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...
by breathestrong | Jul 1, 2024 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition
Enjoy Farmers' Market Season by Cait Sheppard, RDVertex Education Ambassador, Nutrition With summer officially here, my favorite Saturday morning activity has begun: farmers’ markets! Chances are your town, or a close neighboring one, has a farmers’...
by breathestrong | Mar 26, 2024 | All BreatheStrong+, Nutrition, Recipes
Prep Your Vegetables in Advance I don’t know about you, but in my experience there is one big difference between vegetables that get eaten and those that don’t. And that’s if they are prepped or not! Prepped vegetables are so much easier to throw into meals and much...
