Wholesome Nutrition Blog
4 Fit Mom Tips That Will Change Your Life
I think most of us can agree that being a mom is one of the best and hardest jobs we will ever have, right? Raising kids isn’t for the faint of heart and if I’ve learned anything over my last almost 13 years of being a mom, it’s that you feel like you have zero time...
Here’s Why You Have Cravings and What You Can Do About Them
You know how sometimes you start to get really strong cravings? Like you don’t know what you’ll do if you don’t go get ice cream right this second? Yeah girl, me too! And while there are some outside factors that can impact cravings like hormones and medical...
Ready to Stop the Late Night Snacking? Do These 5 Things.
You know that feeling when you get to the end of your day? You just got the kids to bed. You have your comfies on. You plop down on the couch with a cozy blanket to watch your show and think to yourself “man I could really use a little snack”. So you get up and grab...
5 Nutrition Truths You Need To Hear From a Registered Dietitian
There are so many nutrition myths, diets, and crazy ideas out there around what it takes to be healthy, or lose weight, or have a good relationship with food. What pains me the most as a registered dietitian, is that most people feel that in order to make a healthy...
Boost your metabolism: Stop the extreme low calorie dieting and start doing these 5 things
You’ve seen articles on metabolism boosting foods, right? Yeah, me too. But here’s the hard truth: No single food will boost your metabolism. Just like no single workout or specific lift will boost your metabolism either. Why am I always over here talking about...
A Healthier Spin on Breakfast Casserole
Holler atcha girl if you want a healthier breakfast casserole option this holiday season! (This is where I imagine you saying whoop whoop!!) Okay then I have just the recipe for you. Now, let’s be honest. A breakfast casserole with bacon, sausage, cheese, and hash...
Apple Cranberry Kale Salad
Do you want to be the star guest at your Thanksgiving get-together this year? Well then I have just the recipe for you to bring! From the sweetness of the apples to the crispness of the kale to the tang of the dressing, this is seriously one of my favorite salads. For...
Excuses and Why You Struggle Sticking To Your Plan
Do you ever start something or make a new goal and you’re instantly pumped and excited for it? You just know you’re gonna accomplish it and change your life and you’re so fired up! Then a week goes by. And all of a sudden you’re noticing roadblocks that are trying to...
Ask the Dietitian: I’m Working Out But The Scale Isn’t Going Down
Ahhhh the scale. You dedicate the time to exercise, you put the work in, maybe you even start noticing that your clothes are fitting a little differently and getting looser, but that scale just isn’t budging. It’s so annoying and can make you feel like the work you’re...
Ask the Dietitian: Easy On The Go Breakfast Ideas
I hate making breakfast. Did you think just because I’m a dietitian that I love to wake up and cook a big ole breakfast for my family? No way! The easier the better! Which is why I just knew I had to write a blog post on this frequently asked question. Is...
Ask the Dietitian: Cheapest Ways To Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can feel really expensive and sometimes even overwhelming, huh? Do you need those special nutrition shakes? Do you need to buy organic only? Should you only shop in the health food section of the grocery store? If you’re like me, then I’m sure...
Eat Your Red, White, and Blue This 4th of July
You know I’m not talking about the sprinkles on your festive cupcakes right? Or the colored chocolate chips in your sugar cookies? I know, I know. While those make for some festive decor, believe it or not, they don’t provide you with much nutritional value. But...
Summer Pantry Stock Up (Kids Edition)
School is out and summer is here! If you’re a mom, this means you should probably get your pantry stocked because you know your kids are about to turn into snack monsters and be eating All. Day. Long. It always amazes me how much food we go through over the...
10 Tips for Organizing Your Fridge This Spring
The sun is shining and daylight is lasting longer. The weather is warming up, the grass is greener, and the flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is here, y’all! Who else is ready for some spring cleaning?! When you’re cleaning through the different areas of...
Healthier Chicken Jambalaya
If you’re looking for a healthier twist on jambalaya, look no further! I know chicken isn’t a traditional protein choice for jambalaya but I’m a big fan and I think you will be too! By using chicken and using less andouille sausage, it cuts back on the calories and...
What To Eat When You Have A Cold – From A Registered Dietitian
It can be pretty miserable to eat when you’re congested, coughing, and don’t feel great, right? You probably notice that certain foods don’t sound as good as they do when you feel well and you may even notice you crave some foods you wouldn’t normally crave. ...
6 Healthy Super Bowl Food Swaps
Who else looks forward to Super Bowl Food?! The game and the commercials are great of course, but for me, the real winner of Super Bowl Sunday is the food! Did you know it’s estimated that the average American eats an average of 2400 calories and 121 grams of...
Do You Need A Daily Protein Shake?
Protein shakes are one of the most commonly used supplements in the nutrition world and chances are, you’ve probably had one. But do you need one every day? Protein shakes aren’t necessary or needed for everyone but can be helpful in some cases. If you eat a...
4 Ways Yo-Yo Dieting Can Negatively Impact Your Health
Most of the time when you start a diet, you do it to get healthier, right? Maybe you’re looking to lose excess body fat or you’re looking to eat more nutritious foods and get yourself in better shape. The problem with the majority of diet plans is that they are not...
What’s The Deal With Added Sugar?
Added sugar is found everywhere. Seriously. Everywhere. Food companies sprinkle it on everything and rarely can you find a boxed product with zero added sugar. But that’s so cruel! Why would companies want to add it to everything?! While there is no nutritional...
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work For Your Health Goals
Dry shampoo. Target drive-up ordering. Listening to a podcast at 1.5x speed. Car washes. Two-day shipping. Order ahead apps. We all appreciate a short cut, don’t we? I know you moms out there feel me on this…. We love to be productive and as efficient as...
Rethink Your Holiday Drinks!
Well the holidays are here in full force! With that comes all the celebrations and fun times with family and friends. All the food, all the desserts, and all the festive alcoholic drinks. Don’t worry girl, I promise I’m not here to ruin all your holiday fun or take...
Synthetic Vitamins vs. Natural Vitamins: Which Is Best?
Is it just me or do you feel like you see ads for vitamin supplements everywhere? It seems like every influencer and celebrity out there is promoting a vitamin and mineral supplement to help with hair growth, immunity, or energy production and you find yourself...
A Dietitian’s Guide To Eating Out At Restaurants
Did you know 56% of families report going out to eat 2-3 per week? It’s also reported that 36.3% of children consume fast food on a given day. Insert mind blown emoji! I know that busy life of running my kids to all of their sports and activities every night of the...
Pump Up Your Protein At Breakfast
Have you ever noticed a time when you ate a big bowl of cereal or a donut for breakfast and an hour later you were starving again? You think to yourself “I don’t understand, I JUST ate!” but you find yourself back in the pantry searching for a snack. Most typically...
Surviving the Picky Eating Years
If you ask me, picky eating is one of the most frustrating parts of parenthood during the toddler years. Your precious little kid who has always been the best eater in the world suddenly seems to be taken over by a complete stranger of a kid who won’t even eat mac and...
6 Tips to Crush Your Nutrition & Fitness Goals Faster
I remember the day I decided that I was going to run a half marathon. I was pumped up and excited and couldn’t wait to run it! Except I needed to train. Badly. Seriously, I could only run 2 minutes until I needed to stop. When I looked at the training plan of a half...