March is National Nutrition Month, so I thought I would take this opportunity to share our nutrition philosophy here at Focus Integrative Centers. I can sum it up in 3 words. ALL. FOODS. FIT. Yes, you heard that right! Isn’t that such good news?! We strongly believe that all types of food can fit into a balanced diet.
Meal Planning in Quarantine: Tips from a Dietitian (and a Mom)
It’s a unique time. I guess I should say the Coronavirus or COVID-19 has brought about a strange and interesting time for our family. We’ve been home together for over a week now. Kind of like Christmas break, but… um, different. I have two early teen boys, a husband, and 2 dogs. All of us home, all of the time, for days and days. You know what that means? FOOD. LOTS. OF. FOOD.
Honoring Both Hunger AND Fullness
Thoughts from the Dietitian: What Self-Care Is, What It Is Not, & Why You Need to Know the Difference
Self-care. It’s quite the buzzword these days. I hear it a lot in the health world and I even find myself using it a lot. I firmly believe in the importance of self-care and believe it should be a part of everyone’s healthy lifestyle, but I think the point of it has gotten a little twisted in our culture. And by a little, I mean a lot.