Rest Easy. It's National Relaxation Day.

August 15, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
Stress is a natural and unavoidable human experience that can be helpful and protective in certain instances. But according to the American Psychological Association, stress becomes unhealthy when it...

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Breastfeeding During COVID-19? Is it Safe?

August 1, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
Breastfeeding is natural, free and provides ideal nourishment and a long list of health benefits for babies and mothers alike--including protective effects on respiratory health and immune function...

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Got Acne? Try Cleaning Up Your Diet to Clear Up Your Skin

July 3, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
The onset of this inflammatory skin condition commonly occurs around puberty or during young adulthood—with approximately 85% of cases seen between the ages of 12 and 24 years. However, acne...

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3 Ways To Keep Your Child's Weight In Check During The Summer

July 3, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
The absence of regularly scheduled meals and snacks, recess times and physical education classes, built into the normal school day, is positioned to be a major contributing factor for rising BMI (...

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Top 4 Pros and Cons to Online Grocery Shopping

July 2, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
In 2019, 48% of shoppers purchased some or all of their groceries online, with another 11% planning to do so in the following six months. Here’s what drove consumers’ choices: PROS 1) It...

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15 Tips For A Healthy Summer

July 1, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
Summer means sun and fun, but don't forget about keeping safe while on the run. Blythedale Children's Hospital and Kohl's Eat Well, Be Well program have more than a dozen ways to help...

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3 Ways to Kick Those Food Cravings to the Curb!

June 15, 2020 Marie Roth, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC, ACTP
Eating comfort foods causes dopamine levels in the brain to rapidly rise. Higher levels of dopamine can lead to feelings of euphoria, bliss, and a release from emotional distress. That’s...

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