Nutrition Articles

The Secret to Eating Healthy

When people find out I’m a dietitian, they inevitably ask, “How can I eat healthier?” My response is not the secret ingredient they were looking for, and it may surprise you as well. In my opinion, there is no healthiest food and no healthiest eating style. But, I didn’t always feel this way. The Shift…

How Important is Breakfast?

What’s the first thing you eat in the morning? Does it matter? Emily answers a reader question on why breakfast is often credited with being the most important meal of the day. It may not be as clear-cut as you think…     ASK EMILY: Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?…

Dr. Oz, Caught With Your Hand in the Cookie Jar?

Who can you trust? Most people don’t have time or access to read through new research studies. They rely on trusted experts to provide important updates. But how do you know their synopsis is accurate? Here I explain how one recent headline may have missed the mark and attempt to put the pieces back together,…

Is cutting carbs stressing you out? The inaugural “Ask Emily” addresses a common concern.

Do you worry about how to manage your carbohydrate intake? Do you struggle to find the right recipes for you and your family? In today’s post-the first “Ask Emily”-I answer a reader question about searching for diabetic recipes, and my answer may surprise you! In addition, I’ve included a broad list of recipes that will…

Meet Emily Russo, MS, RD, CDN

I’m so honored to join the Fountain Avenue Kitchen and look forward to engaging with you, the readers, on all things nutrition. As Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.”     If you’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Fulton, you know that she’s as…

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