Blog Archive
Registered Dietitian, Certified LEAP Therapist
Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RDN
Eat This For Healthy Summer Skin
Warmer weather is finally upon us, and with that, it seems everyone is trying to look and feel their best...
Easing Menopause with Diet
Oh menopause. The "change," as they say. This season of life is so often regarded as a very challenging time...
Zero Calorie Sweeteners: No Bueno Say the Experts
Once again non-nutritive or “artificial” sweeteners are making the news. New evidence shows that there are negative biochemical changes in...
Exercise: Is it really less important than diet for weight loss?
I have been hearing for some time now that when it comes to weight loss, exercise is not king. Diet...
Keeping those New Year’s Resolutions Going from January and Beyond…
Ok friends, it's done and gone! If you were on a “diet” or had other resolutions you were working on in...
Can Diet Calm an Anxious Mind?
Anxiety. It’s a common ailment. When my clients list their medical history, anxiety is often on the list. It seems...
Are diets one size fits all? Research suggests not all diets are created equal when it comes to your genes.
Once again I’m pondering the research around “diets.” First of all, I hate the word diet. It implies some sort...
‘Tis the Time for Mindful Eating: Danielle’s 5 Key Tips to Surviving the Holiday Food Deluge
Oh yeah, here they come again, the holidays! It’s funny because it is a time we all look forward to...
Skipping breakfast hardens your arteries? More reasons to charge up in the morning with a healthy (and preferably potassium-rich) meal!
According to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, those who skip breakfast are more...
Can you fight your genes? The importance of healthy lifestyle factors in gene expression.
Genetics. It is a hot topic right now. Well, it has been a hot topic for quite some time, ever...