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The Vitality Dietitians

Nutrition & Wellness advice for Healthy Aging

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Kate Ingram MPH, RDN and Pam Hartnett MPH, RDN want to help you live your best, most vibrant life at any age. Meet the dietitians here.

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Latest Blog Posts

  • Best Diet to Prevent Painful Varicose Veins: Top 12 Foods
    Varicose veins aren’t just visually displeasing, they can actually be a real pain (literally), and may lead to more serious health problems. While there are many treatment options available, prevention is always the best approach.  Read on to learn about the best diet and the top 12 foods to keep your veins healthy and happy!…
  • Clearing the Clouds: Exercises to Combat Brain Fog
    Do you ever feel like your brain is stuck in a thick fog, making it impossible to think straight and remember important details? It’s a frustrating and common experience that can be caused by a variety of factors in everyday life, from stress and lack of sleep to poor nutrition and underlying medical conditions. But…
  • Algae Oil vs Fish Oil: Which is Better for You?
    You’ve probably heard that omega-3s are super important for keeping your brain sharp, your heart healthy, and even reducing inflammation. But did you know that there are different sources of omega-3s? Yup, you can get them from algae (a vegan source) or fish oil. We’ll examine the benefits and potential risks of both options, so…
  • MIND Diet vs Mediterranean Diet: Which is Better?
    People are turning to plant-based diets for their health and for the environmental benefits.  So let’s compare the MIND diet vs the Mediterranean diet.  Both are popular diets that focus on plant-based foods and are generally easy to follow.  Which one of these healthy eating patterns is for you?  Read on to find out! MIND…
  • 21 Best and Worst Foods for Your Memory & Brain
    Are you curious about how what you eat impacts your brainpower? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here we explore the best and worst foods for memory and your brain, and the science behind how they work.  From scrumptious superfoods that can help you remember where you left your keys to not-so-tasty culprits that…
  • Maple Syrup vs Agave: Which is the Healthier Choice?
    Looking for the perfect sweetener?  Maybe you don’t like the taste of artificial sweeteners or want something more natural to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Looking at maple syrup vs agave, is one healthier?  Let’s compare! What is Maple Syrup? Real maple syrup is a natural sweetener created from the sap of maple trees.  Maple syrup…
  • Allulose vs Monk Fruit: The Best Guide to Natural Sweeteners
    Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth using low-glycemic natural sweeteners as sugar substitutes?  In this face-off between allulose vs monk fruit you’ll learn how these low carb sugar alternatives can help you reduce your sugar intake while avoiding artificial sweeteners. Ready?  Let’s take the plunge! What is Allulose? Allulose is a natural sugar…
  • Erythritol vs Stevia: Which Sweetener is Better?
    Sugar substitutes offer the sweetness you crave without the added calories and potential risks of sugar, but they may have their own health risks or side effects. In this side-by-side comparison of erythritol vs stevia, we take a closer look at their taste profiles, benefits, and drawbacks to determine which sweetener is a better choice…