by breathestrong | Oct 19, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition
Pumpkin and Spice is Everything Nice! By Darlene Hardiman, RD Fall is in the air. With fall comes the much-anticipated pumpkin spice latte. Pumpkins aren’t just for drinks or pies. Across the world, this humble squash is used in countless savory and sweet dishes,...
by breathestrong | Oct 3, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition
Apple Varieties and Uses Darlene Frausto, RD, discusses her favorite 7 varieties and the best usage for each one (baking, snacking, cooking, etc.) Don’t let her choices limit you! Perhaps host an apple tasting party with your family to see which varieties they...
by breathestrong | Sep 23, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Life with CF, Nutrition
Seed Oils and Cystic Fibrosis Myths vs. Facts by Kay Vavrina, RD, LD, CACFD Seed oils (like soybean, sunflower, safflower, and canola oils) have gotten a lot of attention in the media lately. Some influencers say they’re “toxic” or “unnatural,” but for people with...
by breathestrong | Sep 15, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition, Parenting
'Tis the Season for Apples! Help selective eaters give them a try. by Stacey Fogarty-Brown MA, RD, CSP Raise your hand if you are ready for cooler weather! Meeeee! Fall is personally my favorite time of year. Crisp weather and even crispier apples are on the horizon....
by breathestrong | Jan 13, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Exercise / Fitness, Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Is nutrition different for endurance and strength training? by Cait Sheppard, RD If you’re a serious athlete, nutrition can make or break your progress. There are always new trends circulating in the fitness world, but many have little to no merit or...
by breathestrong | Aug 17, 2024 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition, Parenting
Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters by Cait Sheppard, RDVertex Education Ambassador, Nutrition Do you feel like your little one is a selective eater? As a pediatric dietitian, I can assure you, that you are not alone. Many parents feel this. However, it is normal for...
