Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 52 minNew Year, Same TreatsThe holiday season has come and gone, but the treats we enjoyed don't have to be. Biscotti has been on traditional food I grew up around,...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDNov 19, 20203 minNovember is for Men's HealthMovember occurs annually during the month of November. While most know it as the time of year where men give up shaving and grow a mustac...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDMay 4, 20203 minCooking During COVID-19Stay at home orders have impacted so much of our daily habits, work life, family life, and social life, to name only a few. With such cir...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDFeb 27, 20205 minBody Image for Whole Body HealthSaying it louder for the people in the back that you do not need to be diagnosed with an eating disorder to live with poor body image. Bo...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 31, 20204 minFebruary is Heart Health MonthFebruary is the month of love- not just because of Valentine's day, but also because it is American Heart Month! Being mindful of our hea...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 9, 20203 minA Healthy January Detox2019 was the year I did a serious detox of my social media pages, as I couldn't help but notice everyone is trying to look the same these...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDDec 16, 20192 minThe Scale Worth Paying Attention toA scale actually worth thinking about this season, (graphic by @emmasmythnutrition.) Lots of folks worry about the scale that weighs us p...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDDec 10, 20193 minBalancing Health During the HolidaysIt's the holiday season, and Santa Claus is coming back, the Christmas snow is white on the ground and...... nutrition talk is everywhere...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDAug 16, 20194 minWeight Watchers- For Kids?Another day, another controversy in the world of nutrition. The newest? Kurbo. The app/service created by Weight Watchers to help kids an...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJul 3, 20195 minProbiotics and HealthThe nutrition world always has a hot topic of the moment, and the use of probiotics is definitely one of them. This area of research is b...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJun 19, 20194 minAntidepressants and NutritionIt's Wednesday which is a perfect day for a midweek mental health check in. I recently did a Q & A with high school athletes on nutrition...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJun 14, 20193 minWhy Society Needs to Stop Glamorizing Weight LossA big myth in the nutrition world is that everyone is trying to lose weight, or that is the only thing dietitians care about. A good diet...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDMay 24, 20192 minFood Pairings for Maximal AbsorptionI got another great question on food pairings. In general for the average healthy adult, a varied and balanced diet provides adequate foo...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDMay 21, 20192 minWhich Yogurt Should You Choose? I received a great question recently on healthy yogurt choices. There is a ton of marketing when it comes to yogurt, with a lot of health...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDMay 14, 20193 minThe Food and Mood ConnectionMay in New England is always a refreshing time of year. Long winters are officially over, warmer weather, longer days, and colorful lands...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDMar 18, 20192 minDesktop Dining TipsHey desktop diners! If you're like me, your daily grind may require you to eat at your desk frequently at work. We talk a lot about meal ...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 22, 20193 minNutrition Therapy: Kidney Stones1 in 10 people in the U.S. experience kidney stones in their lifetime, and around 500,000 people go to the emergency room every year due ...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 17, 20192 minHealthy Cocktail TwistsI got a great question on healthy options for cocktails. In terms of alcohol itself, some have less sugar or calories than others, but wi...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 15, 20192 minHow Much Fat Should You Eat Each Day?How much fat do we need each day? Lots of myths exist when it comes to eating fat. Dietary fat is needed for energy, vitamin and mineral...
Jillian Allen, MS, RDJan 13, 20192 minWhy Context Matters in NutritionHow often have you heard nutrition advice that doesn't apply to you? Eat nuts for protein, but you’re allergic. Eat dairy for calcium, bu...