by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Feb 9, 2016 | Articles, Nutrition |
Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that offer more than just a sweet treat. Studies show that it can play a positive role on heart health, weight management, diabetes and stress levels. For 65 years, every Valentine’s Day, my great-grandpa bought his wife a big,...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Feb 2, 2016 | Healthy Living, Articles |
Rewarding your success provides motivation to stay-on-track and work harder toward goals, while providing a sense of accomplishment. The next time you set your New Year’s intentions, or any goal, consider rewading yourself with one of these five ideas that...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Jan 15, 2016 | Articles, Sports Nutrition & Supplements |
The cold, dry air, layers of clothing and a reduced thirst mechanism all make winter dehydration a risk for athletes. What athletes need to know, and tips to prevent it. Did you know, the risk of dehydration in the winter is just as similar to that in the summer? If...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Jan 7, 2016 | Healthy Living, Articles, Holiday Tips |
If you’re struggling to follow through on your New Year’s resolution, you might have set a goal that is too broad or too vague. I’m sharing how to set a specific goal and create a detailed action plan that will help lead you to success. It’s still...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Dec 1, 2015 | Healthy Living, Articles, Holiday Tips |
The holidays are fun, but with them comes candy, cookies and other sweets. Rather than adding to the sweets, think outside the cookie jar and consider one of these other healthier holiday treats and gifts to celebrate. In the past two weeks, I’ve been asked about...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Oct 10, 2015 | Healthy Living, Articles |
Reusable grocery bags get dirty and can harbor bacteria that you can’t see. Keep your bags clean by following these five tips. I’ve written and talked about food safety a lot over the past two months. I have a good reason for doing so. Each year, roughly 1 out...
Hi, I’m Heather – a registered dietitian, busy mom, consultant, adventure junkie and travel addict who has mastered living healthy on the go. My blog is where I share simple recipes and healthy living tips to help and inspire others to live their best life.