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Anyone who is looking to save time in the kitchen should try small batch cooking. This entails cooking one large recipe to have multiple servings on hand throughout the week! Having one of these on hand during the week can make it easier to build a Plate Method meal, with 1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 […]
Meal planning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a beneficial skill to keep your mind engaged and your belly happy. Now is a great time to flex those culinary muscles and continue healthy habits while cooking. Adapting to this new normal may require some changes with how you have been planning and preparing, though. Utilize […]
Written by Megan McNamara MPH, RD, LDN I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t need advice on a symptom-free period. I already have all the Midol, heating pads, and peanut butter M & M’s within an arm’s reach.” Cramps, bloating, fatigue, irritability, cravings, mood swings, depression, you name it…most of us experience premenstrual syndrome […]
Gut health is all the rage in health trends. Dietitians care so much about your gut because it’s where digestion and nutrient absorption occur. This health “trend” will probably stick around for some time, though, since research indicates that our gut health can affect so many other aspects of our overall wellbeing. This includes […]
Remember January 1? You decided to trade in your pumpkin pie for chicken salad and your party dress for your sports bra. New Year’s resolution mode was engaged. Research says 41 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions, but only nine percent of those make it to their goals. The fact is most people bite […]
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Go Further with Food. On the national level, the campaign is focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. But here at Summerfield Custom Wellness, we have a different idea of what it means to […]
Traveling can derail some of our best plans for healthy eating. Here are some ideas for packable snacks and restaurant options for when you are on the go. Think about keeping some of these snacks in bags, coolers, and in the fridge at your final destinations. Nutritious Travel Snacks Aim for combining protein + […]
A lot of people aren’t completely sure about what a dietitian does. Some people think we are the food police. Some people think we are going to take away all of their cupcakes. Some people think that just because they had a bad experience with one dietitian, they will get the same exact level of […]
Wellness programs are not successful if they are unsustainable. People are well-equipped to yo-yo diet without the help of their employer. Your best strategy for success in creating effective programs is to plan with longevity and sustainability in mind. If the program you create is not sustainable on your end of the table, then […]
Remember Sally? She’s our friend we met in a previous post, “Workplace Wellness: Why It Matters” who, as a general rule, leads a sedentary lifestyle and eats take-out mindlessly most days of the week. We talked then about the reasons we owed it to Sally to have a worksite wellness program in place, and […]