Paleo Diet Challenge Week
Here at Empower we enjoyed the Vegan Challenge Week so much that we decided to have another nutrition challenge for fun. We hope you’ll join us as we take nutrition back to our Paleolithic roots. Here’s a quick guide on the why, what, and how for the week: All the lean meats, fish, and seafood […]
Local vs. Organic
People often ask me when it comes to fruits, vegetables and meats which is better, local or organic? My quick answer is local, however I feel that the question is dealing with apples and oranges here (no pun intended!). So here goes a more comprehensive explanation as to why I feel that if you must […]
Two Interesting Nutrition Reads
Check out this article: Link It doesn’t seem like long ago when all the dieting craze centered around eating a low-fat diet. From a caloric standpoint it makes sense as fat has nine calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates only have four. People would munch on fat-free snacks like knock-off brand Lucky Charms marshmallows […]
Now on to the 21 Day Detox
Congratulations to this determined group for completing the Vegan Challenge Week! I’m hoping that you all learned a little something about alternative diets and your ability to function well on such diets. Since you made it a full seven days without animal products you can probably tell if you would ever be able to or […]
Kitchen Pantry Makeover – March Special
Do you ever look into your kitchen pantry, see a bunch of items youíre not inspired by, wonder how long theyíve been there, take a deep breath, turn around and order take-out? Weíve all had that experience. What could help with these kitchen doldrums? Empower to the rescue! This month, Empower nutritionists are offering a […]
Durham Ranks 11th in Fattest Cities!
The article titled ìWeíre not fat, weíre Rubenesqueî in this weekís Triangulator was a bit disturbing to me, a registered dietitian with a degree in public health working in Durham. It stated that Durham ranks number 11 in Menís Healthís 100 Fattest Cities in America list. Raleigh ranked 47, Greensboro, 70 and Charlotte 74 while […]
Have a HEALTHY Heart
Healthy Heart for Everyone! What is the secret to remaining young (at heart) and having long-lasting vitality and health? Having a healthy heart! A healthy heart depends on several factors: blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, whether or not you smoke or have ever smoked, how physically active you are, your weight, and eating a […]
Everything in Moderation even on Superbowl Sunday!
Healthy Holiday Nutrition
The holidays are upon us! Where has the year gone? As a dietitian, this is the time of year I start to really preach moderation. I do believe that we should all enjoy this season and the bounty of festivities, friends, family and food that it brings ñ but in moderation ñ after all, how […]
Nutrition and the Man
It’s men’s health month here at Empower. With Father’s day just around the corner and the summer reaching peak all of us guys are still looking for ways to feel and look our best. Do you have mid-day crashes? Do you wish you could just drop that extra 10 pounds? Do you feel lethargic through […]