Blog | Heidi McMahan, RDN

Jun 3, 20224 min read

NUTRITION MISCONCEPTIONS III – Relative Energy Deficiency

In the last blog we explained why low-calorie diets are not the ideal strategy to achieve fat loss or weight-loss. Then, what is the...

May 23, 20223 min read

Building a Balanced Meal

Are you confused about how to put together a balanced meal? I certainly am! Social media and magazines don't help and seem to...

Mar 21, 20223 min read

NUTRITION MISCONCEPTIONS II –Low-Calorie Diets

Are low-calorie diets an effective fat-loss strategy? Maybe not. With so many fad diets around these days, it’s no wonder people are...

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Winter Produce for Seasonal Eating

So, what is eating seasonal? Eating seasonal foods means eating fruits and vegetables that are in season for your geographic area. Many...

Dec 9, 20215 min read

NUTRITION MISCONCEPTIONS, Part I – Supplements and Perfect Foods

Will focusing on “perfect foods” assure you of good nutritional status? The food industry has marketed certain foods: berries, fish,...

Oct 19, 20213 min read

Heart-Healthy Fall Oatmeal - Apple Spice

This recipe is focused on providing heart healthy ingredients, while of course keeping it festive for fall! In the United States, heart...

Oct 4, 20214 min read

Hydration & Exercise, Part 2: Utilizing the Nutrition Label to Meet Hydration Needs

If you remember from the last blog, Hydration and Exercise, we talked about the importance of proper hydration during exercise and...

Aug 26, 20214 min read

Hydration & Exercise

Have you ever participated in an endurance event or exercised in hot weather? If you have, then you know hydration is key to helping our...

Aug 13, 20213 min read

Benefits and How-to of Eating Seasonally - Summer Produce

You may have seen graphics or heard people talk about eating “in-season,” but what does that really mean, and why do they do it? Seasonal...

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