I started at IBC in July as a registered dietitian at the Champaign location and I’m excited to have the blog up and running! I’ve had many patients tell me how much they used to enjoy having the monthly newsletter with recipes, weight loss tips, and general nutrition information. This page is taking the place of the newsletter. I hope you find it useful in your weight loss journey. Please feel free to comment and respond to posts or ask me questions on here!

Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts

Makes: 6 servings
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Alkaline Diet & What You Should Know

Can the Alkaline Diet improve bone health? Probably not in the way that’d you would think.assa. Read more

Portion Distortion

Today’s serving size can be more than triple what the USDA recommends, which in turn has become the new normal. Eating a little extra doesn’t sound like a bad idea… until you realize how a “little” can add up
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Wintertime Fitness

Many people struggle to remain as active in the winter because blustering winds, ice-laden pathways and plummeting temperatures force us indoors more and more. Here are some tips to staying active throughout the winter season
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Meatloaf “Muffins”

This recipe uses extra lean ground beef or turkey to provide a great option when you feel like you need a fix of a favorite comfort food during high stress times. It’s very high in protein, pre-portioned, and the ground meat is very band friendly. Recipe courtesy of Nathan Pratt, University of Illinois Dietetic Intern. Yields 12 meatloaf “muffins”
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