Carolina Monroy RD/LDN

You don't need a complicated “fitness snack” to fuel your workout. In many cases, a simple snack made with foods you already have at home can provide the energy you need to get moving. The best pre-workout snack for you depends on when you're training, how long and intensely you're exercising, how hungry you are, and how your body responds to different foods. As a general guide, snacks eaten before exercise tend to work well when they provide carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount...

If you're searching for a dietitian in Miami and wondering whether your insurance will cover it, you're asking the right question before you book, and the honest answer is: it depends, but more plans cover it than most people expect. Does Insurance Typically Cover a Dietitian? Often, yes. Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), especially if you have a diagnosis like diabetes, kidney disease, high cholesterol, or another chronic condition. Medicare,...

If your doctor has ever mentioned "medical nutrition therapy" and you weren't quite sure what that meant, you're not alone. It's a specific, evidence-based type of nutrition care and understanding how it works can help you decide if it's the right next step for managing your health. What Is Medical Nutrition Therapy? Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an individualized, evidence-based nutrition treatment provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) to help manage a specific medical...