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Improve your well-being through nutrition

Available in person, online, by phone or email Registered dietitian

Our experienced dietitian will work with you to find nutritional strategies that meet your needs.

Nutrition without noise

"Nutrition Without Noise" is designed to help you cut through the clutter of conflicting nutrition advice and provide clarity on how to eat well.

Eating with intention

Our “Eating With Intention” events offer a no-guilt approach to eating, helping you build a healthier relationship with food.

The Lazy Dietitian

Our "Lazy Dietitian" events highlight our favorite tips and tricks for making healthy-ish food in a hurry.

Fresh food from local farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Voucher

Employees and retirees on a health plan choose either $100 or $200 vouchers toward the cost of a CSA share from one of our partner farms.

Lose weight, sleep better and more Wondr

Wondr is a weight loss program that is clinically proven to help you lose weight. We’ll teach you simple skills based on behavioral science, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and feel better than ever— at no cost to you. Employees, spouses, pre-65 retirees and their spouses enrolled in University of Kentucky health insurance are eligible to apply.

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September 08, 2025

Tips for Selecting a Protein Powder

While most people don’t need a protein powder supplement, there are many reasons you might be curious about trying one. It can be a bewildering task to shop for a protein powder, so I’d like to share some tips to help you simplify the process and be an informed consumer.

August 16, 2025

Your Best is Enough

This is a public service announcement reminding you that your best is enough. I often have to remind myself of this truth, especially because we live in a society where unrealistic standards can make us feel like we're always failing. Since it's back to school time, there are lots of articles floating around about how to prep a healthy lunch for your kids. Years ago, in one those "lunchbox ideas for kids" articles, I saw a suggestion to make sushi that looks like panda bears. "Easy and fun" the article said. Really?!

July 13, 2025

The Lowdown on Seed Oils

Something called "seed oils" have been getting a lot of attention lately. This is probably a new phrase to many folks, so I’d like to provide an overview of what they are and how they may impact health. Seed oils are plant-based cooking oils made from the seeds of various plants. These oils are typically extracted using both mechanical and chemical methods, then refined through bleaching, deodorization and/or other processes. The most common seed oils are:

May 08, 2025

Thirst Aid Kit: Your Guide to Hydration

With summer right around the corner, and temperatures warming up, now is the perfect time to think about hydration! Why is hydration important? The human body is 60% water. Proper hydration supports health in a variety of ways: