Wave Block Review: Do These Stickers Really Work?
Are your devices actually dangerous to begin with? Let's start with why you may even want to invest in a [...]
What is Long Haulers? A Dietitian’s Holistic Perspective
The lingering, annoying and confusing aftermath of COVID-19...what in the world is "long haulers"? Want to watch the long haulers [...]
A Dietitian’s Recommendations For Better Health in 2022
When it comes to choosing health and wellness products, it can be paralyzing before you even get started... As a [...]
ZOE Test Review: A Dietitian’s Perspective
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Cacao Maca Latte – The Ultimate Coffee Replacement & How To Do A Caffeine Detox
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Remrise Review: Are personalized sleep formulas the next big thing?
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Paloma Thyroid Test Review – Should You Get Your Thyroid Checked?
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Why You Should Be Eating More To Lose Weight – NOT Less!
Eat MORE food to lose weight? Have you lost your mind? As a registered dietitian and weight loss coach, I cannot [...]
Trust Me I’m A Dietitian – And Why You Should Even Care
I’m going to level with you… The truth is that I’ve become somewhat resentful about becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). [...]
How To Avoid Embarrassing Digestive Disasters
Nobody wants to talk about it, but it's a HUGE problem! As a registered dietitian, I get a lot of questions [...]
7 Healthy Thanksgiving Hacks
Here we are again! It’s almost Thanksgiving and we all know what that means… Football, family, brisk weather (except here in [...]
Is Dark Chocolate Healthy? This Dietitian Says YES!
Calling all chocolate lovers! Now, before you go getting too excited, let me say that not all dark chocolate is created [...]
Not All Carbs Are Created Equal: The Best Grains for Your Health
Oh, the controversy... Carbohydrates are possibly the most controversial, confusing, and misunderstood components of nutrition. The conflicting information on this topic [...]
More Than Just Vitamin C: Why You Should Be Eating Citrus Fruits
More than just oranges! If you asked 100 people on the street the first thing that comes to their mind when [...]
The Power of Avocados
Calling all the guacamole lovers! Oh the avocado, how we love thee. From avocado toast, to guacamole, to the best salad [...]
Spice Up Your Life – The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
The health benefits of herbs and spices are often overlooked "You mean those little tiny dried spices I sprinkle on my [...]
Are Eggs Nature’s Perfect Food?
So. Much. Controversy. There has been a LOT of back and forth about eggs over the last several decades. "Eat them, [...]
What Are The Best Types of Fish?
I'm sure you've heard by now... I'm sure you've heard that consuming fish on a regular basis can be an excellent [...]
6 Steps to Better Gut Health
When you’re thinking about losing weight and getting healthy, you’re likely not thinking of the millions of microbes in your colon... [...]
Why “Less is More” for Exercise – The 80/20 Rule
“Eat less and exercise more”. You’ve heard that one before right? Unfortunately, the “more is better” mentality has left us disappointed. [...]
The Importance of Hydration – How It Affects Your Health
We all know we're supposed to drink water, however 60% of the population suffers from some level of dehydration If you asked 100 [...]
How to Make a Ginger Shot
*Get the 21 Days to Conscious Eating Program here. Have you ever tried one of those ginger shots that you [...]
Your Healthiest Memorial Day Ever!
Memorial Day marks the beginning of grilling season and outside gatherings, however the traditional barbecue food won't help you stay on track [...]
Why You Should Be Eating Fermented Foods
Whenever I say "fermented foods" to a client, the reaction is usually nose turned up and I'm met with immediate resistance. [...]
How You Can Do Your Part to Reduce Food Waste
Did you know that 40% of the food in the United States is wasted? FORTY PERCENT. If you think about how [...]
Kale: Is it really worth the hype?
I'm sure you've seen the "superfood" craze that's happened over the last couple of years, and certain trends that have taken [...]
How to Practice Mindful Eating
I'm sure that in this day and age, you've heard of "mindful eating", but do you know what it really means? [...]
Ingenium Naturals Wellness Tea Product Review
I am always on the lookout for clean, natural, and non-toxic products to use and recommend to my clients. Nutrition goes [...]
Tips to Resist Emotional Eating During the Holidays
More often than less, the strongest cravings for food happen when you're at your weakest point emotionally You may turn to [...]
11 Ways to Manage Your Stress
Stress is an unavoidable part of being human. We experience stress on a daily basis, whether it’s a major source, or [...]
My 16 Favorite Healthy Snacks
Let's be honest, we're lazy. We don't want to have to take the time to make meals and snacks, so we [...]
Thanksgiving 101: Do’s and Dont’s
We're coming up on one of the most difficult times of the year; stress is higher, work gets busier, we have [...]
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
It's that time of the year where apples start popping up everywhere! So, is what they say really true? Does an apple [...]
5 Ways to Avoid Temptations in the Workplace
The workplace is a constant source of temptation. I experienced this first hand working as a registered dietitian in a skilled [...]
4 Steps To Defy The Aging Process
Do you struggle with feeling tired but wired, fluctuations in mood and emotions, have a muffin top, sugar cravings, constipation, decreased [...]
How much water should you REALLY drink per day?
I'm sure you've heard that drinking 8 glasses of water per day is the recommended intake, but where did this recommendation [...]
Embracing My Imperfections: My Weight Loss Journey Revealed
I recently came across this picture of me on the left from December of 2012, shortly before I was diagnosed [...]
6 Ways to Improve Your Sleep Right Now
How many times have you heard this conversation?... Person 1: “I’m so exhausted I’ve worked a 60-hour week and only slept [...]
Anti-Aging: Interview with Linda Celauro
I recently recorded an interview for the Anti-Aging Summit with Linda Celauro. You can listen in below! https://soundcloud.com/coach-linda-57225250/heather-deranja/s-jDqeQ
Spring Clean Your Diet and Your Life
Can your life use a spring cleaning? We tend to hold on to things and accumulate unnecessary clutter, not only in [...]
Healthy Desserts: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Healthy Desserts: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Check out the video below to see how to make this last treat. For [...]
How Food Causes Inflammation: Podcast with Wendy Myers
How Food Causes Inflammation I recently recorded a podcast with Wendy Myers, FDN, CHHC on how food causes inflammation in the body, and I [...]
Technically Speaking Podcast – Nutrition Vixen
Check out my guest appearance on the Technically Speaking Podcast where I discuss nutrition and exercise, debunk some common myths, talk [...]
Cooking for One: How To Guide
Cooking for One Cooking for one can seem like a pain in the ass if we're being honest, but that doesn't [...]
Twice Baked Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Makes 4-6 1/2 cup servings 1 large head of cauliflower, 2 tbsp Kerrygold butter 2 ounces of full fat cream cheese, [...]
4 Simple Steps to Naturally Detoxify Your Body
4 Simple Steps to Naturally Detoxify Your Body Let’s make it simple….we are all bombarded by toxins day in and day [...]
5 Tips to Maintain Your Healthy Eating Habits
5 Tips to Maintaining Healthy Eating Habits As many of us know, life happens and unexpected curve balls can be thrown [...]
High Levels Of Cortisol In The Body – Why You Should Be Concerned!
High Levels of Cortisol in The Body As a registered dietitian, I see many clients who are frustrated with their inability [...]