Beyond Dehydration: Why Electrolytes are Important & How to Make Sure You're Getting Enough of Them
Beyond Dehydration: Why Electrolytes are Important & How to Make Sure You're Getting Enough of Them
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
Fruit is naturally sweet and contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, and beans are a great source of fiber, which makes them an...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Chili Lime Baked (or Grilled!) Cod
Fish that are native to cold water are touted for their health benefits, specifically their omega-3 fatty acid content. When we think of...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- May 24
- 2 min
5 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Allergies.
Sneezing, itching, and wheezing, oh my! 5 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Allergies.
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- May 2
- 3 min
Dietitian's Choice: Asparagus Salad with Black Rice and Radishes
This recipe is bursting with the flavors of Spring! Asparagus, radishes, and parsley are paired with fresh lemon and olive oil dressing...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Apr 26
- 2 min
April is Alcohol Awareness Month; Here's What You Need to Know
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which is sponsored by the National Council for Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Alcohol use affects...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Dietitian's Choice: Spring Pea Salad with Mint
Peas are commonly thought of and prepared as green vegetables. Their bright green color, along with their ability to be prepared much...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Snoozing on Sleep? Everything You Need to Know About Getting Some Shut-Eye
Bodies function on a 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm, that controls critical processes like blood pressure,...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Dietitian's Choice: Green Tea Chia Pudding
You may have heard that it’s beneficial to drink green tea. Maybe you’ve even heard that green tea is an elixir of health. After all,...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Negative Body Image: It's Not Just for Teenaged Girls
That’s right. Body image struggles affect people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. They don’t discriminate, and they can be really...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Hummus
Unsure about this one? Don’t click away yet! This sweet treat is perfect for two of February’s big holidays, Valentine’s Day and...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Feb 1
- 2 min
New Year, New Trends: Health and Wellness in 2022
The year 2021 was one of continued chaos for people around the world. Daily lives were impacted on an ongoing basis, and people continued...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Dietitian's Choice: Smoky Black Bean Soup
Beans are often a pantry staple, and the space they take up is well deserved. They’re versatile and economical, and they’re a chief...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
Quick Guide to Good Handwashing
We can probably all agree that washing hands is an important step in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Global pandemic or...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Healthy Holiday Apple Crisp
What’s the difference between a ‘crisp’ and a ‘crumble’? Well, the debate is hot, but either r way there’s a streusel topping involved....
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Kimberly Crites
- Oct 28, 2021
- 3 min
Dietitian’s Choice: Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Here is an easy on the road recipe for any truck driver that wants a healthy and hearty meal that is easy to prep and cook. All it takes...
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Kimberly Crites
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
Smile! Do’s and Don’t’s for Oral Health
Oral health, which includes everything relating to the mouth—teeth, gums, tongue, etc., is an important part of overall health. We hear...
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Kimberly Crites
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Dietitian’s Choice: Anti-Inflammatory Golden Milk
Turmeric is a relative of ginger and, like ginger, has traditionally been used as a culinary staple for many years, especially in its...
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Kimberly Crites
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
In Pain? 5 Tips for Natural Pain Relief
September is Pain Awareness Month, and if you’re like nearly 100 million other Americans, you know what it’s like to be in pain. Per...
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Kimberly Crites
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Dietitian’s Choice: Simple Pesto Recipe
Pesto is a delicious, nutrient-rich, and extremely flavorful concoction that has many uses. The ingredients that traditionally create...
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