February: A Month for Loving Your Heart with Nutrition!

February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day; it’s also American Heart Health Month. While chocolates and roses often steal with spotlight this month, let’s not forget about nurturing the most vital organ in our bodies- our heart. This February let’s dive into the world of nutrition and learn how we can show our hearts some extra love throughout food choices. Unlocking Heart Health American Heart Health Month aka February is a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and preventing heart disease....

February 1, 2024 · 3 min · Samantha Podob, MS RD CDN

Filtering Out the Facts: Celebrating National Kidney Month with Healthy Habits!

March is National Kidney Month, it's a time to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and encourage people to take steps to prevent kidney disease. As a registered dietitian, I believe that nutrition plays a CRUICAL role in kidney health. Let's talk about the importance of kidney health, risk factors for kidney disease, and tips for maintaining healthy kidneys through a balanced diet. Why is Kidney Health Important? As you've probably been told before, if not let me tell you, the kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs located in your lower back....

March 2, 2023 · 4 min · Samantha Podob MS RD CDN