Do you feel like you are running out of healthy snack ideas? A popcorn trailmix is a fun take on a classic snack that the whole family will love! It’s easy to make and store, and can also be packed as a healthy vacation snack. We always recommend snacks that incorporate both carb +…
Comparison is the killer of all joy. Comparison is something that comes up in our client sessions often, and today we wanted to take a minute to talk about comparing ourselves to others in our community – how it can negatively impact our goals. Your community is not just about the people you physically…
Thank you to the students who applied for our 2019 summer internship. I was fortunate enough to interview several students, and after careful consideration, I am very excited to introduce you the Brittany Jones Nutrition Group Summer Intern, Gabby! Gabby is not only a nutrition major at Clemson University, she is also a food…
Hello again Blush Nutrition family! Jessica Sharp here, brain expert and the Founder of Sharp Brain Consulting. In my last blog post (which can be found here), I talked about the different kinds of stress and what it does to your brain and bodies. Now that I have explained the negative implications of stress,…
As we head into the third weekend of the #COOK75 challenge, it’s a great time to talk about alternatives to dining out with friends. Why not host a dinner party instead of going out to eat? If hearing the phrase “dinner party” stresses you out, don’t worry! I am not a super formal person myself,…
Contrary to popular belief, heart disease is not a mans disease. In fact, heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S. claiming the lives of every 1 in 3 women. This is more than all forms of cancer combined. Research from the American Heart Association shows that 80% of heart attacks…
Did you know that the recommendation for sodium per day is 2400mg which is 1 TEASPOON total per day? Most Americans are getting way more than the recommend amount (not to mention some restaurant dishes can have 2000mg+ sodium in them). High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it’s symptoms are…
Photo Credit: Jianna It’s Restaurant Week again in South Carolina! Here in the upstate there are tons of local restaurants offering special 3-4 course menus from January 10th – 20th 2019. I love this time of year to get out of the house (because these 20 degree nights are no fun) and try something…
Do you make New Years Resolutions? Research shows that 80% of people let their resolutions fade by the second week of February. Why? There are many reasons but some of the top reasons is that they are not S.M.A.R.T. goals, or they are too restrictive (things like cut out carbs, cut out alcohol, stop…
I had a lot of fun sharing my tips for avoiding the holiday weight gain with Siblia and Christy! Check out my top tips below, and scroll down to get the recipe from the show. Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls Recipe Why are dietitians so obsessed with snacking? Because snacks are amazing! No really…
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