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Welcome to our interactive nutrition blog. Yes! You help drive the content of this blog each month by sending in nutrition-focused questions. Our registered dietitian is excited to answer questions to help guide you to living your best, healthiest life.
Your questions are reviewed each month for response and then published in this monthly blog.
We also invite you to use the search bar to find previously answered questions supporting a topic of interest. If we haven’t answered your question yet, please submit and watch the next blog post for your answer.
Ask the RD | October
A focus on some basics around healthy snacks, deciphering those Daily Values, and deconstructing the Nutrition Facts label. The dots are connected around blood sugar levels and food choices that's helpful for everyone. We also dive into the best guidance for healthy choices when eating out.
Ask the RD | August
August topics offer differences between low/reduced/no added salt labels – always use care with sodium, how anti-inflammatory foods support those new to quitting nicotine, and an opinion on the debate between organic and conventional produce.
Ask the RD | July
Get insight into detouring the salt cravings, best choices for store-bought salad dressings, lowering the lentil discomfort – it's a thing, and guest expert advice on nutritional guidance for cancer patients.
Ask the RD | March
We’re covering creative healthy twists with store-bought salads, weighing in on coconuts, enriched vs. fortified foods, and carb timing with diabetes.
Ask the RD | December
Let’s learn together: understanding the healthy plate in balancing your fruits and veggies - did you know peas are carbs?!, how to cut the high sugar and high fat cravings, best food choices pre- and post-exercise, and sugar substitute options.
Ask the RD | November
We are covering supplements - are they healthy, the health benefits of nuts, disguising veggies in food, cheese options for lactose intolerant, tomatoes vs. arthritis, starchy vs. non-starchy veggies, whole milk products vs. others, and low fiber food choices.