September 8, 2022 Dietitian | Food | nutrition Katie Fletcher

What in the World are Adaptogens?

Adaptogens are “non-toxic plants that are marketed as helping the body resist stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological.” They can be herbs, berries, or other plants that have been shown to have exceptional health-promoting characteristics. In essence, adaptogens are meant to bring imbalances in the body, caused by stress and other external […]

August 12, 2021 diet | ERAS | Healthy Eating | Preop Diet Gillian Griffith

Summer Preop Diet: Using the Healthy Flavors of Summer to Get Fit for Your Fall Surgery

Nutrition is one of the most important parts of any surgery—after all, how strong and healthy your body is going into surgery plays a pivotal role in the success of your procedure and how quickly you’ll be able to get back to normal afterward. If you’re getting ready to undergo a surgery in the fall, […]

June 23, 2021 diet | Dietitian | Food | nutrition | postop diet | Preop Diet Gillian Griffith

The Importance of Good Nutrition: 5 Fascinating Ways Your Diet Affects Your Overall Wellness

We’re all well aware of the intrinsic link between our diet and our body weight—but the importance of good nutrition stretches far beyond waist circumference. When we understand the impact our diet has on our overall wellness—from the appearance of our skin to our body’s ability to fight viruses—reaching for a handful of fruit instead of fried […]

May 6, 2021 diet | Food | Healthy Eating | nutrition Marissa Adams

Ease Your Way Into Healthy Eating: 5 Tips to Rethink Your Approach

Listen—we love salty french fries and a creamy chocolate shake as much as anyone, but, in today’s health-conscious world, we’re all well aware that we cannot (unfortunately) subside off of our favorite cheat foods alone and expect to live a long, healthy, ailment-free life. Whether a doctor has told you it’s time to lower your […]

March 4, 2021 Clean Eating | Food | Healthy Eating | nutrition Marissa Adams

Up Your Nutrients: Healthy Food Swaps & Easy Additions for Next-Level Nutrition

With misleading labels boasting are-they-serious? Serving sizes, sugar-coated flakes posing as breakfast food, and salty snacks that are scientifically impossible to stop eating once you’ve started—in today’s modern world, it’s very possible to eat all day without actually consuming any real nutrition. So, what items are the major culprits and, how, exactly, can you ensure you’re fueling your body […]

January 29, 2021 Dietitian | nutrition | Nutritionist Marissa Adams

Get to Know Your Nutritionist or Dietitian

The Pros Who Can Help You Achieve Health Harmony Through the Power of Thoughtful Nutrition Whether as part of your presurgery or recovery plan—or perhaps just on your own as you work to form healthy habits—chances are you may end up working with a nutritionist or dietician at some point in your lifetime. To help […]

October 12, 2020 diet | nutrition | recipe Marissa Adams

One-Pot Wonder Veggie Pasta

We could probably all use a few more veggies in our diet. This Meatless Monday, try a quick, delicious veggie pasta that comes together in a matter of minutes! Budget-friendly and light on the cleanup (seriously, one pot is all you need!), this tasty veggie pasta will have you feeling good about your choices. If […]

February 28, 2020 Jamie Fletcher

Your Low Carb Diet Could Hurt Your Recovery After Surgery

As high-fat, ultra-low-carb diets like Atkins or the Ketogenic diet grow in popularity, we’re getting a clearer picture of the long and short term health effects of this style of eating. While many individuals see positive weight loss results from following a low-carb lifestyle,  it’s important to evaluate the drawbacks. For example, certain populations, like […]

January 10, 2020 health | nutrition Katie Fletcher

Five Healthy Foods For the Nutrition “Newbie”

Whether you’re looking to improve your sleep, cut down your marathon time, or fit into your favorite pair of pants, there’s no time like the present to give healthy eating a try. With nutrition and #fitness being trendier than ever, there’s plenty of nourishing, tasty, and instagrammable healthy food in just about every store or […]

December 23, 2019 health | holidays | nutrition Jamie Fletcher

Recipe Remix: Healthy Holiday Treats

Is it just us or does it feel like the holiday season really ramps up about mid-September and runs steady all the way into the New Year? While we’re all about soaking up the festive fun, we know that holiday season often involves a hefty dose of sugar-laden goodies and calorie-bomb cocktails (we’re looking at […]