by Heather Nielsen | Nutrition
The holidays are upon us and most of us will be buying gifts for friends and family, spending down the financial buffer we maintain throughout the year. Coupled with increased spending, we are also being bombarded with Christmas goodies, pies, sugar cookies, boxes of...
by Heather Nielsen | Wellness
World Anti-Obesity Day is on November 26th every year. This year it just so happens to fall on our Thanksgiving Day. How fitting is that? Although it would be better fitting with elastic pants! Okay, sorry, bad pun. All joking aside though, obesity has become a global...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for those who have a specialized or restrictive diet, this can be a daunting and confusing time. With so many foods you need to avoid, it can be overwhelming to create holiday meals compliant with your diet while still honoring...
by Heather Nielsen | Nutrition
Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day. However, it is also the most commonly skipped meal of the day. Mornings can be hectic with getting ready for work, packing lunches, and dropping kids off at school or a sitters house. It’s just easier...
by Heather Nielsen | COVID-19
November is National Diabetes Month. This rampant chronic disease can be debilitating and even deadly if left uncontrolled or mismanaged. In fact, about half of those with diabetes do not even know they have it! This is a dangerous place to be, and highlights the need...