by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Oct 29, 2018 | Nutrition
During September and October, you may notice green balls on the ground around trees. Did you know that inside these green balls are walnuts? Black walnut hulls drop from the tree when they are ready to be harvested, once the green outer hull has softened and split....
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Oct 24, 2018 | Nutrition
Halloween is the time of year for spooky decorations, creative costumes and of course, candy. Many parents want their kids to have fun trick or treating, but don’t necessarily love the abundance of candy that comes with it. The candy itself isn’t bad, but the...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Oct 5, 2018 | Nutrition
It is officially Fall, the air is crisp and cool, and pumpkin-flavored foods are available everywhere. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bars, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pies, and the list goes on-and-on. Although many typical pumpkin treats are packed with added...
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by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Sep 28, 2018 | Nutrition, Special Events
I often get asked about what bar I would recommend for quick, on-the-go fuel. One brand I always recommend is Picky Bars. I absolutely love these bars – taste, ingredients, nutritional profile, and their mission: “Create a real food energy bar balanced for sport.”...
by Aly Bouzek | Sep 24, 2018 | Nutrition
What are Carbohydrates & Why do I Need Them? All foods are made up of three macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates are used as energy for all cells, tissues, and organs. Your body is...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Sep 12, 2018 | Nutrition
Kids are back in school, and often times that also means back to packing lunches. You focus on packing a balanced lunch for your kids, but what about yourself? Are you someone who packs a lunch for work every day, or do you wait to figure out what you are going to eat...
