by Rahaf AlBochi | Apr 18, 2018 | Wellness
When I tell people that I’m a Registered Dietitian, the first response I get is “how can I lose weight?” or “you must eat really healthy!”. Overtime I realized that many people are not sure what a registered dietitian is or how they can help, beyond weight loss (which...
by Rahaf AlBochi | Dec 31, 2017 | Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Wellness
It’s that time of year when everyone seems to be making a new year’s resolution. Something about the new year makes people want to start doing things differently, whether that means exercising more, picking up a new hobby, or eating healthier. It’s a fresh start but...
by Rahaf AlBochi | Mar 7, 2017 | Wellness
March is national nutrition month. Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a special theme to raise awareness about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is...
by Rahaf AlBochi | Feb 9, 2017 | Wellness
Did you know that heart disease is THE leading cause of death in the United States? February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart). An estimated 92.1 million people in the United States have...
by Rahaf AlBochi | Dec 21, 2016 | Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Wellness
The holiday season can be very challenging to eat healthy. Between travelling, work parties, big meals, shopping and family gatherings the holidays can become a time when many people gain weight and lose track of their health. But it doesn’t have to be that way!...
by Rahaf AlBochi | Nov 21, 2016 | Wellness
It’s Thanksgiving Week and the start of the holiday season. Between shopping for gifts, family get togethers and all the food around us we can easily get sidetracked and forget about ourselves and our health. This time of year is definitely challenging for many...