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Going back to school means many things…new clothes, new teachers, new pens and pencils and it’s time to start packing lunches again! Most of today’s school lunches are filled with sodium and fat-packed chips, greasy pizza and sugar-filled sodas and juices. The typical back to school lunch consists of processed, refined foods that offer little nutritional value. Moms and dads everywhere are filling their kids’ lunchboxes with unhealthy food that can slow them down and cause future health problems. However, when healthier school lunches are packed, they are often returned home uneaten. What can parents do about this? Are there healthy school lunches that actually taste good? Of course there are, and with a little preparation and creativity, you’ll be packing healthy school lunches in no time.

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and enjoy the fun and sun and our country’s independence. If you are like most Americans, you will celebrate by barbequing in the backyard with friends and family, and much to the chagrin of your registered dietitian and personal fitness trainer, you will feast on fat-laden meats and sugar-filled treats. However, there are plenty of healthy Fourth of July recipes so you can enjoy the holiday without any guilt. By fixing healthy BBQ recipes, you can feel free to enjoy the holiday and be healthier because of it!

The warmer weather is upon and we all know what that means; summer is right around the corner and it’s time to bust out the bikinis! The hot weather and bikini season means that the gyms will soon be filling up with scores of women looking to shape up for summer. Call your Personal Trainer and get your Registered Dietitian on speed dial because the summer sun is coming quick. If you’re looking for a summer shape up, then consider these tips for the easiest ways to get in shape for summer!

In recent years it has been widely understood that carbohydrates, commonly referred to as carbs, are to be avoided at all costs. It seems like everywhere you turned, another person was going on a low-carb or no-carb diet and putting a figurative big red “X” on all things with the “C-word”. Dietitians, nutrition experts who have completed a dietitian training program, and Personal Fitness Trainers were bombarded with patients and clients asking whether or not they should join this booming fad diet or not.

It’s summer. While that means a lot of things, it definitely means ROAD TRIP for many Americans. Something about the summer sun, the open road, the beckoning coast and the pursuit of the best ice cream cone gets our engines going. But gas station grub and fast food along the way can really put a [...]