Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Pantry door open, my eyes browsed the items on the shelf until I found the quick and easy solution- granola. Sweet, crunchy and easy to pour into my hand. It was early morning and my early bird newborn was hungry, but so was I. Granola was a quick and easily accessible solution, but after I had consumed my third handful, I wondered why I didn’t choose a different option. There was a slight bit of regret…
Home improvement shows are notorious for showing off glamorous and organized kitchens that practically beg you to come and cook a gourmet meal. The counters are clean, the pantry is tidy and everything about it feels refreshing, light and airy. But, most of our kitchens are not that neat and orderly. Do you have food on the counters? Is your pantry bulging? Does your fridge need some reorganization and a wipe down? Compelling research shows that the way we organize our kitchen, the dinnerware we use each night, and even the kitchen environment play a significant role in our food and dietary behaviors…