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Allison Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN  Winter in Missouri may bring chilly temperatures and frosty mornings, but it also offers a bounty of...

By: Allison Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN A common belief surrounding postpartum recovery is that breastfeeding naturally leads to significant...

By: Allison Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN  Halloween is synonymous with candy, but more and more people are exploring alternatives to the...

By Carrie Snyder MPH, RDN, CDCES  Three things that directly affect blood sugar levels are portion sizes, food composition, and timing...

By Gabby Borup, Illinois State University dietetic intern   Reviewed by Allison Edwards MS, RDN & Carrie Snyder MPH, RDN, CDCES    When...

How, when, and where food noise shows up for each person is very individualized. The Nutrient Journal defines food noise as “constant,...

By Allison Edwards MS, RDN Most Midwesterners are familiar with ticks that wreak havoc in the summer months, and most have probably...

By Carrie Snyder MPH, RDN, CDCES Pregnant moms who are working with one of the Envision Wellness’ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist have...

By Allison Edwards MS, RDN Summertime in Missouri is HOT! There are several crops that thrive in the heat and sunshine. From juicy...

By Amy Carroll MS, MCHES June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in the United States. According to the National Institutes of...

By Allison Edwards MS, RDN What is composting? Composting turns organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into fertilizer for the...

By Allison Edwards, MS, RDN As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, springtime in Missouri provides a vibrant array of...

Author: Allison Edwards MS, RDN, LDN “Gut health” has been a trending topic as of late and as a result, you may have heard of probiotic...

Written by: Amy Carroll, MS, MCHES. For those of us living in the Midwest who experience several months of potentially cold weather and...