by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Feb 25, 2019 | Nutrition
Winter in the Midwest can be tough, and this winter has been especially brutal. It is easy to fall into a rut this time of year with exercise and food due to the cold and snow. March is quickly approaching, which means spring is right around the corner. The...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Jan 29, 2019 | Nutrition
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. is cardiovascular disease. Heart disease or stroke can occur at any age. February is Heart Month, which aims to bring awareness to heart disease and...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Jan 9, 2019 | Nutrition, Health Coaching
January is Thyroid Awareness Month which is our opportunity to help shed light on this small gland and the role it plays in our overall health and wellness. As confirmed by the American Thyroid Association, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Dec 20, 2018 | Nutrition
You have most likely heard of probiotics and prebiotics, but what are they and do you need them? They are components of food that may improve health, specifically gut health. Gut health has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason – the gut’s bacterial...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Dec 4, 2018 | Nutrition
It is that magical time of year. The lights…the ornaments… the tinsel… the pomegranates? The pomegranate is actually a traditional symbol of Christmas in Greece. During the winter it hangs from trees like Christmas ornaments across the Mediterranean...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Nov 12, 2018 | Nutrition
You may have heard a friend talking about collagen, seen it on your Instagram feed, or read about all the impressive ways it can impact your health in your favorite magazine. First off, what is collagen? Secondly, does it live up to the hype? What is Collagen?...
