Beach & Pool Snacks
I think this is my FAVORITE topic to write about. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of a 7- and 4-year-old, I know that summer snacks are VITAL. Not just nutritionally, but I have so many great memories as a …
Afternoon Energy Boosters
We all know the feeling – the clock is creeping towards that mid-afternoon fatigue that seems to all of a sudden hit. Whether you are working, home with kids, or trying to accomplish something at home, most of my clients …
What You Need to Know About Sodium
What is sodium? Sodium (Na) is an electrolyte that has an important role in our bodies. Sodium and potassium work together to generate nerve impulses in the body. Sodium helps us to maintain hydration, as water is attracted to it. …
Step 3: What’s hurting your hydration???
In my last post, I mentioned how comparing your urine color to lemonade/iced tea can help determine just how hydrated your body really is. And these types of drinks lead into our next step to hydration, what drinks to avoid! …
Step 2: How much water should you drink anyway?
While there is that cookie-cutter answer “you should drink 64 ounces of water per day” that’s simply a recommendation and it’s actually different for everyone. There are a lot of factors that help determine how much water you should drink …
4 Steps to Happy Healthy Hydration: Step 1
Step 1: Why is it important to stay hydrated? Let’s start with the importance of staying hydrated everyday. Considering our bodies are made up of 60% water (and our brains are 80% water!) it stands to reason that both the …
4 Steps to Happy Healthy Hydration
Welcome to Vita’s Happy Healthy Hydration Mini Course! Water is without a doubt the most important nutrient available to us yet somehow it gets overlooked way too often. It’s especially important to stay hydrated during these hot summer months while …