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by Erica F. Perusse BS, MS/DI Candidate You're out running errands and decide to treat yourself to a delicious morning coffee. As the...

Estrogen impacts everything in the body—from blood pressure and cortisol levels to sleep and digestion, especially gut health in...

You're starving, and it's basically dinner time, but you have nothing planned to eat. You rummage through the fridge and aren’t feeling...

Gut health is a buzzword in the nutrition and health community. You've seen the ads promoting a happy belly, the greens powders that...

For many busy professionals, the pressure of work and life often spills into their relationship with food. Emotional eating, food guilt,...

Achieving sustainable health begins with a strong foundation of nutrition. Trust me, I’ve been there—confused by all the diets, the...

For the last decade, you've been chasing the same New Year’s resolution: lose the weight, get healthier, set a good example for your...

By Erica F Perusse, BS, MS/DI As we move into 2025, it's a great time to reset and create realistic and sustainable health goals. Whether...

The holiday season is filled with family gatherings, holiday parties, and festive celebrations, all of which come with their own tempting...

How to Enjoy Sweets Without the Guilt The pantry is full of cookies and pastries all season long—some you've made, and others are gifts...

Your schedule is getting busier, and it feels like there are fewer hours in the day than usual. You feel like you can barely make it to...

When you have impaired blood sugar levels—such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, or diabetes—holiday meals can feel overwhelming. You...

Have you been concerned about your blood sugar levels and how they may be impacting your health and nutrition? Do you feel like your...

By Erica F Perusse, B.S., MS/DI Did you know that most produce does not stick around all year? Each season brings in new fruits and...

There's a saying that goes, "You can't out-exercise a bad diet," and it's true: nutrition is a key component of our health and your...

By Erica F Perusse Do you ever feel like your days blur together and find yourself just going through the motions? Wake up, eat breakfast...

As a registered dietitian, I often emphasize the role of whole foods in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. In this blog post,...

Does weight loss feel like a trail without a worn-down path or markers to keep you on course? Or is it like a GPS that keeps saying...

How often do you send your child to school with a lunch packed, a note inside, and a wonderful meal you planned out to help them stay...

While breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, dinner—especially when shared as a family—is crucial for...