Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD

Artificial Sweeteners vs. Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar vs. Natural sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and natural sweeteners: Are they ok and how much can you use?

July 11, 2019 3 Comments

Easy Last Minute 4th of July Cookout Recipes

This collection of Easy Last Minute 4th of July Cookout Recipes is straight from some of my favorite dietitians and perfect for that scenario we’ve all encountered… maybe your plans change last minute, or you just simply forgot to grab what you needed at the store… but you suddenly find yourself needing to think of SOMETHING to bring to the 4th of July party you’re going to. And if you’re like me sometimes, you don’t remember until the day of, or the day before. These Easy Last Minute 4th of July Cookout Recipes are perfect for this situation. Simple ingredients that you may already have on hand or can easily grab at the store and have minimal prep time.

June 29, 2019 No Comments

48 Quick and Easy Meatless Meals for Busy People

June 17, 2019 No Comments

Snack lunch and snack dinner: THE 5 minute meal solution

What comes to mind when you hear the words “snack dinner” or “snack lunch”??

June 14, 2019 2 Comments

Why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday…

Did you know that only 49% of people actually take a true lunch break each day? In this post, I’ll cover some things to consider about your lunchtime routine, and why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday.

May 23, 2019 No Comments

My Ultimate Snack Plan for Road-tripping with Kids

This summer will be the first time we’ve taken our kids on a true road trip longer than 5 hours. So, I’ve decided to share my Ultimate Snack Plan for Road-tripping with Kids with you!

May 18, 2019 No Comments

Eating this food could support your brain health…

Eating this food could support your brain health… plus a Sweet & Savory Brain Boosting Breakfast Bowl recipe

May 9, 2019 No Comments

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party with no added sugar

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo Party with no added sugar

Keep reading to find my tips for everything you need to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party (and for celebrating National OJ Day on May 4th!), including Florida Orange Juice no added sugar recipes, and both mocktails and cocktails for your friends and family to enjoy!

May 1, 2019 No Comments

What to eat before and after a workout

There’s a lot of misinformation about nutrition out there, so when it comes to fitness nutrition, it’s important to understand why I give certain recommendations.

April 7, 2019 No Comments

Are carbs bad for you?

Carbs, carbs, carbs. There’s a reason they’re so comforting. Did you know they are your brains PREFERRED source of fuel? So, if you want me to cut to the chase and just answer that one big question, “Are carbs bad for you?” the answer is most definitely…

March 28, 2019 1 Comment

Teaching thankfulness at Valentine’s Day with gratitude jars

Growing up, I always looked forward to Valentine’s Day because it meant that my mom would give us treats and a pair of goofy heart socks. For us, it was never about the date night, but rather simply one more opportunity to express how much our family means to each other, but in fancy footwear.

February 5, 2019 No Comments

How much protein do you actually need?

So, how much protein do you actually need? What are the best types? Plant based or animal protein? And so on… It’s probably the most talked about nutrition topic or nutrient across all media platforms, yet the one that leaves the most questions in consumer minds.

January 31, 2019 1 Comment