By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 11, 2020 We (finally) made it! After 1 year away and 7 months after graduation, my 3-year-old son and...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 4, 2020 In the spirit of the new year, the diet industry's messages are loud and processed foods...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 28, 2020 Hint: It's about *not* dieting. Get off the fad dieting train... that's it... that's the...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 17, 2020 Yuh' want some sorrel awa'? - Eh! Nothing rings in the Christmas season in Trinidad &...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 14, 2020 Maybe you're wondering how to enjoy your Christmas foods this year without guilt, fear of...

Nutrition postpartum is just as essential as nutrition during pregnancy and I'm here to share five things you should know! Nutritional...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 3, 2020 "Starting next Monday, I'm going to cut out sugar, carbs and meat and only have salads at...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 30, 2020 Callaloo was a must-have for our traditional Sunday lunch growing up Trini'! It was also a...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 23, 2020 Studies have shown that if a food is perceived as healthy, it is more likely to be consumed...

Breadfruit is a versatile, high-fiber starchy fruit that has an impressive nutritional profile and offers several health benefits....

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 9, 2020 Protein is an important macronutrient that is often raved about in the world of health and...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 5, 2020 A fond childhood memory is picking guavas from the numerous trees in my Uncle's yard in...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 2, 2020 Plant-based nutrition has been shown to reduce inflammation and your risk for numerous...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 25, 2020 The body mass index (BMI) number often rules over so many of our healthcare decisions; do I...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 14, 2020 So much can be said about the medicinal properties of lemon - but what is fact, fiction or...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 11, 2020 If you've been trying to GAIN weight, you're probably frustrated with the plethora of...

Stop counting calories, do these 10 things instead!

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN September 26, 2020 The nutrition facts label can be quite informative, yet it is often confusing. What is it...

5 tips to increase your intake of nutrient dense foods