By: Meaghan Orellana, Student in Nutrition and Dietetics  We live in a fast-paced society that can make it difficult to really give our...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Recently, the use of red-light face masks has become a booming trend, but does it...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What are Parabens and Phthalates?  Parabens and Phthalates are synthetic chemicals...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student We can sometimes get stuck in our routine, eating similar foods week to week. As...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition and Dietetics Student What is Yoga? Yoga is a mind-body practice that focuses on posture (poses),...

By: Meaghan Orellana, Nutrition & Dietetics Student Fiber is the portion of food we eat that cannot be digested or absorbed. We find...

By Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics Student In nutrition, we often hear how amino acids are the building blocks of protein...

Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics student As spring approaches the excitement for gardening begins to stir. The transition...

Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition and Dietetics student April is such an exciting time of year in southeastern North Carolina. Our flowers...

Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics student Horseradish, the herbaceous perennial often associated with its culinary role, has a...

Brittney Offenburg, BS Nutrition & Dietetics student We often hear the term “well balanced meal,” but what exactly does this entail? Well...

It's been awhile, ya'll! My apologies. I will start posting more frequently on all wellness topics, so let me know what you want to read!

Buying organic ingredients can be difficult, overwhelming, time consuming and financially demanding. I’m here to help you navigate the...

When we think about food, we need to understand the balance of enjoyment, fuel, and information. If you are a member of Coastal Fitness...

I always find it interesting the themes that reoccur in my professional and personal life. The most recent theme that keeps popping up in...

I always get excited when fall rolls around: the activities, the crisp air (a little less crisp down here on the coast), the Holidays,...