5 Unexpected Nutrients to Optimize Your Immune System

5 Unexpected Nutrients To Optimize Your Immune System by Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN The immune system protects us from disease by fighting infections. Our immune system function is lowered during stress. It is important to note that no food can...

Eat Right Bite by Bite

March is National Nutrition Month! .This years theme is “Eat Right Bite by Bite”. This means that we should be trying to eat healthier in small steps. Making improvements and changes to your nutrition and lifestyle in small bites can really add up over time. Think...

3 hacks to eating guilt-free holiday desserts

3 hacks to eating guilt-free holiday desserts  by Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN Who says you can’t make cookies, cakes, and desserts nutritious?  The holiday season includes more time with family, food, and yes - even holiday treats. Here are 3 hacks to...

Meatless Options for the Lenten Season

By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, the day after Mardi Gras, and lasts for 6 weeks. It’s a time a portion of the American population takes to engage in a routine that is not regularly done, like meditating, fasting, or donating household and clothing items. Sometimes the Lent engagement may […]

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Happy National Nutrition Month!

  By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, RD,LDN Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Since 1973 the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as American Dietetic Association) have been celebrating national nutrition month in March. The purpose of this platform is to promote awareness of the “power of food”, educate the public on nutrition, […]

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Answering Top Breastfeeding Questions

By Jessie Funchion, MS, RD, LDN 1)    How long is it recommended to breastfeed?  This is probably on top of the most asked breastfeeding questions. 6 months exclusive breastfeeding (according to AAP/WHO/AND), and ideally longer with complementary foods. The AAP recommends at least 1 year and the WHO recommends at least 2 years.  2)    How long does […]

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Tracking Methods

  By Elizabeth May, RDN, CSOWM, LDN This is the time of year when many of us are focusing on our goals and getting back to meal planning, tracking and weight loss. We know that self-monitoring is the single most effective strategy for weight loss, so let’s talk about tracking! Apps to Track – LoseIt […]

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Apple Cider Vinegar

By Carlie Saint-Laurent, RD,LDN The new year brings new resolutions and like most of the US population health and weight loss are on top of the list.  Many people are looking to Complimentary Alternative medicine to rid their health condition. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of those natural ancient remedies believed to aid in diabetes, […]

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Desserts

By Jessie Funchion, MS, RD, LDN A lot of people assume they have to cut out sugar altogether, but I often encourage a more moderate approach. As we all know, complete deprivation often leads to binging. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 allows (or maybe just assumes), that we’ll all eat around 150 “discretionary […]

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5 WAYS TO BREAK YOUR SUGAR HABIT

By Jessie Funchion, MS, RD, LDN Tis the season! For cookies, cakes, pies and more. Did you know that the average American consumes about 22 teaspoons of sugar a day? For most people, that amounts to nearly 150 pounds of added sugar a year! This far exceeds the recommended daily intake of added sugar of 36 […]

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Are You Hangry?

By Elizabeth May, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Researchers at the University of Guelph found an interesting link between hunger and mood. Read more about the study published in Psychopharmacology here. The Basic Gist Rats were given glucose blockers to induce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). When the rats were removed from this chamber and injected with some water, they avoided […]

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

JEANETTE

I had a great 1st visit with the nutritionist. I went to get tips on changing by diet, but got much more. I was able to set a physical activity and nutrition goal. The nutritionist was knowledgeable and helpful.

I am so grateful for the stellar support and advice provided by Meghan, the dietitian I'm working with. She is both knowledgeable and kind, and it's a deeply productive journey. Thank you."

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Consulting with a Family Food nutritionist is turning out to be helpful in my effort to live healthy. The consultations are a way of having a sense of accountability and I get helpful feedback on my dietary decisions.

STAN
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Great nutrition experts who inspire you! I am happy with the nutrition specialists at Family Food. They make me excited about nutrition, answer all my questions, and provide excellent recommendations! Thank you!!

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Very professional experience. I felt she listened to my needs and adjusted to personalize my nutrition needs.

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My initial appointment was helpful - helped me consider new ways of addressing some problem areas for me and helped set attainable, concrete goals.

CHARLOTTE
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Insightful and Informative. She was very attentive and helpful. She gave excellent tips on what to do and eat to meet my goal weight.

TRACEY-ANN
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I feel confident about the changes we made to my goals and look forward to implementing them into my everyday routine. The health adviser was very helpful and didn't make me feel shameful for not meeting all my previous goals.

ERICA
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I highly recommend Family Food. The nutritionist, Erika is helpful and provides great information and positive feedback.

KELSHA
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I had an excellent experience with the representative from Family Food. She really read into what I was telling her and offered excellent advice that I am already able to implement after one visit. She also helped to make the best use of the hour long session. Very good time management!

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I met with a dietician for the first time and I had an idea of what to expect but I find this to be an invaluable resource because I have already received great ideas of things to use for meal planning and I also received more information of how to read nutrition labels. I am looking forward to my next appointment.

SHANA
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I really enjoyed my first session with Christine. She provided me with a lot of solid information on issues I was not aware of and positive reinforcement for behaviors I have already engaged in. I outlined specific goals I would like to work on with her guidance and she gave me some initial steps to start. I found what she had to say respectful of the space I am in and cognizant of obstacles to making lifestyle and lifelong changes.

LYNN
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I walked in without any specific questions/concerns, and my counseling was well-guided and ended up helping me see specific small changes that I can make to keep me on-track with my nutrition goals. Solutions fit my lifestyle and were not cookie-cutter, which is fantastic. I was able to start making improvements immediately. Thank you!

KAYLEY
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I am finding the sessions helpful and a good way to talk through improving habits and making better food choices.

ANDREA
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I am very happy this program exists. It has been very helpful and informative. My deitition is very nice and intelligent I am happy to have her help and support.

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Holiday Food Safety

Just because you might be on break doesn’t mean food safety takes some time off! Be sure to keep your friends and family safe this holiday by ensuring proper safe food handling. Temperature: Your turkey isn’t done until its reached a temp of 165°F in 3 places:...

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Flavonoids

Flavonoids are a type of phytochemical found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, teas and wine.

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August is Kids Eat Right Month!

By Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour, MS, RD, LDN August is national “kids eat right’ month. This is the sixth year the nutrition community is celebrating this occasion. This is a great time to evaluate not only your child’s nutrition as the new school year is swiftly...

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