A Scary Truth: A New Study Finds Arsenic in Organic Baby Formulas

A Scary Truth: A New Study Finds Arsenic in Organic Baby Formulas

Many of you likely saw the recent report from The Today Show on the alarming results from a study out of Dartmouth University last week. It was found that a particular brand of organic infant formula contained arsenic levels six times the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water lim

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Easy Salmon with Tomato & Leeks

Easy Salmon with Tomato & Leeks

To go along with our Valentine’s week heart health series, I’m posting this recipe for one of my favorite salmon dishes. Salmon is a yummy fish option that is also fabulous for your heart. It is packed with healthy fats, including the famed omega-3’s. I do like to cook but am by no means a pro

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A Valentine For Your Heart: Fabulous Fats

A Valentine For Your Heart: Fabulous Fats

In part two of our Valentine for Your Heart, we’ll be helping you along in your heart healthy changes for American Heart Month. In this post we’ll help you navigate the fabulous world of fat. Fat can get such a bad rap, and as a dietitian in pains me when people avoid things like avocado because

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A Valentine for Your Heart: Fiber Facts

A Valentine for Your Heart: Fiber Facts

Happy Valentine’s Day Honest Moms! February is not only the month of love, but also American Heart Month. Let’s celebrate by starting some heart healthy changes that are not only recommended for the prevention of heart disease, but is also a great way to eat for keeping a healthy weight. This

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Pregnancy Anemia

Pregnancy Anemia

If you’re like me, you’ve spent a good portion of your pregnancy being anemic. Not to worry, it’s a common thing for expectant moms to have low iron levels but it will be something that your doctor wants to address. In most cases, even given your best efforts, a pregnant mom couldn’t eat eno

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