Navigating the Grocery Store
The grocery store can be a little intimidating, especially for someone that isn't used to grocery shopping alone. There are so many...
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Apr 21, 20192 min read
Let's Talk Serving Sizes
What's the difference between a portion and a serving? A portion is the size you choose to eat A serving is the actual measured size of a...
Apr 19, 20195 min read
Eating Healthy During College-Eating on Campus
Eating healthy on campus can be quite the challenge. Trust me I've been there. Between all of the unhealthy options everywhere you look...
Apr 12, 20192 min read
Eating Healthy During College: Dorm Room Hacks
My freshman year of college, I lived in a dorm and not one of the nice, new dorms. We're talking community showers, a tiny kitchen that...
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Fiber-what is it and why do I need it?
I'm sure you've heard it before, "You should eat more fiber," but what is fiber and why should I be worried about getting enough? Dietary...
Mar 11, 20194 min read
Breaking Down the Nutrition Label
I used to be overwhelmed when looking at a nutrition label on packaged foods. Where do you start? What does all of this mean? The...
Mar 6, 20195 min read
Eating Disorders and Treatment-from an intern's perspective
As part of my senior internship this semester I have had the opportunity to shadow/intern at Fairhaven Treatment Center, and since this...
Feb 19, 20195 min read
Let's Talk Macronutrients-Protein
It's all things protein for the third and final post on the Let's Talk Macronutrients series. What are some things that you believe about...
Feb 12, 20194 min read
Let's Talk Macronutrients-Lipids (aka Dietary Fats)
To continue on with part two of the macronutrient series, let's talk about dietary fats. First off, what is a dietary fat? A dietary fat...
Feb 5, 20194 min read
Let's Talk Macronutrients-Carbohydrates
To start my first Nutrition 101 blog post, I thought what better way to start than a three part series on the topic of macronutrients....
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