by Erica Harper MS, RDN. | Jun 15, 2023 | Nutrition
Stay Hydrated Summer is the perfect time to be outside enjoying the warm weather. It is important to remember that with the warm weather comes an increased need for adequate hydration. Remember to bring water with you when leaving the house and take frequent breaks to...
by Erica Harper MS, RDN. | Mar 31, 2023 | Nutrition
Spring cleaning doesn’t need to stop at your bedroom closet or junk drawer, take it a step further and clean out your pantry to set you and your family up for success with meal and snack time. A change of season is a great opportunity to take a look at those pantry or...
by Erica Harper MS, RDN. | Mar 21, 2023 | Nutrition
Fiber, it’s a word we likely have all heard but how much do we really know about it? Dietary fiber is defined as parts of plant foods your body can’t digest or absorb. There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber (dissolves in water) and insoluble (doesn’t dissolve in...
by Erica Harper MS, RDN. | Mar 21, 2023 | Soups and Salads
Fiber Full Quinoa Salad This salad is loaded with fiber and plant-based protein tokeep you feeling fueled and full! 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp sea saltpepper to...
by Erica Harper MS, RDN. | Jan 11, 2023 | Nutrition
This time of year often brings the “New Year, New Me” mentality into full swing. Often we go to extremes with eating well and exercising like crazy. Do you ever notice how your gym feels really crowded come January with people you have never seen and as the months...