by Emily Parker, RD, RDN | Oct 20, 2022 | Blog, Nutritional Education
What is sugar addiction? What is the science behind a sugar addiction? When we consume sugars it increases our hunger hormone signaling in the brain, ghrelin. This impacts the normal transport of leptin, which is our satiety hormone, reducing the amount of leptin that...
by Emily Parker, RD, RDN | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, Nutritional Education
When the 3pm hour hits, you should go hunting for snacks that don’t raise your blood sugar. Donuts, chips, and cookies found in the break room (or your pantry on the kid’s shelf) need to be left alone. As Americans, when w age, we simply store more fat on...
by Emily Parker, RD, RDN | Aug 14, 2022 | Blog, Nutritional Education
We all have a unique microbiome, filled with 100 trillion microorganisms. These microorganisms consist of microbes known as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Although the term “bacteria” may sound bad, our gut flora is filled with both good and bad bacteria. ...
by Emily Parker, RD, RDN | Aug 7, 2022 | Nutritional Education
What is an electrolyte? Electrolytes are essential minerals for functions within our bodies, especially during and after exercise. The electrolytes are chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. During exercise, a lot of these minerals are lost through sweat and...
by Emily Parker, RD, RDN | Jul 31, 2022 | Nutritional Education
Nightshades are a family of foods and spices that contain chemical compounds called alkaloids. What are alkaloids? Alkaloids are a nitrogen-containing compound found throughout the nightshade family. It is part of the plant’s defense system against insects,...
