Keeping a Clear Head During the Holiday, Thanksgiving Feast November 15, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN You may know the Thanksgiving fogginess all too well. Many of us don’t eat much on Thanksgiving morning in anticipation of all the food to come. We may feel lightheaded...
A Delicious Vehicle for Sulforaphane: The Healthy Compound You Didn’t Know You Needed November 03, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN Eating broccoli is good for you, but do you know why? The sulforaphane in broccoli is a significant reason it has so many health benefits, including anti-cancer benefits. Today’s article...
Coffee and Cinnamon: A Tasty, Dynamic Duo for Breast Health and Beyond October 06, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN Sitting down with your morning cup of coffee, you probably aren’t thinking about breast health. But your morning beverage could support breast cancer prevention, especially if you add cinnamon. Today’s...
Why Cinnamon? The Power of Polyphenols in Breast Cancer Prevention October 06, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN A cancer diagnosis is scary and life-changing, and there is a growing interest in how to prevent breast cancer in the first place. Cancer likely has many root causes, and today’s article...
Dietitian for SPB: Why I love Cinnamon, Cinnamon Health Benefits September 20, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN I’m Lizzy, the registered dietitian for Scott’s Protein Balls, and I’m taking over the blog today with an important message about cinnamon health benefits. Cinnamon comes from the bark of...
Is Oat Flour Worth the Hype? Oat Flour Benefits August 31, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN Here’s the short: yes, oat flour is worth the hype! Keep reading to find out more about oat flour benefits. This article will cover: Oat flour nutrition Is oat flour...
Do Protein Balls Need to Be Refrigerated? Preservative-Free Protein Balls August 10, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN When you buy Scott’s Protein Balls or make a DIY protein balls recipe at home, you might wonder do protein balls need to be refrigerated. When we make protein balls...
Setting the Record Straight on Carbohydrates Part 2: Understanding Nutrition Facts July 06, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN Reading nutrition labels can be confusing, so today’s article is about how to read a nutrition label for carbohydrates. Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series to...
Setting the Record Straight on Carbohydrates Part 1: Debunking Carb Myths July 05, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN It’s time to set the record straight on carbohydrates (carbs). Just how fat was the nutrition demon in the 90s, carbs are the current macronutrient taking the blame for all...
Understanding the Thyroid Gland: Definitions, Disorders & Support June 02, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN Thyroid health is critical for total body health, yet thyroid conditions remain common, affecting as many as 1 in 10 men and 1 in 5 women. In this article, I’ll...
How to Cool Off Inflammation with Changes to Your Diet June 01, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN What do chronic diseases like heart disease, autoimmune disease, cancer, and diabetes have in common? Underneath them all is inflammation. But what exactly is inflammation, and what’s the connection between...
The Bountiful Health Benefits of Incorporating Seeds into Your Diet May 05, 2023Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick MS, RDN If you think about it, a seed contains all the nutrition required to sprout a new plant. Seeds are nutrient-dense and have many benefits as part of a healthy diet....