 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Dec 10, 2014 | Healthy Living, Articles, Holiday Tips | 
The holidays are a time to relax, unwind and enjoy friends and family, but they’re also filled with lots of goodies. Remember these three tips to avoid gaining weight over the holidays, and every day.  This is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing like...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Oct 2, 2014 | Healthy Living, Sports Nutrition & Supplements, Articles | 
A strong immune system is key to defending you against illness. Incorporate these healthy habits and immune-supporting nutrients into your daily regimen to support your overall immune health. I absolutely love this time of year – the changing of the leaves, the cool...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Sep 9, 2014 | Healthy Living, Articles | 
Trying to lose weight can be frustrating, especially if you’ve been sticking to a plan and not seeing results. If you feel like you’ve been doing everything right, but still can’t lose weight, consider these hidden sources of calories. Did you know that an extra 100...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Aug 15, 2014 | Healthy Living, Articles | 
These simple tips for successful gorcery shopping can save you time, money and frustration when getting your food for the week.    What I am about to say may shock some of you –  I hate going to the grocery store.  Because I’m a dietitian, most people...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Aug 7, 2014 | Healthy Living, Articles, Child/Teen Nutrition | 
These lunch box gadgets are must have items if you live on the go and they make it easy to pack a nutritious lunch for work or school. It’s back to school time – are you prepared to pack healthy lunches? When my kids were younger, using cookie cutters to create...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Jul 5, 2014 | Healthy Living, Articles | 
Using a food thermometer is the only true way to make sure your food is cooked to a safe internal temperature. Use one when cooking any animal protein, and use the guide in this post to assure the temperature of your food is cooked properly. Every year, roughly 1 out...