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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 | November
Let’s open our eyes to the world of tempeh — tem-pay — and the health benefits of several types of oats. We dive into the causes of elevated LDL cholesterol - the not-so-great one. And we get a dietitian's perspective on prepared meal services, you may be surprised by Jamie's response.
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 | May
This month we learn about food choices to neutralize the post-workout sweat odor, strategies for menopausal weight gain and embracing our beautiful selves, and foods to minimize inflammation concerns.
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 | January
We are covering many topics this month: how heat - like a microwave - can change the nutritional value of food, choosing the right oil for your cooking needs - not all oils are made for the same temperatures, how unhealthy are processed meats, and foods to help with cholesterol and glycemic levels.
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.