How Mindful Eating Improves Your Health
Our lives have revolved around food for centuries. Eating is more than just providing our bodies with nutrients and energy to keep us going. Food is cultural, it is linked to tra
What is the Importance of Grains and Beans in the Diet?
Do you ever wonder what happens to food after you eat it? Why that gurgling sound is coming from your stomach? What is the meaning of the french sounding "legume" word you keep hea
The Truth About Superfoods
Trying to compose a list of the “best superfoods” is like trying to make a list of the best people. Like people, foods have unique strengths and weaknesses that make them super
6 Reasons Why You Are Struggling to Fall Asleep
Learn the research behind factors that are affecting your sleep and how to better it.
6 Tips for Grocery Shopping
Swish! The doors slide open and you are greeted with the chill of a temperature-controlled building and a plethora of options to feed yourself with. Ah, the grocery store. Pristine
About the Author: Kristin Gerkens
My name is Kristin Gerkens and I am a Post Baccalaureate student at the University of North Florida pursuing a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a previous degree in Exercise
You Have O-“FISH”-ally Stolen My Heart!
Delicious mediterranean dinner for two that is sure to set the mood this Valentine's day!
Fuel to Fight the Flu
By Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, LDN Ain’t nobody got time for the flu. With the flu season in full swing and people you know coming down with something left and right, make sure yo
Holiday Baking Tips
By Eleanor Baker, MS, RDN, LDN With lights being strung up around the neighborhood and shopping centers playing familiar jingles, there is little question as to what season is righ
Top Tips to Stay Trim This Thanksgiving!
By Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, LDN Oops, I overate at dinner! Don’t let accidentally over eating ruin your joyous holiday. One meal will not make or break your diet but allowing the