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COVID19 UPDATE
An Update from Fit And Healthy Nutrition: Diana Urcuyo, MS, RDN, CDCES I am still seeing patients and clients. Don't wait to start living a healthier life because you are sheltering in place. I use a HIPPA Compliant Platform so we do not have to worry about our...
6 Ways To Level Up Your Summer Salads
On a hot summer day, if you’re like me, you don’t want to turn on the oven or stove. And you for sure don’t want to venture out into your hot car to search for a quick meal. A summer salad is the answer! But I’m not talking about a bowl of iceberg with some ranch...
Keep Calm and Turkey On
Keep Calm and Turkey On 11/23/2019 0 Comments The holidays can be full of emotional land-mines between family, travel, or relationship status… but what you eat during the holidays shouldn't be one of them. That's why I'm going to help you Keep Calm and Turkey On!...
Ban Boring Bagged Lunches
There’s nothing worse than breaking for lunch and realizing you’re in a rut. At best you’ll eat something boring and at worst, you’ll chuck it and grab something fast and less healthy. Here’s some ideas to help you create a meal that satisfies 1. Keep it hot Soggy...
Simple Spring Swaps
Flowers! Sunshine! Chocolate bunnies! All the signs of spring are here. And with Spring comes new opportunities to bloom and grow in many aspects of our lives. So as your doing some spring cleaning, let’s talk throwing out the old and incorporating some fresh new...
The Pro’s and Cons of Alcohol
Say hello to March. You know... the month of March Madness, St Paddy’s Day and mostimportantly National Nutrition Month (it’s a thing!)! It’s a festive month to be sure. But whatpeople get most excited about this time of year is St. Paddy’s day. The national holiday...
Take it to Heart: Not all Omeaga 3’s are Created Equal
Hello, February! It’s that time of year where hearts are popping up EVERYWHERE! Cartoon style for sure but did you know it’s Heart Health Awareness month too? My favorite part of this season isn’t the heart shape chocolate boxes, it’s on the increased attention...
3 Ways to Be A Better You in 2019
2019 is here and all the resolutions are flying by fast. Here’s the thing, although I’m a registered dietitian I don’t do diet challenges. The new year should be inspiring - no fat shaming here. And if you’d like to use this month to incorporate some healthy lifestyle...
Myth Busting the Keto Diet
During the holiday season there are yummy treats and festive indulgences around every corner. It’s expected that we indulge but then the New Year arrives and panic sets in. Switching gears and looking for a fast fix to lose the weight is a common response to holiday...
Why I Don’t Do Gyms
I used to be a personal trainer. I should adore gyms. Unfortunately, I have little love for them. It’s not that I don’t like group classes or enjoy all of the equipment that a gym provides that my house simple does not. A good TRX band workout starts my day off right....