Post by Megan Ware, RDN, LD. Read more about the dietitians at Nutrition Awareness here. True life: I have no patience for “food styling.” I do not have an “eye” for photography. I just want to make my food then EAT it, not take 100 photos of it trying to get the right angle with the…

Post by Kait Richardson, RDN, LD. Read more about the dietitians at Nutrition Awareness here. Okay single ladies and gents- listen up! We all know meal prepping in advance can help us stay on track with our fitness goals. Not only does it help deter us from grabbing a not-so-healthy option when we’re in a pinch…

Whether you’re a busy parent transporting kids from school to practice, a business professional jet setting the world for work, or a college student simply driving home for the holidays, you may not have the option to sit and have a meal around a table. Eating healthy on the go is a challenge that we…

Got a friend or family member who’s all about health and fitness? As self-declared health nuts, we put together a list of gifts that are dietitian approved and we would love to see under our tree! Bonus: We’ve provided easy links to order everything listed so you don’t ever have to set foot in a…

Books are one of my favorite things to give (and receive). With lots of gift giving opportunities around the corner, I thought I would share some of my most-loved reads of 2018 with you. For as many favorites as I found, I read (or listened to) just as many flops. Save yourself the time and…

In today’s world, convenience is king. We all want quick, healthy, on-the go options to keep us fueled throughout the day without having to spend hours in the kitchen. As a result, the number of ready to drink shakes on the market has exploded in recent years. Let’s get one thing straight first: just because…

Is it possible to eat plant-based AND get the benefits of being in ketosis? We tried the ketotarian diet and discuss our experience, cravings (or lack of), the benefits, and the downfalls of following the ketotarian diet. Also check out our previous experiments with popular diets: A Dietitian on the Carnivore Diet 7 Days on…

What are BCAAs? Have you ever seen someone in the gym drinking neon colored liquid out of a shaker bottle during their workout? They’re probably drinking a BCAA supplement. Branched chain amino acids, better known as BCAAs, are the building blocks of protein. There are nine amino acids that are essential, meaning that our bodies…

The carnivore diet is gaining in popularity and in order to get ahead of this trend, I decided to experiment with it myself. In this article, I cover what happened with my weight, cholesterol, shoulder pain, skin, energy levels, and more. What is the carnivore diet? All meat. In it’s simplest form, the carnivore diet…

Do you ever feel like you need a little extra boost to get your daily exercise in? Pre workout drinks and supplements are designed to help you get the most out of your workouts but buyer beware: many products over-promise and under-deliver. Let’s get one thing straight: the overwhelming majority of supplements are complete garbage….