Hello friends, Welcome back!!!! SOOOOOOO……who likes to snack???? I have discussed snacks before but as a Dieititian,  I get this question all the time about snacking and if it is healthy?! My response is “YES”….. however, there is snacking but then there is snacking…..get my drift! Snacking is great and I actually recommend having at least 2 snacks a day keeping the total snack under 200 calories(but not advocating counting calories here, just awarness)  and I recommend it be on the healthy side!. Snacking from the vending machine or quick stops can sometimes not end up on the healthy side but with a […]

Welcome friends…… So we find ourselves in the midst of the glorious  July heat…… and here in Tennessee it is pretty brutal. Today I whipped up a little smoothie that I wanted to share since it was so delicious and refreshing for really anytime of the year but was exactly what my body was craving in all this summer heat. The power if the color orange is pretty incredible and this orange jewel is loaded with immune boosting, anti-inflammatory, vision boosting vitamins along with healthy skin and bone nutrients.  The antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Potassium, and Fiber just to name a […]