Dietitian Insights

Get insights from Mary Ellen on nutrition, wellness, and life as a working mom, plus expert tips on meal planning, mindful eating, and balance for better health.

1 tbsp chia seeds

14 fun facts about chia seeds

Chia seeds are a nutrient dense complete protein containing fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

How to Stay Awake Without Coffee

When you need to stay awake without coffee, check out these healthy recommendations from a registered dietitian!

FNCE 2018: A diabetic dietitian does DC

It’s been a few weeks since I got home from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo 2018 (FNCE for you non-dietitians), and just like last year, I’m so glad I went! In a job where your “co-workers” are online and I almost always work from the comfort of my dining room table, it’s so refreshing to see my friends and fellow dietitians in person, as well as meet some of the faces behind brands and organizations I know and love.

Top 5 Foods for Glowing Skin

You know that what you eat affects your health, but did you even think that it could make your skin healthier?

How to handle Halloween candy and kids

This time of year, I get asked ALL THE TIME about how to handle Halloween candy and kids. In this article, we cover some different strategies to consider.

How to host an avocado brunch

How to host an avocado brunch. Ain’t no party like an avocado party!! Here are all my tips and tricks on how to host an avocado brunch!

salmon patties in ninja air fryer

What can you cook in an air fryer?

It’s probably one of the hottest cooking trends right now, but you may be wondering, what can you cook in an air fryer?

Top 7 Cheapest Most Nutritious Veggies

ALL veggies offer some sort of nutritional value and they all are nutritious. But with that being said, there are a few that offer a little bit more than others and if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, might be a better choice for you…

10 ways to be a better grocery shopper

Whether you want to spend less time in the grocery store, save money on the things you buy, or stress less while you’re there, I think we can all agree, we could use a little help in the grocery shopping department. I learned the following 10 ways to be a better grocery shopper last month when …

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