Bite Into Nutrition
Rebecca McCredy, RDN, LDN

Wow, I have been MIA and I am sorry. The past 4-6 weeks have been crazy and I have been all over the place. My best friends turned 30, my grandma turned 90, and my brother is getting deployed so we through him a going away party! All of these events happened in different states, outside of Texas. So, when I wasn't celebrating I was in ATX working, doing laundry or sleeping. With that being said, it did not leave much time for working out ( I put my membership on hold) and I d

When brainstorming topics for this week's blog I kept coming back to hydration. Last week I discussed its importances and different ways to tell if you're hydrated. This week, let's talk about ways to stay hydrated, besides water. We all know water is important and we should drink it throughout the day, I also discussed this last week. Besides water, did you know you can get fluids through the foods you eat?! When consuming RAW fruits and veggies you are putting more into you

Summer is nearly here, which means road trips with the kids (or just your husband who qualifies as a kid)! If you travel like I did growing up it means minimal stops and meals in the car. We always wanted to get to our destination ASAP and take full advantage of our vacation. This meant that all meals and snacks were consumed in the car. This is how much fun meal time was in my car: I didn't eat meat, one brother only eats meat and no fruits and veggies, and the other would r

Meal prepping is extremely popular right now and it has every right to be! It helps to keep you on track, the meals are usually healthier, and makes your weekdays much easier! Meal prepping also helps to keep you accountable! Accountability is especially needed in the beginning and helps us all so stay on track. I have found my clients are able to reach their goals much easier when they are held accountable. But, what happens when we don't have a hour or two on a Sunday to me

Exercise is a topic I always discuss with all of my clients. When adapting a healthier lifestyle, exercise is an important component. There are many positive effects exercise has on your overall health: increased endorphins & energy, cardiovascular health, and can help with weight maintenance. We all know exercise is important, but it is something that we often push off our schedule. Our daily lives are often very busy and when we need an extra 30-60, eliminating our workout

Good morning! Last week was out. of. control! My brother was in town and we were extremely busy all week, plus I was working! The week was spent sightseeing, hanging out, and enjoying a few beers! Craft beers are becoming extremely popular, especially in ATX, and my husband and brother are OBSESSED with trying new beers. Therefore, the majority of the week I was tagging along with them and trying out new breweries! We ate out for most dinners; the majority of the meals I orde

This week I had a lot more fun in the kitchen. It was cold and rainy on Sunday so it left me with a lot of time in the kitchen!! It has been a goal of mine to try 1 or 2 new recipes this week, and I did! For breakfast I made banana bread! This is my husband's favorite breakfast item. He is not a big breakfast eater, so whenever our bananas are too ripe I like to make it for him! I swap out the flour for whole wheat and add some flax seeds to make it a little healthier. I had

I hope you all had a great first week of National Nutrition Month! Last week we discussed increasing your fruits and vegetables. As a reminder, they are nutrient-rich foods and provide a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. They tend to be lower in calories and higher is fiber, which is why your half of your plate should contain them. Now, what goes on the other half of your plate? You should have 1/4 protein and the other 1/4 a starch. The image to the left is an excellent

It has been awhile since my last post, sorry. I was busy getting married (yes, my name is now Becky Bekka), enjoying newlywed life, and starting some new projects! Our wedding was amazing and everything I (we) always dreamed of! All of our closest friends and family traveled from all over the US to make our weekend extra special! We went to a wellness resort in Nicaragua for our honeymoon, which was perfect! There was no television, many hiking trails, and all of their food i

VEGETABLES! By adding vegetables to your plate you are doing wonders for your body and overall diet! By creating a colorful plate you are adding Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, plus many others, to your diet. These vitamins and minerals play a significant role in maintaining cell reproduction, digestive health, and even your eyesight. I believe it is important to understand how food affects your body, whether