six months. As a breastfeeding mother myself, I know feeding your child can be a struggle. When nursing, you need to […]
Choline for All: Everything You Need to Know About Choline
When I first found out I was pregnant, I instantly began to worry about pretty much everything. Was the water I was drinking pure enough? Would doing crunches at the gym squish my baby? Was I eating enough fruits and vegetables to make sure my growing baby had the nutrients he needed? But do you […]
Your Bikini Body is Ready For Swimsuit Season – Even If You Think It Isn’t
Summer is officially here! If you are like most overly stressed out moms, you’re probably experiencing a mix of glee and dread all at the same time. The longer, less structured days allow for a bit more freedom without the craziness of running from one activity to the next. Yet at the same time, all […]
5 Reasons Why Eggs Should be on Your Plate This Month
I can’t believe it’s already May! As excited as I am about the warmer weather, there is something happening this month that I am even more EGG-cited about. Can you guess what it is? It’s National Egg Month! Egg-cellent right?! Okay, I will stop with the corny egg jokes, but the truth is I can’t […]
Could Your Personality be Making You Gain Weight?
When it comes to weight loss, a lifestyle change that is customized to you and your dietary habits is the key to success. Just as we all have different personalities, we also each have a unique weight loss personality. This is why a ‘one size fits all’ approach to weight loss just doesn’t work. Tailoring […]
Meal Prep Essentials for the Healthiest Week Yet
I am excited to partner with one of my favorite Greek yogurts, Dannon® Light & Fit®, to bring you this post. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. If you asked me to share just one tip […]
Why we need to stop food-shaming each other
A few days ago I was giving a talk at a corporate event and one of the attendees wanted to know if it was ever OK to feed his child a fruit that wasn’t organic. Apparently his mother-in-law would give him a death stare anytime he dared to offer a non-organic grape to his son. […]
Shamrock Spinach Pancakes
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! With my name being Erin there’s no way I couldn’t share with you a fun recipe to celebrate the day. So here you go- one of my favorite creations: Shamrock Spinach Pancakes These little guys are so fun to make and only have 50 calories and 2 grams of carbohydrate per […]