Monthly Insights
New Years Resolutions: To Make, or Not to Make? (January 2026)
Every year, we see advertisements promoting making resolutions to join a gym or start a diet, as well as many other messages centered around food and movement. But resolutions often start strong only to fall by the wayside by February. Instead of falling into the resolution trap, have you considered working on goals that can […]
One-dose-might-not-fit-all with vitamin D (December 2023)
—Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN About a decade ago, there was a flurry of vitamin D research underway to test the theory that low blood levels of vitamin D contributed to just about every chronic disease under the sun. But over the years, potential links between […]
Are low-calorie sweeteners a healthy substitute for sugar? (November 2023)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Most people who are trying to limit added sugar include some type of sugar substitute in their diets. But whether you’re talking about artificial sweeteners or “natural” low-calorie sweeteners, sugar substitutes are not without controversy. It’s a controversy that was […]
Understanding Coronary CT Angiography (October 2023)
Growing up around conversations of heart disease and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), I have tried to educate myself professionally and personally about lab tests, noninvasive tests and nutritional recommendations for cardiovascular disease. Not only did I hear about all of my family members having heart disease […]
Five ways to find the right registered dietitian nutritionist for you (September 2023)
Often, when someone receives a recommendation to see a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), they’re left to search for one on their own. If you’re searching for an RDN, here are some things to think about, and some questions to ask, when screening different providers. Consider […]