5 Non-Diet Nutrition Resolutions
It’s that time of year again, the time when I see clients, patients and friends all vying to change their dietary habits and asking my input on the latest trend, workout routine or pill. My answ.... read more
2024
Diabetes Standards of Care 2025
The diabetes standards of care for 2025 have arrived, and I am elated to witness updates in areas that can be nurtured with the guidance of a skilled registered dietitian and a Certified Diabete.... read more
Healthy Habits Over Body Weight
Healthy Habits Over Body Weight
Thoughts from Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Katherine Tom
As a dietitian, I was thrilled to read the Journal of Ame.... read more
10 Easy Ways To Simplify Meal Planning
10 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Meal Planning
Are you tired of the daily struggle to decide what to cook for dinner? You're not alone. According to a survey by the American Heart Association,.... read more
Pesto Edamame Salad
Pesto Edamame Salad
8 Ingredients | 6 Serving | 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts/serving: 340 calories; 21g fat; 7g saturated fat; 8g monounsaturated fat; 3g polyunsaturated fat; 20g carbohydrates; 6g f.... read more
Katherine's Favorite Immune Boosting Smoothie
4 ingredients | 5 minutes | 190 calories | 5g fat | 29g carbohydrates | 2g fiber | 10g protein
A good source (i.e. meets 19% of daily recommended intakes of: protein (20%), vitamin C (30%), calciu.... read more
Starting a new health habit? Tell yourself these 5 things
“I don’t need more discipline. I need more time.”
It takes about 7-8 weeks to “learn a new taste. Sources like the National Kidney Foundation recommend giving yourself about 2 weeks to gradually adj.... read more
Mindfulness and Intentional Eating Practices
Many people wish to cultivate a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship with food, ultimately leading to a better quality of life. Exploring gratitude, mindfulness, flexibility, and intentiona.... read more
These are the three drinks you should replace this summer
Every year, North Texas weather climbs well above 100 degrees during the summer months. What a person chooses to drink during this time can make the difference between enduring the heat or being well .... read more
Caffeine: How much is "too much"?
Caffeine is one of the most widely used stimulants in the world. It is a naturally occurring substance in plants (not just coffee beans) and depending upon the source, some estimates indicate that Ame.... read more
