Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPApr 243 minAre You Drinking Too Much Alcohol?April is Alcohol Awareness Month! While it may seem like a natural part of our lives, when consumed irresponsibly, alcohol can be...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJun 11, 20214 minIs Dementia Reversible?June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. When you hear or see the word Alzheimer’s, you probably think doom and gloom. Like,...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPMay 8, 20214 minNutrition for Mental HealthMay is National Mental Health Awareness Month. According to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPApr 17, 20212 minNutrition Therapy For Irritable Bowel SyndromeApril is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month. It seems like so many of us suffer from the symptoms of this illness, but...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPMar 6, 20213 minNational Nutrition Month 2021National Nutrition Month® started out as National Nutrition Week in 1973. The American Dietetic Association (ADA), now known as the...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPDec 27, 20205 minCreating habits for a healthy new yearThis has certainly been a challenging year in many respects. And while everyone has had their own unique 2020, we have all had our share...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPNov 28, 20202 minLeftover Turkey Meal IdeasWe always host Thanksgiving dinner at our house and though this year was a little different, we continued on with our tradition. One...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPNov 19, 20203 minType 2 Diabetes Prevention and ReversalNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the CDC, approximately 122 million Americans are now living with diabetes or...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPOct 11, 20206 minWhat's the Best Diet for Seasonal Depression?Fall is definitely my favorite time of year. But for some people, the waning daylight and shorter days can bring an increase in symptoms...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPSep 6, 20203 minSeptember = Self-CareSeptember is Self-Care Month! Self-care can be defined as anything you do to take care of your physical, emotional, and/or mental health....
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPAug 17, 20203 minNational Wellness MonthAugust is National Wellness Month! Your brain may conjure images of food and exercise when you hear the word wellness and those are...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJul 26, 20204 minCooking to Create HealthAs a dietitian, I am often asked what the best diet is or what foods you should eat for weight loss. While there are a lot of great meal...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJul 14, 20203 minNational Blueberry MonthOh, July is National Blueberry Month and I'm telling you, I love some blueberries! There's nothing like that little burst of sweet...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJun 2, 20203 minWhat is Body Burden?Have you heard of body burden? It’s basically the accumulation of toxins in your body that can sometimes lead to negative symptoms or...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPMay 5, 20204 minManaging Mental Health Symptoms Post-PandemicMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year it may hit closer to home than years past. The Novel Coronavirus has affected all of...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPApr 12, 20205 minBrain Health NutritionBrain health complaints are common in my practice. It seems like we have all suffered from brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, headaches,...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPApr 3, 20205 minCreating a Robust Immune SystemThere is so much information out there about how to keep your immune system healthy. It's a valid topic, especially in light of the...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPMar 8, 20202 minSpicy Lentil DipLentils are wonderful little nutrient dynamos! Aside from magnesium, iron, potassium, and folate, lentils contain fiber and protein, so...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJan 25, 20201 minOne Dish for Breakfast, Lunch or DinnerI'm all about easy, healthy meals. My work weeks are hectic and it's so much easier to stick with my healthy eating style when I plan my...
Kellie Blake RDN,LD,IFNCPJan 11, 20204 minCreating Healthy Goals for 2020This is the time of year when you may be worrying about all the things you didn't accomplish in 2019 and/or pondering your goals for 2020....