What are GMO’s? How to make an informed decision on consumption for yourself and your family.

This year at the FNCE conference, one of the mainstays in walking through the expo were foods that are gluten free and GMO (genetically modified ingredients) free. When I first attended FNCE twenty years ago we were in the midst of the fat free era. Many of the products touted their fat free labels. Some products… Continue reading… What are GMO’s? How to make an informed decision on consumption for yourself and your family.

Robyn’s Monthly Morsel

The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo included a large exhibitor’s room to sample new and tried true food brands. Below are 5 that caught my attention for taste, nutrition, and ease.   Orgain – Some of my clients look for weight gain products or shakes as a quick go to. Usually I recommend Ensure or Carnation… Continue reading… Robyn’s Monthly Morsel

Clarifying Gluten & Fiber – Why taking in less gluten may impact your health and fiber intake

This summer I was extremely privileged to attend a Wheat Safari sponsored by the Wheat Foods Council, with 25 other food and nutrition professionals in the plains of North Dakota.  My colleagues included prominent food and nutrition bloggers, academics from major universities across the country, newspaper editors and broadcast journalists. We were chosen as important… Continue reading… Clarifying Gluten & Fiber – Why taking in less gluten may impact your health and fiber intake

Robyn’s Monthly Morsel: September is National Breakfast Month

Start Your Day Off Right!           September is National Breakfast Month, a good time to dedicate personal and or family efforts to having breakfast each morning, as many folks adapt to a new back-to-school routine. What makes a healthy breakfast? Grains and protein should be a part of every breakfast meal.… Continue reading… Robyn’s Monthly Morsel: September is National Breakfast Month