There’s been a lot of talk about the amount of sodium in the foods we eat.  After the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans updated sodium recommendations, the chatter around the mineral has continued to get louder. Recently, Boston Market, a major food chain with over 400 locations, announced it will be removing all salt shakers […]

I’m the Snoozin’ Queen. I’ll snooze for hours on end if allowed and often reap unintended consequences because of it. Just this Wednesday, I snoozed for two hours. TWO HOURS. The ironic thing is, when I press snooze for a long time I’m just as tired (or even more tired) as I would’ve been had […]

Sometimes, I need a dose of reality. Those who know me, know it isn’t uncommon for me to have mini-freakouts from time to time. It happens in most parts of my life and exercise is no exception. Let me explain… When I run, I have a tendency to psych myself out and think my heart […]

by Allison Knott, MS, RD I love sharing articles I’ve written for other publications and I was thrilled to contribute to the latest Dietitians in Business and Communications dietetic practice group newsletter, Dimensions. 1.       TweetList Pro by Zooble, LLC – $2.99 Simple navigation between Twitter lists makes catching up on the latest tweets a breeze. View […]

I’ve made my struggles with running very clear. When I run, I don’t look happy, or relaxed, or even like I’m enjoying it the least bit. My face turns a crazy shade of red with white splotches around my eyes my mouth and it stays that color for at least two hours after. Sounds pleasant […]

If you’re reading this, you’re probably among the many Americans who sit in front of a computer screen for the majority of the day. And you probably spend quite a bit of time eating at your desk. Snacking at work can be one of two things: A mindless eating binge or a healthful addition to […]

Have you ever wondered how many grams of added sugar are in the food you’re eating? Would it change what you eat if you knew? A debate about this very idea, labeling added sugar on the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP), is now heating up. A coalition consisting of the American Heart Association, Center for Science […]

Welcome to the latest (and newest!) section of Choices.Habits.Lifestyle. Waking Up Fridays will come to you every…Friday (too obvious?). It’s my little way of waking up your mind, your thoughts, your Friday with nutrition and fitness focused inspiration.  Now, get reading, sharing, thinking, commenting…all those things you do best! When the going gets tough… Why […]