Tis the Season: Fruits and Vegetables in Season Now

April 14, 2016 by simplynutrition

We are well on our way into this spring season! It can be useful to know what fruits and vegetables are in season because that is when they typically taste the best. Also, fruits and vegetables that are picked during their peak can contain a few extra of those vitamins and minerals which is an added bonus! Buying in season can help you slim down the cost of your groceries. If you are wanting to buy produce that is not in season and doesn’t look as fresh from the produce section, consider buying Read more [...]

Orthorexia: What is it and why is it unhealthy?

April 11, 2016 by simplynutrition

Did you know that it can be unhealthy to have an obsession with eating healthy? Orthorexia is a health condition that involves an individual having an unhealthy obsession with eating foods they label as healthy. Is orthorexia an eating disorder? Orthorexia is not currently recognized as a clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5. It does however have similar characteristics that you may see in an individual with an eating disorder. The similarity is found in the obsession factor. An individual may live Read more [...]

What is the Role of a Registered Dietitian

April 7, 2016 by simplynutrition

With so much nutrition advice being put out daily, it is important to know if the information you are getting is coming from qualified professionals. Registered dietitian and nutritionist sound similar so does that mean they both have received the same amount of education? The answer to this is no… Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist but not everyone can call themselves a Registered Dietitian. Nutritionist, in most states, are free from government regulation, meaning they do not need to Read more [...]