Low Carb Bagels that are Diabetic-Friendly, According to a Dietitian

A variety of low carb bagels, including plain and everything bagels

If you’ve ever seen the nutrition label on a bagel, you know the carbs can be quite high. This should be no surprise to someone with diabetes. Yet, what might be surprising (in a good way!) is the fact that low carb bagels exist. Yay! The latest food scene has been expanded to include low […]

Low Carb Hot Dog Buns for Diabetics, According to a Dietitian

Low Carb Hot Dog Bun with Hot Dog and Toppings

Did you know you can enjoy hot dog buns as a diabetic? It’s true! With low carb hot dog buns on the market, the options have opened up for those being carb-conscious. If low carb hot dog buns don’t entice you, then you can still eat a regular bun with diabetes using the tips below. […]

Athletic Greens Reviews: A Registered Dietitian Weighs In

A hand reaching for a green drink on the counter

A friend of mine asked me to provide Athletic Greens reviews as a supplement awhile back. I gave him a lot more information than was expected, which is always good to hear. I was providing my expert opinion because it is needed. A lot of people get led astray by supplement promises that may or […]

Is Body Armor Healthy? A Dietitian’s Review

A Body Armor Super Drink bottle next to a Body Armor Sport Water bottle

Is Body Armor healthy? A popular sport drink, like BodyArmor, may be considered healthy by some and not healthy by others. This article aims to provide pertinent information for you to make an informed consumer decision. BodyArmor Background BodyArmor was created by Mike Repole in 2011 under BA Sports Nutrition LLC. It has now become an […]

10 Kitchen Organization Buys by a Dietitian

a beautiful kitchen with shelves and cabinets, white and brown color with pops of blue

For those who don’t know, I enjoy cooking and baking (if hard-pressed, I’d say baking wins!). I have many gadgets and appliances that are my go-to’s. Yet, it donned on me that I have a lot of kitchen organization tools and accessories that I use daily. So, here they are! :) Plus, all of these awesome […]

Review of Panera’s Charged Lemonades by a Dietitian

Are the Panera charged lemonade drinks a healthy alternative to coffee and espresso drinks? No, the new Panera charged lemonades are not healthier alternatives to coffee or espresso. The main reasons, in my professional opinion, are ingredients needing more research on healthfulness and total sugar content contributing to “empty calories.” Two ingredients jump out while […]