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by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Mar 14, 2018 | Nutrition
What comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day? Corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, fish and chips, and all sorts of foods and drinks dyed green – from beer to cupcakes. You don’t have to completely skip the traditional dishes, but try incorporating...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Mar 6, 2018 | Nutrition
Learning to eat not only for nourishment, but enjoyment is an important part of developing sustainable healthy eating habits. March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The focus is on the importance of...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Feb 26, 2018 | Nutrition
February is American Heart Month, but improving your heart health should go beyond this month and last all year. Heart month is to bring awareness about cardiovascular disease and ways to prevent it. You can reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease at any age...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Feb 15, 2018 | Nutrition, Running
It is finally here – a marathon and half marathon in the Corridor area! As an avid runner, I wish that I could participate in the RUN CRANDIC race this April, but becoming a mommy to our second daughter at the end of March, is well worth missing out on it this year. I...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Feb 1, 2018 | Nutrition
When I think of sweet and juicy cherries, I think of summer. While most people enjoy cherries during the summer since their season is May-August, February is actually National Cherry month. It was established to help bring awareness to the availability of the fruit...
by Ashley Pearson, Registered Dietitian | Jan 23, 2018 | Nutrition
Peanut butter is delicious –I eat it every day! Not only does it taste good, but it is an easy way to get a nutrient boost. Peanut butter may contain a significant amount of fat per serving, but it is the heart healthy type of fat. It is rich in unsaturated fats,...
