Savoring the Season: Balancing Sweetness for Everyone

Savoring the Season: Balancing Sweetness for Everyone

This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and delicious indulgences. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes specialist, I understand the unique challenges...
9 Easy Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy

9 Easy Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy

1. Don’t hit the snooze button. Dozing for a few extra minutes can actually make you feel more tired and less focused during the day because it short-circuits your ability to get a full sleep cycle. 2. Boost your energy by drinking a big glass of water. Being even a...
What I learned on My Farm Tour in San Joaquin Valley

What I learned on My Farm Tour in San Joaquin Valley

This post is sponsored by The Alliance For Food and Farming (@SafeProduce). However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, media dietitian, mom, and consumer I ❤️ going on farm tours. I especially...
How Many Burpees Does 1 Cookie Equal?

How Many Burpees Does 1 Cookie Equal?

A few years ago I remember seeing a chart of “burpee equivalents” for food. Do you remember it? How many burpees to work off what you eat? A cookie = 141 burpees Small meatball sub = 402 burpees Big Mac = 506 burpees I’ve also seen charts for how many miles it takes...