As a registered dietitian who works with cancer patients on a regular basis, I frequently get questions about the role that certain foods and ingredients have in prevention, treatment, and survival of the disease. Answering these questions is difficult these days because of misinformation in the media. Everyone thinks they are a nutrition expert and …
Buying fresh fruits and veggies can be intimidating for many reasons. One of those reasons is making it last. Fresh fruits and vegetables are perishable, which means they have a limited shelf-life and are susceptible to spoilage. No one wants to waste food or money, and that explains why buying fresh produce can be a turn-off. It …
One of the most common challenges that people experience when it comes to food is making the decision to cook more at home versus opting for fast food and other on-the-go options. The benefits of eating home-cooked meals are clear. Studies have shown that home-cooked meal eaters are more likely to eat smaller portions, more …
Exciting news! I’m not sure if this is exciting to anyone but me, but I’m sharing it with you all anyway: Fresh Fit Flourish has a brand spankin’ new logo! Although it’s been up on my website for about a month now, I haven’t “officially” shared it on the blog until today. You might …
It’s that time of year again: when everywhere we go and everywhere we look, “summer ready” diets are taking over. Magazines are promoting their beach body cleanses and detoxes. Big diet companies, such as Weight Watchers, are offering free weight loss programs to teens during the summer months (I still can’t believe this is a …