Nicole Osinga, R.D.

Fatty Liver is a condition where fat deposits build up in the liver, one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for filtering and clearing all the various foods and chemicals that enter your body. When your liver is healthy, you never really think about it, but when it gets clogged up with fat it can cause problems that have far-reaching health ramifications. ...

Carbs. That dreaded four-letter word that you may fear nowadays. You may automatically be associating eating ‘carbs’ with unhealthy eating. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Let me break down carbohydrates for you and help you answer the question: "Are carbs bad for me?" This is the mos...

If you are like most people who are trying to eat healthier and more plant-based, you quickly realize that one secret to success is planning ahead, by meal prepping. As a dietician, I tell my clients that meal prepping is the key to eating food that's good for you, rather than what's closest at hand (or fast food that you pass on your way home)...

I hear from a lot of people who are trying to lose weight this time of year. Whether you are one of the fortunate who has managed to lose unwanted pounds, or you're still working on achieving your goals, the next question is: "How do you keep it off?" The answer i...

The holidays are fast approaching and that typically means holiday baking! I want everyone to whole-heartedly enjoy holiday baking without feeling guilty or deprived. After all, holiday baking is one of my most treasured memory of the holidays growing up – I’m sure that is the case for your family too. Let’s be cle...

It’s an exciting time to be vegan – there seems to always be new and innovative pre-packaged products on the market! Although a convenient and tasty choice, unfortunately, these pre-packaged products can sometimes be too good to be true and may not very nutritious. Pre-pack ...

If you are plant-based, you likely have heard the question “How do you get your protein without meat or dairy?” As a plant-based dietitian, I have certainly had that question asked of me, many times. And if you're thinking about going plant-based chances are it's the most pressing question you have. We have...

The average adult will try an estimated 126 different diets in their lifetime, according to one poll. Yet nearly all of them fail. That's because even when a diet is successful in the short term, it's almost always impossible to stick with over the long term, so we give up. ...

You’ve worked to improve your eating habits by increasing your veggie intake, adding in some nuts and seeds, and drinking your water. However, you are still feeling like you could use more energy! Why is that? Well, even though you are making great food choices, the way that you are preparing your food can make a big difference in the nutrients that are available for our bodies to absorb. L... Rea

Did you know that nearly half of adults in the United States are living with high blood pressure and only one out of four has it under control? We know that medication can help control their blood pressure–30 million Americans have a prescription for a blood pressure medication...