The grocery store is a powerful place to learn about nutrition so bring consumers along virtually as a great starting point. 5 Ways to Connect Consumers to their Grocery Store on a Virtual Tour Introduce a few big-picture learning messages before getting into specifics Talk through real aisles of the store as an orientation Show real foods and/or packages of foods as demos Mention an easy recipe you like to make as a way to highlight specific foods Give tips to save time & money along with your nutrition-themed topic 5 Foods to Show Consumers on a … [Read more...] about A Grocery Store Tour Goes Virtual!
Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
Confidence adds a fun-factor to cooking and that's worth a lot. 5 Ways to Become More Confident with Cooking Read through your recipe before starting to cook. This is a very important tip and it's hard to follow for most people. When you read a recipe, there's a little organizing and a little learning which builds a little confidence. Do your best not to rush the process and you'll feel more comfortable about what you're getting ready to make. Commit to learning knife skills. There are very few recipes that do not require some knife work. From veggie soups to chicken stews to … [Read more...] about Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
It's small habits that add up to big nutrition wins. So, try one or more of these tips, consistently, for a beautiful shift to feeling better with quality nutrition. We celebrate Nutrition Month in March and yet moving in the direction of healthier, every day nutrition is a goal to shoot for. More energy, more joy in eating, more good reports from the doctor are what we all want -- so go for a subtle shift in your nutrition this month and then keep going with it all year long. 10 Tips for Nutrition Month...and All Year Long Wake up and drink a glass of water Work in a fruit … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress
If cooking stresses you out then you're not alone. Cooking is a skill that takes practice. Many of my clients are new to cooking or have felt more stress recently, so their kitchen confidence is low. This is normal and I typically nudge them to get into the kitchen anyway and start the learning process. 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress Pre-think your recipe, and later, your entire meal. Coming up with recipe ideas takes time and thought. It's the spark that makes a homemade meal experience come to life. By writing down all your ideas there will be extras to use another day, … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress
Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
If you struggle with ideas for healthier nutrition, try this: hire a registered dietitian and go for colorful food. Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling If you're like most of my clients then there's a certain mystery about how to get help for improving your nutrition. There's finding a good fit with a qualified professional. There's the insurance piece. And, there's the difficulty in explaining what you need in terms of counseling. Here is a how-to for taking the mystery out of nutritional counseling and 3 meal plans to get you started with healthier nutrition right … [Read more...] about Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
3 Things Everyone Can Do for a Healthier Gut
It's no fun to feel the bloating, gas, and pain that comes with GI upset. These strategies can help everyone with better gut health. Sometimes with food and nutrition, there are easy behavior shifts or slightly different food choices that can make a big difference and with gut (GI) health this is the case. When symptoms are severe, then medical-nutritional therapy may be diagnosed as a potential solution. When symptoms are mild yet bothersome then being proactive to address the problem is super smart. So, here are 3 things everyone can do for a healthier gut. 3 Things Everyone Can Do for a … [Read more...] about 3 Things Everyone Can Do for a Healthier Gut