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June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month, so of course, as dietitians, we’re eager to bring more to this conversation. June is a fabulous time to celebrate produce, given the abundance of fresh and seasonal items widely available. This gives us a chance to explore new varieties and preparations, and generally increase our […]
The American Heart Association has designated April as Move More Month, with the 1st Wednesday of April as National Walking Day. Since our approach to wellness at Summerfield includes the 4 pillars of nutrition, sleep, stress, and activity, we feel passionate about educating people on the power of disease prevention and health promotion when […]
The idea that each of us has a relationship with food that is unique to us is a concept with which many are unfamiliar. If we pause to think about it, we have relationships with pretty much all things in life, especially those we engage with daily. Regardless of how aware we are of […]
March is National Nutrition Month, a fabulous time to consider the role of nutrition and nutrition professionals in our culture and our daily lives. Eating is something we need to do regularly throughout our entire lives to sustain us and aid in our health and well-being. We are busy people in an ever-demanding world; […]
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme for 2025 is Food Connects Us. “What does food connect us to?” you may ask. While there are many things that food can connect us to, there are three overarching categories: ourselves, others, and the environment. Ourselves If you are reading this article, you may […]
February is Heart Health Month, and with that comes several considerations for what actions we can take to support the health of our hearts. Nutrition is one key area with numerous opportunities for action, including consideration of the amount and types of fat we eat, ensuring adequate fiber, and monitoring our sodium intake. In […]
Eating out while working towards health goals can sometimes be a source of stress. At times, it may seem as if certain options are off-limits if we want to make a healthy choice. On the other hand, eating out can be convenient when you are especially busy, such as taking kids to practice, completing […]
Blood sugar monitoring and management continue to gain interest as useful tools to empower individuals with more insight into their health. This data provides personalized feedback related to health behaviors so people can better understand the impacts of food, movement, sleep, and stress (among other things) on their blood sugar levels. Until recently, assessing […]
Amid the holiday season, it’s easy to get swept up in festivities and drift away from health habits. Sometimes, this is exactly what you need: a break from the usual and a gentler approach for a while. In other cases, getting swept up may mean you’re pulled further from actions that help you feel […]
Blood sugar management has become a buzzphrase in recent years. And rightfully so, with increased rates of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and insulin resistance. What many may be less familiar with is how blood sugar and insulin are connected, what insulin resistance means, and whether it’s something we can assess for early detection and management […]