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As a staff of certified nutritionists, our mission is to bring you the most up-to-date nutrition information that will enable employees to make strategic nutrition choices for their personal health needs and the needs of their family.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 23, 2023 0

Eat the rainbow: Tap into tan + white

We’re taught the rainbow has 7 primary colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet - and in this occasional series, we’ve discussed the unique set of nutrients and health benefits each of these colors provide. But what about the other colors that exist in nature?

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 9, 2023 0

Updates on artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners have been around for decades promising benefits such as reduced risk for diabetes and weight reduction. However, what most research is finding is that they don’t do either of these things and they might be doing more harm than good. Over the years, as we learn more about

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Violet NoeJuly 26, 2023 0

Plating more protein: 5 different pastas to try

Pasta is a staple in the American diet and a food loved by many (myself included!). Not only is pasta versatile, affordable, and easy to prepare, but absolutely delicious. While traditional pasta contains a little bit of protein – about 7 grams per 2-ounce serving – there are several alternative

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJuly 12, 2023 0

Swap your cereal

Do you have fond childhood memories of eating marshmallowy, chocolatey or fruity bowls of breakfast cereal and digging into those boxes for a new pencil topper, sticker or magical color-changing spoon? Do you also remember being hungry (dare I say hangry) within an hour or so of breakfast? What about

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJune 28, 2023 0

Eat the rainbow: Bring on the blue + purple

By now, you know that each color of the rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple – provides a unique set of nutrients and health benefits. No one color is superior to another which is why it’s important to paint your plate with as many colors as possible. As

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJune 14, 2023 0

Eat the rainbow: Go for green

Each color of the rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple – provides a unique set of nutrients and health benefits that allow our bodies to function more optimally. As we continue to work our way through the rainbow in this occasional series, let’s go for green. Remember, our

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 24, 2023 0

Greens powders: are they worth it?

The popularity of “greens powders” has exploded over the past few years with companies touting all kinds of health benefits and as an easy way to get your veggie servings in. But is this true? Are there benefits to taking these powders, and are they just like eating vegetables?

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 10, 2023 4

Environmental nutrition

As a dietitian/nutritionist the majority of my focus is on how food impacts our bodies and our health. But it is so important to also recognize the global impact of our food choices. We need to not just include our health in the decision, but also the biodiversity of the

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNApril 26, 2023 0

Curb Those Cravings: In the Moment

What do you do when you want that extra dessert or handful of chips, but you’ve reached a point where junk foods are getting in the way of your health goals?

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNApril 12, 2023 0

Curb those cravings: Planning ahead

Do you have a love-hate relationship with cookies, chocolate, potato chips, fill-in-the-blank? It’s important to know that there is nothing inherently wrong with you if you crave these foods. In fact, there’s plenty of science that explains why we reach for sweet, salty or savory foods over and over, but

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