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What Spring Brings
Our trees aren't quite here yet but if this weather keeps up, they will be soon! I can’t let this week go by without commenting on the absolutely gorgeous weather we’re having in Vermont....
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Healthy Eating, Deprivation & the Right Choice
What's the right way for you? It’s a debate that’s gone on since the beginning of “non-diet.” The question of whether people respond best to a structured approach to eating that helps get their...
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Will a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye & barley. Oats are often contaminated with it. If you go by what pop star Miley Cyrus says, the answer to the question in the title of this post is a...
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Benefits of Nuts and Seeds: What is Chia?
The benefits of nuts and seeds, as far as our health goes, are vast. Beyond health, they are also delicious, shelf stable, and easily portable. Nuts and seeds are a fantastic source of protein,...
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Mindful Eating Monday: The Benefits of Slowing Down
This just in: People who wolf down their food are two and a half times more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes than those who take their time according to new research presented at the joint...
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Stomach Acid and GERD
Lately, it seems like everyone is on medication for GERD or for heartburn. Whether the medications suppress acid production or neutralize it, in the end there may be consequences of eliminating...
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What Are Whole Foods?
Whole foods is a term thrown around a lot lately when we talk about healthy eating, but I’d imagine people may have asked the question, “what are whole foods?” When does something cross the line from...
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Beans: Not Just for Vegetarians
I’m always encouraging people to eat beans more often; they are loaded with nutrients and fiber. However, eating beans doesn’t mean you need to start using bean recipes that are 100% vegetarian. For...
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Baking Without Gluten
Whether you are avoiding gluten to manage celiac disease or gluten intolerance, you may find your first attempt (or first 20 attempts) at gluten free baking to be a challenge. Not only does gluten...
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Soup Recipes for Fall Vegetables
As much of the fall vegetables and fruits are ready for harvest, you may find yourself searching for recipes that allow you to use this produce well into the winter months. Currently in VT, much of...
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The Dirty Dozen List is Growing Like a Weed
Each year, the Environmental Working Group puts out a handy list of produce items that are highest to lowest in pesticide residues. The list highlights the top 12 items with the most chemical residue...
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Salad Dressings Part 2: Experimenting with Dressing Combinations and Dishes
Guest Post by Janet Zimmerman, RD, Green Mountain Nutrition Intern Last week, we looked at how to choose oils when making salad dressings. We also talked about the importance in varying up our...
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Eating Red Meat – How Much is Too Much?
Let’s face it, as much as we may rebel against guidelines, people still like them in a way. As a dietitian, it’s not unusual to get questions about eating red meat, eggs, sugar and how much is too...
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Gut Flora: Prebiotics and Probiotics
Guest Post by Janet Zimmerman, RD – Green Mountain at Fox Run Nutrition Intern Probiotics and prebiotics have recently become hot topics (for good reason I might add!). Our guts and digestive systems...
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It’s a Mira-KALE!
A series by Green Mountain alum Jacki Monaco on her journey to overcome binge eating. Follow her as she blogs about the victories and challenges of repairing her relationships with food, her body and...
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Nuts for Weight Loss?
Photo from: http://bakerbynature.com/sweet-spicy-mixed-nuts/ Increased Nut Consumption, Decreased Waist Circumference According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, you...
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The Health Benefits of Coffee
Infographic From: http://www.a-health-blog.com/health-benefits-of-drinking-coffee-infographic-1.html Is Coffee Good For You? I sure hope so; I love it. Previous concerns about excessive coffee...
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