by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jan 12, 2019 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Unlike hot cocoa and snowman, two words not associated with winter are “fresh produce”. It’s easy to be tempted to grab some unhealthy comfort food and leftover holiday treats instead of seeking out healthy foods this time of year. Holiday time and winter in general...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Dec 28, 2018 | Nutrition/ Wellness |
At time of year, there’s a lot of debate as to whether or not to make New Year’s Resolutions. Everyone seems to have an opinion; and those who are anti-resolution believe there will be a lack of follow through once the novelty of the resolutions wears off. Thus,...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jun 21, 2018 | Nutrition/ Wellness
I was not compensated by Lifeway Foods, but they did donate product for my clients to sample. Blog inspired by my clients. All opinions are my own. Spruce Up Your Smoothie Smoothies are popular with my clients for good reason. They are a great way to get in quality...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | May 20, 2018 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Research shows a clear association of olive oil to benefits for heart disease and related conditions including, cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels, type 2 diabetes and obesity. But with regards specifically to cancer risk, although research is suggestive of...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jan 31, 2018 | Nutrition/ Wellness
Just like sugar, sodium also lurks in many foods. I looked at a wide variety of products in multiple supermarkets so I could give you the lowdown. It was an eye-opening experience for me and I think you’ll be just as shocked! Here are my findings, along with some...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jan 30, 2018 | Nutrition/ Wellness
I bet you know that excess dietary sodium can increase your blood pressure and risk for heart disease. But did you know that consuming too much salt can also increase your risk for cancer, specifically gastric cancer? I notice a trend towards people wanting to opt for...
