By Richard Knox, TX State Dietetic Intern Folate (also known as vitamin B9) is an essential vitamin that helps make DNA, proteins, and red blood cells. It also helps with heart health and mood. When we eat foods with folate in them, that folate is turned into a...
THANKSGIVING IS ALMOST UPON US. This time of year, is not only a time for friends and family but a time for food…especially mouthwatering food and treats! While Thanksgiving dinner is something we all love to indulge in, those with dietary restrictions or those who...
By Adrianna Rodriguez, TX State University Nutrition Student Looking for ways to save money with the high prices of groceries? You’ve come to the right place. We’re going to go over some of the ways that I have found to be extremely helpful for cutting the cost of my...
By Adrianna Rodriguez, TX State Nutrition Intern Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and I’m sure everyone is ready to hit the lake or the beach in celebration. We all know it’s that time of year to break out the grill. Usually, we grill proteins like hot...
By Adrianna Rodriguez, TX State University Intern We have all heard the argument that seed oils are inflammatory and that we shouldn’t consume them because they’re bad for our health, but is that really true? Let’s dive into what research shows and discover the truth...
By Sarah Horner, TX State Dietetic Intern Let’s be honest. Poultry and egg labels are downright confusing. Free range, cage-free, pasture-raised, organic, hormone-free, and the list goes on. . . What do they all mean? Are they worth paying for? Some labels are...
Welcome! I am a registered dietitian, mother of 2 littles, and messy cook who loves spreading credible nutrition knowledge and tasty, nutritious recipes. With our busy lifestyles now a days, I am ALL about simplicity without sacrificing taste or nutrition. My hope is to empower clients, individuals, and families with the nutritional knowledge that allow them to live life to the fullest, and enjoy their food too!
