The Most Popular Food Trends for 2019

There are SO MANY trends this year. Did you know being a Dietitian is one of them? 😉 It was honestly tough to narrow down the list but thankfully these trends are all over the restaurant industry, social media, and television! 2019 is the year of sustainability and health. All I have to say is...it's …

Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art

Have you ever just gazed upon cheese? Looked deep into its cheesy soul? It's quite magical how it comes in many different sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Cheese really is like a work of art, both take time and skill to create. I think it's quite fitting that we talk about cheese during Grand Rapid's …

Caprese Pasta with Chicken Meatballs, al fresco style!

It's that time again, al fresco Tuesday!! Over this past month, Tuesdays have honestly become my favorite time of the week. Probably because I know I get to share a super fast and delicious weeknight meal with you! This week I tried al fresco's fully cooked chicken meatballs. And well...I'm addicted. Meatballs are one of my …

Doorganics: Delicious Deliveries Right to Your Door

Eating healthy…it often feels complicated and time-consuming, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. I used to be a Clinical Dietitian and spent my days preaching about good nutrition and how it reduces the risk of chronic disease. Even with the strong correlation between good health and good nutrition, people still fall short on eating …

Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of health care professionals for a long time. Studies have shown that the diet has positive effects on heart health, anti-cancer properties and could potentially extend life. This is thought to be due to the high antioxidant, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fatty acid content. The Mediterranean diet encompasses …

Ketogenic Diet

I have been fortunate to work with patients on the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. This diet helps to put patients in ketosis, which means they use fat as their main fuel source rather than glucose. This diet is highly effective at helping control seizure …