Avocado, Corn and Feta Chopped Salad
November 30, 2015

Avocado, Corn and Feta Chopped Salad

This Avocado, Corn and Feta Chopped Salad gives you a burst of each flavor in every bite! Ready in 5 minutes, it makes the perfect salad to accompany any meal! I think that I have a pretty liberal view on foods for a dietitian. I think that you can have treats, desserts, pizza, fried food, etc. as long as it is in moderation. At our house, we have frozen pizza a couple of times a month or so when we need a quick meal but don't feel like cooking or don't have the time.

Ask the RD: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
November 29, 2015

Ask the RD: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There are two types of omega-3 fatty acids in fish, and they are called EPA and DHA. DHA is present in the nerve endings in our brain. Plant-based sources of omega-3s contain ALA. We have been eating more salmon and other kinds of fish to get some omega-3 fatty acids in our diets. I also eat flax and chia seeds daily with my morning oatmeal.

The Differences in Skin Care Around the World
November 27, 2015

The Differences in Skin Care Around the World

Disclosure: This is a sponsored guest post. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Nutritionist Reviews possible. Most people recognize the importance of taking care of their skin. Like any other part of our body it’s important to keep skin healthy. Of course, for many people undertaking a skin care regime, looking good is also an important consideration. In fact the need to look great is often a bigger driver than thinking about how healthy our skin is. Looking good does not mean the same thing to all people though, and this is where differences can occur in the way people look after their skin, depending on where they are in world. In the US, it seems there is almost an obsession with having wrinkle-free skin. In Japan, it’s all about looking youthful and in European countries like France and Germany, there tends to be more of an emphasis on the natural look. The natural look in Europe Women from European countries, such as France and Germany, tend to want to

5 Tips to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays
November 24, 2015

5 Tips to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays

The holidays present challenges to those trying to healthy eating, and for people with diabetes, maybe even more so. It seems that everywhere you look, there is food. Freshly baked breads, cookies, casseroles, potatoes, candy and more. At least 50% of my patients have diabetes and therefore, I spend a lot of time talking about diabetic- friendly meal plans. I tell my patients with diabetes that they can eat the same foods as anyone else. However, they have to pay closer attention to how much they eat, especially when it comes to carbohydrates. People with diabetes don’t have to rely on artificial sweeteners, or to avoid desserts all together. It’s just important to remember: Moderation is a major key to eating healthy, especially around the holidays. That leads us to the first tip: 1. Bring your own healthy dish When you go to a holiday party, you may not find many healthy dishes there. So a great way to help you stick to your meal plan is to bring one yourself. This way,