The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). The 2013 theme is Water and Biodiversity; chosen to coincide with the United Nations designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation. In addition, the period 2005-2015 is...
5 Healthy Kitchen Gadgets. Â As we note in our new book, The Real Skinny: 101 Fat Habits & Slim Solutions, your kitchen can be your ally (or foe) when it comes to losing weight. One of the best ways to boost your chances of eating healthy and slimming down is to keep your kitchen well......
The Meatless Monday program is associated with the John Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health. This program advocates that you can make a positive impact on your health by decreasing your meat intake once a week. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010 even included a section...
Instead of just serving wasabi and ginger with your sushi, combine these incredible flavors in a marinade for a flaky piece of sea bass and dip in panko bread crumbs for some added crunch. This marinade can also be used on chicken, cod or tilapia. Read More >>(Read more...)Categories:...
I love a healthy snack bar (as I’m sure you’ll already know by now!) and as it’s my job to seek out the latest healthy brands, today’s blog post is a review about a FAB new range of snack bars from a relatively new company called The Frank Food Company. The snack bars are called...
TweetSharePosted by Jennifer (The RD) on May 22, 2013 My sister made this chicken soup for my mom when she was not feeling well. It was so good I asked her for the recipe. Turns out, it was her own ... Continue reading →
Let me count the reasons why I love Mexican food so much. AVOCADO – Creamy mouth feel, mono-unsaturated goodness, CORIANDER/CILANTRO – A star in Thai, Indian and Central American Cuisine, LEGUMES – Delicious bundles of fibre, protein and other goodies. This is a jazzed up version of a...
Hello, hello! I have one great giveaway for you today! The folks over at The Good Bean contacted me to see if I wanted to review their all-natural roasted chickpea snacks. Chickpea snacks?? Yes, please! The Good Bean was launched in 2010 in hopes of providing a healthier snack alternative...
Miss an interview? Just click on a name below to get a repeat performance! Karen Ansel Rachel Begun Jean Caton Stephanie Cundith Michelle Dudash Regan Jones Ellie Krieger Angela Lemond Dr. Jo Lichten Sharon Palmer Victoria Shanta-Retelny Toby Smithson Amy ... Continue reading →
Last week, Angelina Jolie's announcement of her preventive bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction, after finding out she carried the BRCA1 breast cancer gene, was met with mostly positive reaction. But some questioned whether this information was helpful or would just result in a surge...
One of the most popular questions that I get asked as a trainer is how do to get rid of fat around the belly. Most people think that if they do 100 sit ups a day that they will get rid of the belly fat where this is not the case. Cardio is the best [...]
We’re lucky here in Chicago. Â Our city is the host each year to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which features 2,000+ exhibitors from around the world showcasing new products. Â It’s an amazing place for food trend spotting. Nation’s Restaurant...
This meal rocks. We’ve eaten it three times and I can’t wait for the fourth tonight. I found the meatball recipe on Change of Pace and made a few adjustments. Spaghetti Sqaush Ingredients: Spaghetti Squash, about 1/2 of a medium squash per person will usually give you enough for the meal and...
Due to my pregnancy haze over the last year, I have not been keeping up with all the exciting advancements in our journey toward a cure for diabetes. Thanks to Facebook and the fact that more than half of my contacts are my diabetes friends, I’ve been able to learn about they’re...
Being a full time working mom I’m constantly seeking new breakfast ideas that I can pack and take to the office. I like recipes that I can make on Sunday and have enough to last several days so it’s no hassle during the work week! I found this recipe on Pinterest, however modified it...
Learning to eat healthy on your own can be a challenge, but throw in the whole family? Now we’re talking chaos! Luckily, there are experts like Jen Haugen, RD to help us sort out the madness and with her blog, Down to Earth Dietitian, this nutrition expert makes it easy for families to eat...
I’ve been on an Asian/Thai/street food kick lately. It started when Ashley served Peanut Chicken as the main entree for Supper Club last month, and it’s been downhill ever since. The following week we ate a version of chicken fried rice.. ..followed by Veggie Pad Thai (just you...
Disclosure: The following post is a product review and giveaway. I received both products free of charge. No other compensation was provided. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own. I recently had the opportunity to learn more about Goddess Garden sun care products and I am happy to...
I remember that day in May of 1999 when the skies swirled green. I had never seen a sky like that, even growing up in tornado alley. It was the day of my Chemistry 2 final. A class I was barely passing, and needed to scrape by to get into the nutrition program. My future [...]
Do you need a go-to dish to bring to all those graduation parties, barbecues, wedding and baby showers on your calendar? I’ve got your problem solved. Everyone loves this tasty Asian-inspired salad. It’s perfect for brunches and parties because it just gets better and better the longer it...
This is a guest post written by pediatric dietitian Marisa VanSchuyver, MS, RD, CSP, LD A serious and misunderstood health problem, food allergies wreak havoc on growing numbers of our children.  As many as 2 children in every classroom experience food allergies. Preventing food...
In my quest for a fish and fruit salsa MyPlate recipe, I came across this Grilled Snapper with Mango Salsa from Woman's Day. The recipe looked yummy... top grilled snapper with a mango, cucumber and red onion lime-infused salsa. It was almost exactly what I was looking for. So, I...
Chicago’s Green City Market has finally started back up! And with a spring farmers market comes asparagus AKA the only vegetable available in Chicago at this time of year. Lucky for me, I love asparagus. My newest obsession, however, is purple asparagus. With a slightly sweeter taste than...
Green Tea. Don’t worry, I’m a coffee lover too, so before you start thinking I’m about to ask you to give up your morning coffee, I’m not. All I’m asking is that you add in a cup or three of green tea a day or whenever you can – early morning, midmorning, with [...]
When I hear the word "Mediterranean," my mind conjures up visions of a coastal countryside and wonderful Italian and Greek-style food. My mouth almost starts watering just thinking about pasta dishes, breads, vegetables, herbs, olives, oils and nuts. The simplicity of the cooking and...
OK so I know this is not food related but once in a blue moon you will see me posting something not food related if I think it is worth sharing. I believe this post will benefit a lot of my readers so I thought to share it! This is one out of several DIY [...]
From Herbalife's Discover Good Fitness & Nutrition BlogEat well. Exercise. Get enough omega-3s. Chances are, you’ve heard tips on making heart-healthy choices before. But how do your good decisions affect heart function? Read on to discover how common advice has an extraordinary impact on...
Spring is filled with graduation parties, baby showers, and wedding showers.  Check out these nutritious and colorful recipes below. I’ve made each of these recipe numerous times. They have always been a hit. Click on each picture to be linked to the recipe and...
April showers usually bring May flowers, but for this month’s Recipe ReDux, May is bringing more showers – of the celebratory kind. Baby showers and bridal showers are blooming this time of year, as are graduation parties, retirement parties, weddings, and other occasions that are often...
Everyone is ga-ga for Greek yogurt these days and many items on grocery store shelves now feature this ingredient. But are all products made with Greek yogurt healthy? Find out.
One of my clients told me she used quinoa in place of granola in her yogurt parfaits.  I LOVE this idea! So I whipped up a recipe to share with you! Check out this yumminess. Russ and I love to add quinoa to our hot breakfast cereals.  We toss in steel cut oats and oat [...]
I made another appearance on Twin Cities Live talking about the best and worst fast food choices from the value menu. If you are familiar with my approach to healthy eating, you will know that I am not an advocate for fast food... ever! "Healthy" and "Fast food" are not terms that belong...
A year ago we decided to live up the summer and invite all of our friends to a big backyard party. The mosquitoes thought that meant them too, so this year we held the event in May in hopes of a picture-perfect day. While we did not get the weather we had hoped for (Mother [...]
Your DNA is the blueprint your cells use to reproduce. You can’t change your DNA. You are born with it. What you can change, however, is your genes (specific segments of your DNA). Researchers now know that certain genes may... Read the rest here→The post Another Amazing...
April Showers bring May....showers. Not talking that wet weather we all so desperately wish away during the month of April but talking about the kind of showers that bring so much joy. Bridal, baby, grad parties, you name it. Lucky for me, these here showers usually coincide with my favorite...
Diets high in added sugars have long been associated with the obesity epidemic, but now new research has linked sugar-filled diets with overeating, poor memory function, learning disorders and depression. Several studies revealed that diets high in added sugar reduces the brain’s...
Time for another Recipe Redux! The theme for the month of May was healthy brunch dishes. After thinking over it a bit, I decided to try my hand at making homemade English muffins. After our recent success making a high protein pizza crust using almond flour and wheat gluten, I just had to try...
Hi Everyone, The Annual Meeting for the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics was held on May 1-3, 2013 in Boise, Idaho at the Riverside Hotel and Conference Center celebrating "We Are Better Together!" But before the business conference began, a Pre-Conference Farm to You Tour took place...
"Train your brain to think like a thin person." Often times, when we strive to reach or maintain a healthy weight, we only consider the food and in time, we may see some success, however, without fault it comes back even faster than it came off. Dr. Judith Beck wants to change this...
I know many of my readers LOVE sweet potatoes and I do, too! The versatility of the sweet potato is wonderful since you can have a baked sweet potato, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, and many more. Here is a delicious recipe the whole family is sure to enjoy while being a...
Since I’ve been following a low-glycemic diet for a few months, I asked my dietetic intern to write this post based on the information I’ve discovered. For those of you who suffer from acne, I hope you...
Half Marathon Training for BeginnersI haven’t even run a half marathon yet, but I just hit the half way point of my 12-week training plan and July 7th will be here before I know it! This will be my "half marathon training for beginners"... Continue reading →Budget For Health - Food,...
BrightonYourHealth - Healthy Living Information and Good Health Tips With A European Twist This healthy and pretty French easy egg flan recipe is perfect for your next brunch (or why not breakfast, lunch or late supper?)
This month, the Recipe Redux challenge was to create a healthy brunch dish for the shower season (ie baby/bridal) or a party drink with fresh ideas (my idea). This is too perfect for me being pregnant and I had to go with my original idea of crafting a delicious mock-tail....
I got on a roll last weekend with my crockpot, and after cooking a turkey breast, I used it to bake potatoes.  I got the idea from a Budget Bytes post, and just had to try it myself.  She baked white potatoes, but I wanted to try both white and sweet. The method is simple.  First,...
When was the last time you attended a bridal shower or baby shower? For us, it’s been a long, long time. Janice was married in 1988 and Liz tied the knot in 1992, so graduation parties are more our speed these days! But regardless of where you’re at in your life, May is notorious for...
It’s the 21st which means it’s Recipe ReDux time! This month’s theme: It’s Shower Brunch Season Here in the states, April showers sometimes bring May flowers…but in the case of The Recipe ReDux, May brings shower brunches: bridal showers, baby showers, graduations...
It’s Recipe Redux time again and the theme for May is a brunch party fit for a bride-to-be, baby shower, graduation or special occasion. I think brunch is a totally civilized time to entertain. But it is tricky to make everything look all pintersty stunning, when you’re still trying to...
It’s no secret that I love brunch. It reminds me of time spent with family after church when I was young and pancakes were my go-to. More recently, I’m partial to brunches of potato and veggie scrambles and bottomless mimosas. ... Continue reading →
I wish you could get a whiff of this glorious Greek Salsa made with chopped cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, EVOO, and fresh oregano. Did you know oregano, also known as Origanum vulgare means "mountain joy"? Not only is it delicious, it also acts as an anti-bacterial and is a potent...
I remember my baby shower for boy #1 like it was yesterday. It was about this time of year and it was - as it is for most expectant moms - a wonderful day filled with family, friends and good food. Boy #1 finishes his last day of Kindergarten today. It's trite to say, but I can't believe...
May is brunch season, which is basically like Christmas for me. I love the light, chic bites and of course a clean signature cocktail that go with weddings, showers, graduations etc.... Instead of creating a new dish for this month's Recipe Redux challenge, I pulled together my 5 most...
Not only is it finally spring, but also the time for graduation parties, bridal showers, and weddings galore. If you’re struggling to think of a dish to take to the next shower or get-together on your schedule, this month’s Recipe Redux theme will be a great source of inspiration! This...
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is all about showers, or brunch parties. It is that time of year for baby showers, bridal showers, graduation parties, etc. My first thought was that my Breakfast Pizza with Cauliflower Crust would have been perfect! Instead, I came up with a dish...
“High blood pressure is the single risk factor responsible for the largest number of preventable deaths in this country. Adding insult to injury, high blood pressure doesn't only affect our nation's health--it also affects our wallets. Projections show that by 2030, the total cost of high...
Hi Friends! As promised, I’m back to share a recap of my weekend in Park City, Utah at Blend Retreat! Just like last year, it was spectacular. Lindsay, Katie & Janetha are planning experts and do a great job putting together a weekend that has a little something for everyone! I had such a...
Here’s ways to help you fend off dementia, based on the latest research findings. Survey show that 85% of adults are concerned about losing their mental sharpness or developing dementia in old age...and for good reason. Statistics show that memory loss and dementia now impact half of all...
One of the nicest things about brunch is you don’t have to get up early to enjoy it (or make it)! This festive meal has become synonomous with special occasions like graduation and showers, i.e. bridal showers, baby showers. ... Continue reading →
I was completely against the whole putting a can of mashed beans in dessert until I realized it takes exactly the same.  They’re special brownies in a legal way. Cheap. Filling. And a low chance of going Lindsay Lohan on these bad boys (i.e. hard to binge on). ...
The other day one of my friends was talking about a meal she had recently eaten at a restaurant here . I can’t remember where it was but I can remember what she ordered... Red fish coated in Zapp’s Potato Chips Uh, I think I started drooling when she described it, and I [...]
I recently signed up for a 16-week running program to improve my stride and prevent injury. The program focuses on core/hip stabilization, strength, power, speed, balance, agility, proper biomechanics, and flexibility.  There are basic running principles that help you become a more...
There's a lot of interest in ancient grains â€" spelt, quinoa, barley, black rice, kamut and buckwheat - these days and with good reason. Ancient grains bring the romance of rustic old worlds into our kitchens. They add new interesting flavours to our meals and put us in touch with a slower...
No soup for you! (Seinfeld reference anyone?) I’m only kidding, you can have all the soup you want of course, especially with this soup recipe. Last week we talked all about the almighty cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower. Today, I’m sharing another one of my favorite recipes using...
With Memorial Day around the corner, grills will be fired up. Grilled foods are usually considered healthy because they are cooked without fat. For instance, a typical 4-ounce chicken breast cooked on the grill contains about 7 grams of fat, ... Continue reading →
According to the National Restaurant Association 2013 What’s Hot culinary forecast, Whole Grains in Kids Meals ranks number 10 in the Top Ten Trends for 2013 by American Culinary Federation. Child nutrition issues also hits the number 3 and 5 ... Continue reading →
Coconut water has gained a lot of hype claiming to be a healthier way to hydrate than plain or bottled water. Coconut water is naturally low in fat and calories, is cholesterol free, full of hydrating electrolytes and has more potassium than four bananas. However, at 2 to 3 dollars per...
With Memorial weekend just around the corner, hopefully you have read my last blog about how to get your barbecue primed and ready for grilling season. This is monumentally important before you begin your outdoor culinary ventures as it can facilitate even cooking and enhance overall flavor. If...
Today’s morsel is short and simple. I want you to try fresh sugar snap peas. Sugar snap peas are sweet, refreshing and an excellent source of vitamin C for beautiful skin. Since they are a spring veggie, look for sugar snap peas at the farmer’s...
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting my second live Pregnancy Magazine Google Hangout about breastfeeding basics that specifically focused on those first few important days after your baby is born. I was joined by fellow experts Corey Colwell-Lipson, LMFT, ATR-BC Margarita Marasigan,...
As promised, here is the perfect weekend home that I just happened to stumble upon one day during a walk at Lake Chelan. I love the large back porch with arched entrances, the way the grassy green lawn slopes down to the blue water’s edge, the oversized adirondack chair, the large trees...
The quinoa dish we prepared at My Manakin Market was a hit, and as promised, here is the recipe! We were excited to give folks a chance to try something beyond the standard pasta or rice dish. Â Quinoa ("KEEN-wah") is ... Continue reading →
I’m a Nutrition Consultant to the Corn Refiner’s Association, but my opinions are my own. I recently attended my state nutrition conference independently as a member of the board and planning committee.  I attended the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association’s (PADA) ... Continue...
A recent clinical trial compared a low-carb diet with a low-fat diet and supports other research that has found that these two diet approaches result in similar weight loss after two years. In this trial, 307 overweight and obese participants ... Continue reading →
For those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, by now you know I’m choosy about the products I use. Many convenience, packaged items are filled with hydrogenated oils, chemicals and/or dyes, excess sugars, salt and well...junk ... Continue reading →
Another week, another meal plan. I’m trying a slow cooker spaghetti and meatball dish inspired by a patient I saw awhile ago (a great Italian cook). I’m also making Black Bean sliders with sweet potatoes from Fearless Feeding, recently posted on the Meal Makeover Moms blog. Like always,...
Earlier this month, the respected journal Pediatrics published the outcome of a small study on allergy development in children. Their results showed that parents who cleaned their baby’s pacifier by putting it into their own mouths have babies with less asthma, eczema and food allergies. While...
The power of incorporating sufficient vitamin D in the diet is often underestimated. Vitamin D supports bone health, muscle strength, improved immunity, and has even been linked to lowering the risk of many diseases such as cardiovascular disease, depression, cancer, and diabetes. Most often...
Over the weekend, I posted this picture to THIH’s Facebook page and asked for guesses as to where I might be: Most guesses were for Rome, which is not too far off ... in a way. Although I have to say, despite my 26 hour trip to Paris, I think a weekend trip to Rome [...]
When you think of Greek food, you usually think of chunky Greek salads, messy but delicious souvlaki, and pungent garlic sauces such as tzatziki and skordalia ready to be smothered on fresh bread. Yes, Greek food is known for its simplicity and heartiness, but also for its health benefits....
Just in time for Memorial Day BBQs and potlucks: Â the Caribbean Chicken Salad is an easy, delicious dish that everyone will enjoy! Â I know this because it has already been taste-tested by over 200 participants at a series of wellness fairs last week during Myplate2yours cooking demos....
In his blog A New Way To Lose Weight: Listen To It, Marc David at the Institute for Psychology of Eating makes a strong case that losing weight for the sake of simply losing weight is incredibly difficult. He says: "Most people who have extra pounds attack their body fat as if it was some...
Coconut oil: dietary demon or health food? It’s a question that many people are currently pondering. Coconut oil, once considered to be among the most detrimental fats for your heart, has suddenly developed a healthy halo. But what’s the real… Read More »
Celebrate National Pick Strawberries Day! By: Jodie Shield, RD Calling all strawberry lovers: May 20th is National Pick Strawberries Day. I’m so glad strawberries have their own special day because they’re one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Researchers [...]
(HealthCastle.com) Do you serve chocolate for breakfast? Some food manufacturers apparently think it is perfectly reasonable to do so. Here are two chocolate-flavored spreads that are marketed as breakfast items. Is one better than the other?read more
Good morning, my friends! As you know, I’m currently on vacation in Italy with Matt! We will have limited access to the internet (apologies for delayed responses to email and comments) and want to maximize time to hit the sights, so I thought it would be fun to set up a couple guest...
Wait, how is it Monday already? Wasn’t just yesterday Friday? If it’s Monday that means tri training starts today! Well, according to my calendar, it actually started yesterday. Oops. Guess I’m not off to the best start. Since I’m essentially starting from scratch, I...
As part of my commitment to 13 goals in 2013, I have been doing random acts of kindness inspired by the awful tragedy at the school in Sandy Hook, CT.  I have given out $5 gift cards to Target, Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to random people in the hopes that they pay it forward...
Asiago Cream Pasta. Sounds decadent, right? Indecent. Even health-defying. I mean...just LOOK at it! Fear not. While I may go overboard occasionally on a truly decadent dessert, I like to keep it healthy at the main meal. There are just so many delicious and healthy ways to cook! And...
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. For years people avoided nuts because they were high in fat. They ate nuts as a guilty pleasure. All that has changed. Nuts are now considered a heart healthy...
April was another busy month leading into May wherein I am delinquent on my blogging. The end of my April was consumed with Final Exams and Final Projects to wrap up my first year of classes as a doctoral student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. As a result, several of...
The writing of cookbook #2 is well underway. Well, not so much the writing, per se, but the recipe development. As someone who is fortunate enough to not have to follow a gluten-free diet, I do not eat a strict gluten-free diet. It just so happens that many recipes I make are naturally...
I have to admit I’m a sucker for a contest. I always think mine will be the winning entry, because I’m sure there are only about 5 other people who will participate. Then I remember we live in the age of the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, and all the other forms of social...
Type #10: Abandonment of the Goal To work toward a goal, we need two fundamental beliefs: It is worth it and I can do it. Type #10 of sabotaging thought strikes at one or both of those necessary elements. In some form or another, this type of thought implies it’s either not worth it to...
An email showed up in my inbox recently from an old friend worried about her four-year-old child’s fixation on food. It read: "My daughter eats a good diet, but has an obsession or interest in food that I don’t think is necessarily normal. Â She is the kid who will hang out at a snack...
I love coleslaw. Love it. Come May 1st, our weekly dinners contain lots of vegetable burgers, grilled vegetables, and coleslaw. It’s one of the foods that BL won’t let me compromise on. There are certain things that I have to make correct, and can’t experiment much with. He let’s me add...
It appears to be the straw that broke the camel’s back, as the saying goes. Wrigley’s launched their Alert Energy Gum, loaded with a level of caffeine equivalent to four cups of coffee, on April 29th. Then on May 3, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation...
I try not to let any of my CSA food go to waste, but sometimes it happens...like the winter rutabagas that went soft sitting in the fridge and, unfortunately, wound up in the garbage (I really hate wasting fresh food). ... Continue reading →
When it comes to the subject of nutrition we have been taught to: Check the nutrition label. Count the calories. Blah, blah, blah. Let me clear something up, nutrition is nourishment, particularly on a cellular level, and it comes from whole foods. It is not about calories or total fat grams. It...
This cake is a simple lemon cake inspired by Dom's Mums Lemon cake I just used Meyer lemons. I love these lemons and only really got hooked on them since moving to America. Its not just me who loves these lemons but Ozoz from Kitchen butterfly made a wonderful bunch of recipes with them I...
 Now that May is in full swing, plums are officially in season! YAY! Just call it a Plum-back! They’re here to stay through October. Did you know that plums are relatives of peaches and nectarines and that The United States has up to 100 varieties that vary in shape, size, color and...
Propagating Fig TreesGardeners propagate fig trees using various methods either from cuttings or air layering. I'm going to try propagating fig trees from cuttings. Our little, lone fig tree (unknown ID) is taking forever to yield figs. Over the past 5 or so years, the growth has been quite...
Okay, to be totally honest, I forgot I was hosting. I knew I was hosting on May 20th, but it just seemed unreal that it could ALREADY be May 20th. I’ve definitely taken on too much as of late; my ... Continue reading →
I’m not even going to make excuses for the fact that things have gotten a little stale over here on the old blog. I’m sure it’s self explanatory that when I get busy, something’s gotta give and this blog (aka my little labor of love) definitely gets tossed to the side...
I do not know how you feel about ketchup but I never quite developed a taste for this condiment. Despite this, it had a permanent spot on our shopping list for a couple of  years because the kids seemed to really like it. I know I could have banned it from the household but I did not want...
The one instrument that most people use to measure health and fitness progress â€" the scale â€" is the one that we have the least amount of control over. Lots of other things influence weight (i.e. time of day, recent meals, what you’re wearing, the scale you use, the time of...
Thanks for the show of interest in my book, "Morning By Morning Pathway to Health." Feedback, stories, and comments are much appreciated! A special thank you to Rock Creek Herb and Vitamin Co. for hosting the event!
Coconut rice pudding with pineapple & saffron. Good old-fashioned rice pudding with a touch of the tropics. Â I really hit jackpot with this dish and it tastes heavenly!! My SundayThe post Pineapple Coconut Rice Pudding With Saffron #SundaySupper appeared first on Sue's Nutrition Buzz.
Remember "I can't believe it's not butter?" Well, don't let the tagline tempt you - when it comes to your health, there's no substitute for the real thing.When looking for a spread for your morning toast, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the plethora of margarines and other manufactured...
While I have grown fresh herbs, tomatoes and peppers in containers during past summers, I have always wanted to raise a traditional garden. After visiting my local farmer’s market almost daily last summer, I decided it was time to take my green thumb to the next level. Growing a...
That too much fondness of fast food can cause weight problems is old news. But the idea that nearly all types of restaurants dish up meals that can expand your waistline has not been as widely discussed â€" until now. Two separate studies, one from the University of Toronto, Canada, the other...
Yes, it’s true. They’re equally important. I’ll keep this short and to the point. Just another food truth to help you Let’s take a very versatile food as an example...how about potatoes? Everyone loves potatoes, the options are endless! (Slight ... Continue reading →
Posted in NutritionReal foodTips & TricksI used to tell clients that non-starchy vegetables were an all-you-can-eat food, without giving them any specific goal. I figured this would speak for itself and everyone would automatically fill-up on the good stuff, just like I did. But this wasn’t...
Angelina Jolie revealing her double mastectomy has put breast cancer front and center in the news. Having the BRCA1 gene gave her an 87% chance that she would contract breast cancer at some point in her life. Given this, she ... Continue reading →
 Alcohol and Weight Loss a Good Mix? Alcohol plays a big party of our culture; we drink as a way to have fun, let loose, be social or just to unwind after a tough day at work. So what’s wrong ... Continue reading →
Adapted from an article written for Wellness Concepts specializing in Corporate Wellness I realize that an article about 50 ways to leave your lover may be far more juicy and despite most statistics pointing to people with partners having greater longevity, vegetables can be juicy and...
In a recent post about how to select a sports nutrition product, we discussed that there were 6 key factors to consider. I highlighted the first two factors – macronutrient composition and type of carbohydrate – in that first post. Today, we’ll take a look at the [...]
       Every week I meet at least few new clients who are having trouble losing weight, despite making healthy food choices. When it comes to those food choices, you can get too much of a good thing. Being able to recognize what makes a normal portion is...
I’m going to just lay it out there. Drastically changing our diet has proven to be stressful. Much more stressful than I anticipated. I knew going into this that meal planning and cooking would take a bit more work, but I didn’t expect it to be a source of stress all week long. As a [...]
If I had to pick one quote that has completely transformed the way I think, approach situations and make decisions, it would undoubtedly be this: Eleanor & Chip are onto something… If it doesn’t scare you, it doesn’t change you. ... Continue reading →
If you are one of the 12.5 million people who are living with cancer or have had a cancer diagnosis, you can appreciate the quest to try anything that promotes health. Remember that "wellness" isn’t a state of being disease-free, but rather maximizing your health wherever you are in life....
 Researched and Written by: Laura Maydak, nutrition intern Reviewed by: Heather Mangieri, RD Once called “star berries†by early Native Americans, blueberries have passed the test of time and are becoming increasingly popular in the current American diet. Consumption of the...
My husband has been MIA (missing in action) for most dinners the last few weeks, so I have been lacking motivation to cook for just my little one and me. Especially considering my little one is, by his choice, a vegetarian. Don’t get me wrong it makes it really easy for me to just cook [...]
Photo Courtesy of Oxford University PressI was fortunate enough today to attend a lecture with Abigail Saguy, PhD discussing her new book, "What's Wrong with Fat?" It was a very interesting discussion and I'm excited to read the book to learn more about what she has to say about "fatness"...
Congrats to Brooke W., the winner of the Sunglasses Shop giveaway. An email has been sent to you! Do you workout with an arm band or running belt? As I started to increase my mileage at my running group I realized how much I needed one. It was getting too cumbersome to hold my iphone...
I love the push I’m seeing back to actual cooking as a cornerstone of vibrant health. Across the country, leading nutrition experts are staging “Eat Ins†(like Dr. Mark Hymen’s here) to bring people back to the table (and the stove). And last month Mark Bittman...
Oh man... I am drooling just looking at this picture you guys! These are one of my most favourite treats right now. You know when you’re in the mood for something chocolatey... you only need a couple little bites to be satisfied but you don’t want just another square of dark chocolate? This...
Hi! Have you heard that rice is unsafe to eat because it contains arsenic? Someone recently asked me about this so I did a little research and thought I’d share my findings with you. Is there arsenic in rice? First thing you need to know is that long-term exposure to high levels of...
There are a ton of great proteins available. And if you ask 10 different people what the BEST source of protein is, you’ll likely get 10 different answers. But before we talk about the BEST protein sources, why does it even matter? The data continue to mound for the benefits of protein, with...
One key to healthy snacking? Planning ahead! If you have a pre-planned snack prepped and ready to go, you have a no-thinking-involved snack you can grab when hunger strikes. Otherwise, if you wait until you're hungry, the chances of selecting an in-the-moment healthy snack are slim.
I’m the type of person that wakes up hungry every single day, so there’s no way I could function skipping breakfast. My extreme morning hunger always has me in search of a good hearty breakfast that will keep me ... Continue reading →
On May 3rd, Madeline Elizabeth arrived just as the sun was coming up! She is a tiny peanut … with long finger and toes just like her dad! She already loves her nursery which makes her family very happy Most days are spent feeding, snuggling and changing the little one. But we have managed...
Beer and potatoes. Can I get an amen? You’d think Wholesome Husband were Irish, the way that man loves potatoes. Sometimes I make a pound of potatoes and he eats 3/4th of that pound by himself. He’s also a huge beer lover. So a recipe with beer and potatoes made into french fries. It’s...
I am often asked this question and have wondered it myself considering the fact that I have a two and a half year old boy who, for the most part, is a stellar eater but tends to be sporadic with his food intake as most toddlers are. Should I be supplementing my son’s diet...
Healthy Kids Challenge Blog The Learning ConnectionThe Learning Connection Report from our partner in health, Action for Healthy Kids, aligns perfectly with our model for the Balance My Day™ curriculum and we are thrilled to join them in demonstrating that well-nourished and active kids are...
Recently our private practice office, Eat Right Bucks County, started to carry the YumBox. The YumBox is a bento like box made for kids ages 3 and up. The YumBox contains an illustrated food tray divided into five ½ cup portions representing the five food groups: protein, dairy,...
I just read a study that evaluated the calorie content in foods in small and local restaurants that are exempt from listing calories on their menus under the new laws. I wasn’t surprised to find that, just like in large restaurant chains, there are a lot of calories in these restaurant foods....
I've got salad-in-a-jar fever - and the only cure is MORE canning jars. Are you looking for an easy, stress-free way to eat more fruits and vegetables during the week? Do you want to find fun ways to get your kids to eat their greens? Do you have a little extra time on the weekend you can carve...
Gluten free: A favourite claim in the food packaging world. Gluten free bread, gluten free cookies, gluten free pasta, gluten free water, gluten free gluten. The whole world has gone gluten free crazy. Journalists, quacks and randoms with a computer all have an opinion. It seems every man and...
Traditionally, muffins had a reputation for being "healthy" but we know the muffins we buy these days are more like cake, nutritionally speaking. And those innocent looking baked goods deserved this title. After all, it only took a few bites and voila! You’re set back 300+ calories...
Evie planted some radish seeds in the garden a while back, long before any of us were really ready to be doing any spring gardening. The ground wasn’t prepared, but she cleared a small spot and planted her seeds. Owing to a warm winter and some surprisingly diligent watering, those seeds...
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) causes kidney function to be severely limited or non-existent and occurs most often in people with diabetes or chronic hypertension. Due to limited renal function, nutrients such as phosphorus are not properly eliminated from the body and excessive phosphorus...
Like everyone else, I’m making up this parenting thing as I go along–occasionally getting it right, frequently stumbling. Feeding my kids is no exception. Even as a dietitian with a bunch of initials after my name, I wasn’t prepared for the curve-balls thrown at me by my kids when it came...
The first in a series of 3 blog post examining typical restaurant menu items and what you may not know you are eating! Information is Power! By Julie Dolce, Dietetic Technician Student, Suffolk County Community College You may already have the generalization that eating out at restaurants...
With summer vacation just around the corner, you may be in the process of planning trips for some fun and relaxation. Travel can quickly sabotage your healthy lifestyle if you don’t plan ahead. Thankfully today I have some expert travel advice from Cole Millen, an avid traveler and...
I hate being a nag….well that isn’t totally true…but I do feel like a nag about this one but I am not going to quit. Eating mid afternoon â€" between 3-5pm(ish) â€" is a crucial moment for your metabolism and will help you reach your health and nutrition goals. The...
We've all been told many times to cut down on salt intake in order to lower our risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. But a new report from the Institute of Medicine suggests that cutting down on salt might not be the best course.Current guidelines say adults should not...
Do you, like most people, assume you’d lose weight equally well by burning more calories or eating fewer? Research on weight loss says otherwise. It’s clear that to lose weight, you’ve got to somehow burn more calories than you consume. In this video interview, Dr. Steven Heymsfield...
I'm a big fan of slow cooker (crockpot) recipes. Little effort goes into these delicious meals + they're perfect for tenderizing tough meats. Try this Curried Apple Chicken with Sweet Potato recipe, it won't disappoint... promise!
Most dieters want to lose weight quickly. The problem is that plan tends to backfire. You can lose weight fast or lose weight forever—but not lose weight fast and forever. Most dieters regain about two-thirds of their weight loss within a year and all of it within 3 to 5years. If you have...
Changing the way you eat so you can lose weight and improve your health doesn’t mean you have to eat boring tasteless food. In fact, you are much more likely to succeed at permanent weight loss if you enjoy the ... Continue reading →
I thought it would be fun to give you all a peek inside my fridge. When it comes to what I eat I have to admit that I'm a repeat offender. I eat the same things over and over...I can't help it! I also try to buy organic whenever possible. I just prefer the taste of organic produce and like to...
I blogged about these stories a while back, but found myself hysterically laughing about them recently, so I thought they were worth revisiting. $149 Smoothie Ever make a $149 smoothie? I have, quite recently. Here’s how: put some milk, fruit and ice into your good blender. Then, using a...
G-free Specialty Products Events I’m a huge fan of naturally gluten-free food. It’s usually healthier, usually cheaper, and IMHO, usually tastier, too. There are so many ways to go g-free quick and easy, and I highlighted a bunch in last month’s newsletter, with tips from a...
Monday night I had a lot on my plate (no pun intended) and needed a quick dinner. I had planned to make Ginger Shrimp and Chard Stir Fry over brown rice, but last minute changed my mind and used Tasty Bite Asian Kung Pao Noodles instead! This was the first time I ever bought this [...]
With 83% of U.S. employers offering incentives to encourage employees to get biometric screenings and/or take health questionnaires (according to a survey by Aon Hewitt), debates over what kind of incentives are most effective carry on. At Enthrive, we care about the incentive programs that...
The 8th annual Feel My Legs, I’m a Racer is now in the books! And by books I mean completed because unlike Danny Chew I do not keep detailed logs of the event. But fortunately a number of people come ... Continue reading →
A plant-loving lifestyle is certainly a healthful way to nourish your body but it’s so much more than just that. Plant-based choices benefit not only ourselves but everything around us, including our families, our planet and future generations. If you’re thinking about making the...
Sometimes I discover a recipe that is so simple and delicious, I wonder how I didn’t come up with it on my own. Never mind, I take that back...I don’t consider myself a recipe developer (just a good sleuth!), so it makes perfect sense that I never thought of combining these ingredients...
Below is my latest blog post for Huffington Post. You can also read it HERE. Fast food is known to be high in fat, sugar and salt, and frequent consumption of fast-food may contribute to a diet of poor quality, which may raise a user’s risk for overweight and chronic diseases that are...
Antioxidants in supplement form have a reputation as miracle health workers scouring through your body like little scrubbing bubbles cleaning away all the bad chemicals. But do they really disserve that reputation? According to sound science, no. A too high level of antioxidants in the blood...
Looking for accurate and dependable nutrition information can be overwhelming. Don't place your trust or health with just any "Joe". Here are a few Red Flags of Junk Science: Claims a "Quick Fix" There is NO such thing as a Quick Fix! Everything takes effort and TIME. Dire warnings of danger...
Check out this informative article by Fox News on yet another chemical concern in some foods, non-stick cookware and even rain coats! Eat Right: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/12/is-popcorn-giving-heart-disease/.
Avocado Avocados are a great source of healthy unsaturated fat,  rich in flavor and, also provide vital nutrients and phytochemicals. The total calories of an avocado (serving size 1/5 medium [30g/1oz]) is 50 per serving (35 calories from fat) or 250 calories for a whole avocado. In the...
By Katie Patroka BS – Nutrition intern It’s that time of year again when we trade heavy coats and chunky sweaters for shorts and maybe a swimsuit! Most women, no matter what size they may be, have moments of anxiety, when exposing so much skin. Even cover girls may feel a sense of...
By Katie Patroka BS – Nutrition intern It’s that time of year again when we trade heavy coats and chunky sweaters for shorts and maybe a swimsuit! Most women, no matter what size they may be, have moments of anxiety, when exposing so much skin. Even cover girls may feel a sense of...
Since it is springtime, we thought it would be a good time to share some infotainment relative to various sensory elements that can set the tone for mealtimes. Those sensory elements can include, but are not limited to, ones which are visual in nature, or are from sound, are aromatic, pertain...
We are fortunate to have Mike Manning of "Manning’s Musings" blog, to provide his insight on the importance of exercise and travel. This is certainly a topic I can relate to as I used to travel three weeks out of every month when I worked in pharmaceutical research. Far from glamorous,...
Did you know 1 in 10 babies born in Australia will have a food allergy? And it’s estimated 2 in 100 hundred adults are also affected by an allergy. May 13 – 19 marks Food Allergy Awareness Week in Australia ... Continue reading →
Should moms-to-be get a mother's day present? Well, of course they should! That's my take on a topic that appears to be controversial lately. Here I offer a list of gift ideas to make pregnancy healthier, easier and more pleasant.
As a diabetes educator/healthcare provider (DHCP) I’ve observed that the rapidly growing world of the Diabetes Online Community, the DOC for short, is helping people with diabetes (PWD) and their loved ones find support and feel supported. People are connecting, building relationships and...
On May 11, 2013 we’ll celebrate our 21st year of Stamp Out Hunger! Help the NALC fight hunger in America by getting involved. Thanks for your support in Feeding America. Don’t forget to donate that small bag of non-perishable items to your mail carrier TODAY! Have a great Saturday.
Sunday, May 12, is Mother’s Day in the U.S. A day to recognize the trials and challenges our individual Moms’ experienced while raising her family, and to thank her for being the loving and important person that she still is ... Continue reading →
It’s been a few weeks since I posted anything because I was busy developing recipes for a new diet book that comes out in January. It’s being published by Hyperion so will have mass distribution in bookstores nationwide. It’s very ... Continue reading →
Interesting article from CBS News.com looking at prescription drug spending in the United States in 2012. For the first time since spending trends have been monitored, Americans spent less. Is that good news? Analysis of the trend points to a variety of reasons, according to IMS Institute...
May is Celiac Disease Awareness month. Celebrate by getting yourself tested for celiac. Although some people with celiac have no symptoms, you are at greater risk for celiac if you
Aaah, motherhood! The fairytale stories I had in my head. Cute little babies would become cute, big teenagers. Sunday mornings would be spent with all of us cuddled up in our big bed. Nights would be spent playing games and singing ... Continue reading →
One look inside a shopping trolley will show you how varied our food tastes are. One trolley might be full of fruit and vegetables and another might be groaning under the weight of processed items such as snack foods, confectionery and the like. There are a number of factors at play when...
Getting a new medical diagnosis can be a scary and emotional experience, especially if that diagnosis is Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is so widespread that I’m sure you either have a friend or family member with this condition. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of misinformation about the...
You’re in for a big treat today folks! Today I share my all-time favorite breakfast smoothie...in a video! (why is watching yourself on screen always so unpleasant? I mean, do I really sound like that?) Though I can’t say this video is the finest, I had a lot of fun pretending I was on...
A friend and colleague of mine forward me this video clip from The Onion, which is perhaps my favorite place for news. (For those of you who don't know The Onion writes parodies of news stories and is often quite hysterical.)Alert: if you are bothered or offended by profanity, please don't...
Like I mentioned last week, breastfeeding isn’t always unicorns and lollipops. We can run into trouble with milk supply but there’s hope. Along with utilizing your local lactation specialist, you can make these tasty cookies full of food-based galactogogues, which are breast milk...
In my last post I mentioned that I have no motivation to cook. That feeling continues, but I had a rare new recipe adventure thanks to the participants in my Diabetes class. We were discussing alternatives for whole grains, and I mentioned quinoa to them. None of them had heard or tried it...
Are 100 calorie snacks health food imposters? Â Copyrigh 2013 -- Michelle Loy, MPH, MS, RD, CSSD -- Go WellnessHealth Food Imposter #12: Â 100 calorie snacksThe 100 calorie snack products are tricky. Â The fact that they are portion-controlled and only 100 calories each may make them...
This was on Dr.Oz yesterday. Healthy alternative to ice cream for dessert!!! Have your kids help you... They will love it! Ooey-Gooey Apple Pie Cones 1/5th of recipe (1 cone): 84 calories, 0.5g fat, 67mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 10g sugars, 1g protein Ingredients: 1 tsp....
This was on Dr.Oz yesterday. Healthy alternative to ice cream for dessert!!! Have your kids help you... They will love it! Ooey-Gooey Apple Pie Cones 1/5th of recipe (1 cone): 84 calories, 0.5g fat, 67mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 10g sugars, 1g protein Ingredients: 1 tsp....
I analyze research articles for the EAL, lecture on evidence analysis, and generally love science. Â But I am in a profession where we still know very little about so much. As a parent, there is also so little we know about how to prevent SIDS and Food allergies despite research. Nothing...
wo great Boston-based companies, ChopChop Magazine and New Balance have teamed up this spring to promote eating more fruits and vegetables with their “Run the Rainbow, Eat the Rainbow†contest, and a special giveaway just for FitMamaEats readers.
Last year, it was thrilling to be honored at the Hamptons Best Party of the Year-The Hamptons Heart Ball! It’s rewarding to be a volunteer for the American Heart Association for over 20 years. Please join us to continue this mission! A Celebration of creating and sharing. Our evening...
Baby Boy Goldberg #3It is with teary eyes that I write this post...for 2 reasons. The first being: I'm at the so-uncomfortable-I-can't-sleep phase of pregnancy. Â So naturally this wreaks havoc on my emotional well-being. Â (I could probably stop with just this explanation alone and you...
Written by: Cassie Vanderwall, MS RD CD CDE CPT Being green, getting sustainable and saving the environment have become more than trends and hobbies of our fellow "tree huggers." Reducing waste and pollution has become everyone’s business and can truly benefit not only the globe, but...
There is no definitive answer on how to bust through a weight loss plateau. However, it’s definitely guaranteed that once you get to this point, you’re frustrated. I want to help ease your frustration. Below are tips that I’ve used to get clients results. Hopefully, they...
This course provides the 4.5-hours of group-supervision required to become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Date: July 10, 2013 - 10:30am read more
Fad diets. They’ve always been a bugbear to dietitians and nutritionists. Generally they’re written by people with no formal nutrition expertise or understanding of scientific evidence, but rather astute business people who know that silver bullet promises can earn them...
Being a mom is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. I’m the proud mom of two wonderful young men. I’m also blessed to be the daughter of a dynamite 85 year old lady. Over the years, I’ve learned that I can only reach my potential as a mom and daughter when...
When I splurge on dessert or make something decadent for company, I want it to be the best possible quality. This recipe uses dates, coconut, cinnamon and almonds for an unforgettable treat! Yield: 8 sandwiches Time: 1 hour plus 30 minutes or more freezing time Ingredients For the Cookies: 1...
Alicia’s Power Shake RECIPE from ABC6 Action New’s Diet Detours ! "zingy  / refreshing  /tasty  / under 100 calories /  zero fat  / green but really good/  fiberlicious/ ginger-yum ." ALICIA’S  POWER SHAKE (makes approx. 3 Cups) 1/2 banana (8 inches) 1C frozen...
I was taking a peek at my site the other day, trying to look at it critically and with fresh eyes, when I realized my blogroll was woefully out of date. I made the list when I originally started this blog, which was over a... Continue reading →The post My 5 Favorite Recipe Blogs...
Now I am in the land of salads, I have a whole lot of great recipes to try. This one is timely with a recent study in the US showing that the mediterranean diet may lower the risk of memory problems in later life. And you can’t beat this for a mediterranean style salad.
The following content comes straight from my latest newsletter, "Dietary Supplements: 5 Hot and Trending". Â Have you signed up yet to receive it? If not, be sure to add your email to the form in the right sidebar and you won’t miss my news each month Please comment below and let me know...
Greetings from motherland – where I don’t do much besides sleep, feed, and gawk at my new baby daughter. E is 10 weeks old now and smiling! I’m relishing every second, and moving things like blogging (and housework!) down on... Continue reading →The post Postpartum Update appeared first...
Lindsay (Lean Green Bean) recently wrote a post on why she doesn't label the way she eats. As a fellow RD and someone who loves food, I totally related to this post. Everyone is constantly searching for the "best" diet, when in reality, the "best" diet is whatever works for YOU. It...
(Contest has ended.) Don’t you just love a good cookbook? Â I hate to part with this one but I’ll do this for you. There are 2 ways to enter but you only have until midnight tonight (pacific). 1. Â If you ... Continue reading →
This awesome Blendtec blender ($495 Value- yes it competes with the Vitamix) and a case of Stonyfield Blends yogurt will go to one lucky winner on Cinco De May0. the official launch of summer cocktail ...
I have been doing a lot of strange things lately. Maybe the most shocking is that I ate a piece of quiche over the Easter holidays. I am the all time egg hater; gagging, watering eyes, etc. It just looked so damned good. Plus I have always felt deprived of all these seemingly delicious egg...
Here’s the dish that officially broke me out of my weeknight cooking rut.I’ve recently been stuck on autopilot with regard to meal preparation for my children. Â The carb rotation had become particularly stale: pasta, rice,...Related posts:Sweet Potato PieBeet and Sweet Potato...
This post was written by my guest blogger and dietetic intern, Ruthann Sampson, MS. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ruthann for over 4 years. She is just about to complete her dietetic internship at the ... Continue reading →
It is May!! Â When I think of May I think of the May pole (did anyone else have a May pole when they were kids?) AND Older American’s Month (OAM). Â Well, to be honest, I also think about North Carolina strawberries! Â Yummy! Â This year the theme for OAM is (drum roll, please),...
I wasn’t planning on posting this recipe as it certainly isn’t the best for you. However, after sharing the cake with others I received several requests for the recipe. So with a few modifications this recipes has a least been a little ... Continue reading →
Diet or exercise – which is the best for improving health? Turns out you need a little of both. Â When it comes to making healthy lifestyle changes, we’ve all heard that for the best results it’s 80% diet and 20% exercise. Sure the food you put into your mouth can quickly result in more...
Let's discuss some considerations around how long to stay on the elimination phase of a FODMAP elimination diet. The short answer is, don't stay on it any longer than you have to! An elimination diet is a learning diet, not...
Beans really are good in every way. Cheap, healthy, yummy and easy. When I am in a pinch for something quick I go to the well-stocked pantry for a can of pinto, black, or refried, but I prefer my own slow-cooked beans. For around $2.00 a pound for organic dried beans in the bulk section,......
Here’s what you’re going to do with Avocados, besides spooning it (not snuggling it). But let’s start off with my pointing out that I think Spring in NY is awesome. It  brings about a fresh perspective, juice cleanses galore, smiling faces, and florescent crazy 80′s colors to our cute...
Got zits?  Whether you had major acne or just an occasional pimple as a teenager, up to 50% of adults have recurring flare-ups. Ugh! How does this happen?   Genetic, hormonal and lifestyle factors can make adult skin susceptible to acne breakouts on the face, chest, and/or...
Looking for a clean, whole food margarita recipe? Here it is. I’ve never been a fan of margarita (or other cocktail) mixes, not only because of the sweet-and-sour mix taste, but because of their ingredients: artificial flavors & colors, as well as high fructose corn syrup. ...
First off, let me apologize for being a bit silent lately. Â Between being on the road speaking and working on my 2nd For Dummies book I haven’t had the inclination to blog. Â Instead I’ve been recipe testing, reading trashy romance ... Continue reading →
First off, let me apologize for being a bit silent lately. Â Between being on the road speaking and working on my 2nd For Dummies book I haven’t had the inclination to blog. Â Instead I’ve been recipe testing, reading trashy romance ... Continue reading →
It’s a Sunday, and my daughter is begging for pancakes... and not just any pancake, but pumpkin pancakes – ugh! Not that I don’t love them myself, but they take so much time... plus I feel like a short order cook, standing there impatiently waiting to flip them. When you use...
Spring is definitely here! It’s such a nice time of year and I love all the new, colorful produce that will be in season. Spring is great for fresh salads and lighter fare and this one fits the bill well. Sweet strawberries in season are my fav! There is nothing like fresh mint...
I love planting onions. They’re so easy. Stick them in the garden in the spring and they seem to grow no matter what. Because the spring is wet, they rarely need watered. They are dependable.  This year, it has been particularly cold in mountain Maryland, but that hasn’t...
Hi everyone! I just want to quickly share one (very)random tips with you. It’s about school prawns. I bought half a kg of school prawns today, and when I got home, I de-headed and peeled them. My random tips today is don’t throw away the school prawns’ heads. Why? Because we can make stock...
In honor of Earth Day this week, be good to your body and to Mother Earth. Make an effort to eat  foods “close to the earth†with the least amount of packaging, processing, energy and use of your time. Here ... Continue reading →
'Nutrition - The Fourth Discipline' has moved to a brand new home. I will no longer be posting regular updates on this blog. You can now find my training and nutrition posts and updates @ - www.agirlonabike.com Margs xx
Zippy and zesty because it packs a punch of jalapeno pepper, lime and cilantro. Super-saver because it features in-season mango and strawberries. And in-season translates to “at their most budget-friendly price right now.†So it makes perfect cents to take advantage of both...
Several weeks ago I met up with a friend I hadn’t seen in over eight years. I love when friends I haven’t seen in ages feels like it was just yesterday when I last saw them. We were catching up on the latest like no time had past. It was so great to catch up [...]
(tell me this doesn’t make you chuckle...) HAPPY EARTH DAY! I’m loving the idea of leaning into green this year. Because let’s be honest: composting just aint happening for me in NYC, nor is giving up paper toweling entirely. For some greenspiration, check out our Foodtrainers newsletter...
Source:Â Di Cesare, et.al. Inequalities in non-communicable diseases and effective responses. The Lancet, vol 381, 585-597 Feb16, 2013 Does your social status determine your risk of developing disease? How about whether it determines your risk of dying from cancer, diabetes or heart disease?...
Acidity??? Yes, acidity. This is probably a new one for most of you, and for reasons I’ll get into later, it’s not something that the large nutrition or dietetic associations in Canada or the US are ever going to discuss. ... Continue reading →
Every time I go down the supplement aisle at the grocery store, I am amazed at how many protein bars there are to choose from. Â When protein bars first came out they were gross and not appetizing, however, over the years protein bars have improved their taste. Â With all the different...
Yesterday afternoon, just when I was about to post this piece, I found out that tragedy had struck the Boston Marathon. I have always loved this race having grown up in the area and had spent the morning glued to ... Continue reading →
Here is another tasty quinoa recipe! This should be a likeable recipe for those that think traditional meatloaf is too heavy. Quinoa is used in place of bread crumbs allowing the loaf to be less dense. The recipe calls for ground turkey, but if you want to choose the healthiest option make sure...
Maybe it’s the new Spring sun and crocuses popping here in Boston, but a lot of my clients are talking about vitamin D this week. As if she knew, a colleague just sent me this very comprehensive article about the... Continue reading →The post hit the garden and get some D appeared first on...
Last week ground breaking legislation was passed in Virgina. Governor Bob McDonnell signed a new law requiring school districts to provide information on anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders, to parents with children in grades 5 through 12. Hopefully Virgina will start a trend that...
I promised I would share the green smoothie recipe that I used this week. I've had it every morning so far and it's SO good!In fact, my 2 year old really likes it too. That is, after she quit crying from the extremely loud noise of the blender and the trauma of watching her beloved food turn...
Here we go again--another Colombian, who we did not know before our trip, who gave up a day to be our tour guide. This time, the Colombian was the sister of CC's avocational Spanish teacher in Atlanta. He sent the teacher a message, merely asking her for suggestions of tourist...
  Sunchokes are plentiful this time of year. They look alot like ginger root- you can peel them if you  like, but that is a little difficult to do ! I keep the skin on, which is actually very thin and edible. Sunchokes are a great source of inulin, a polysaccharide that is like a...
There have been some changes to Nutrition to Kitchen that I would like to update you on. First off, Nutrition to Kitchen is not an LLC anymore. I thank each of you who have made generous donations, from here to ... Continue reading →
The interwebs are abuzz about the supposedly “miraculous†RaspberryKetone supplements. Raspberry Ketone popularity started with Dr. Oz's show in February2012, when he nicknamed it a “miracle weight loss drug.†Some even creditRaspberry Ketones with stimulating hair...
After a long day at work, preparing meals may be the last thing you want to do. Last night was one of those nights for me. Not to mention Andy is out of town all week which means I don’t ... Continue reading →
For those that have heard of Bisphenol A (BPA), the first thing that usually pops into most people’s mind are “water bottles.†But there are so many other sources of BPA in your life that you probably don’t even realize. First of all, let me address the problem with...
I don’t make enchiladas very often, and when I do it’s chicken enchiladas, with canned enchilada sauce. This time, I wanted to do a vegetarian version, and since I normally don’t have enchilada sauce in my cupboard, I made my ... Continue reading →
Try bringing elements into a more harmonic state - try helping them work together. Let's go through a couple of tips and see what you can do to create a more comfortable home.The post Interior Design And Wellness: Improving Your Health appeared first on Fit for Wellness.
A report released last week by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) states that 97% of children’s meals at major restaurant chains do not meet important nutrition criteria. "One out of every three American children is overweight or obese, but it’s as if the chain restaurant...
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the temperature is rising. Now that spring has arrived and you’ll be peeling off excess layers of clothing, it’s also a good time to take stock of the extra pounds that may have ... Continue reading →
This recipe post doubles as an entry for the Bob’s Red Milla Gluten Free Muesli Recipe Contest. When my pals at Bob’s Red Mill asked if I’d like to enter, I knew I wanted to try making a gluten free snack bar. I work with many clients from students to adults who are following a
It’s Easter! That means Easter baskets, egg hunts, and the all important tradition of dying and decorating eggs. And with the egg often being the focus of so many Easter events it’s seems like the best time to talk about the health benefits of the “incredible edible...
Have you heard of intermittent fasting? Supposedly it may be the newest diet trend starting to emerge. Wow, that was fast, didn’t we just get through the "Wheat Belly" fad? I was asked to do an interview for CBC radio ... Continue reading →
Most of you non-RDs probably don’t know, but the American Dietetic Association recently changed its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This change didn’t really make sense to me because I feel like it sounds like a ... Continue reading →
Many of you have been watching the progress of our Napa farm renovationand the completion of our media kitchen. It’s finally time for the next step? The dining room.Since our floor plan is open and the dining area isn’t really a separate room, it was important to find just the...
Family meals have numerous positive impacts, including improving children's school grades, reducing risk for overweight and obesity, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake. Now, one more benefit can be added to the list: improved mental health for teens. Analysis of...
Snow may still be on the ground but spring is in the air. I decided to make one last comfort food meal using my slow cooker to help melt the snow away! A slow cookers or crock-pot is a go to staple for ... Continue reading →
Acne: The Role of Dairy in the Nutrition Management for PCOSGot acne? Don't get milk! This, according to new research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, showing a positive link between dairy consumption and acne (1). Acne is a common symptom of PCOS that...
This is my first Easter with two nieces and one nephew! To say I’m excited to get back into the easter-egg hunt festivities is an understatement, even if they are [...]
Happy Monday! This is what spring time in STL looks like: Brrrr! Looks like soups, hot tea, and steel cut oats will be on the menu for a bit longer. Here’s another recipe with a spicy kick to keep you warm... You already know that plants make up the majority of my meals. People ask [...]
Saturday night, Jared and I were feeling a little Food Network-y, so we decided to extend playtime in the kitchen beyond our chicken paprikash dinner adventure (for those of you who have ever made homemade dumplings, you understand why I say adventure). After dinner, we decided to create...
I just realized I have only had 5 posts here at DDD since the start of 2013. My apologies. Things have just been busier than before. Sadly, this meant having to stop writing a monthly column over at the iRunnerBlog too. Bear with me another month and a half until the semester is over, and...
Hi all! Last night we had our second wedding to go to of the month. We had a lot of fun. No, I did not take a picture of the food but I do have a picture of the groom’s ... Continue reading →
Once you have made up your mind to change your diet to get control of diabetes, try these meal-by-meal tips to get started on better blood sugar control. Stop drinking sugar. You can get a dramatic drop in blood sugar, ... Continue reading →
Here’s the problem. Over and over again I hear from parents "how can I get my child to be more active?" For those kids who are athletic or participate in sports, physical activity comes more easily. You don’t have to worry so much about it. If you have a child...
So Derek made a really great comment on my last post about Jared and how he was able to lose an astonishing amount of weight by eating fast food – in this case Subway sandwiches – every day. The key to Jared’s success didn’t simply lie in the fact that he chose subway over any [...]
Everyone is on a budget these days and that, no doubt, influences our weekly grocery bill. Â The silver lining to tighter purse strings may result in a more simplified and pure pantry. Â Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy can be ... Continue reading →
Many people call me looking for weight loss services. I often find myself explaining why I don’t do weight loss or use weight has an indicator of progress and why my approach is actually better for your health and wellness. I recently decided to get some of my reasons down on paper. As you...
What a better way to jump back into my blog that posting this fun sorta-healthy recipe for carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! Got these from Ellie Krieger on the Food Network and they boast whole wheat pastry flour (which I often use– baked goodies come out less dense than...
Maple syrup is coming and so is spring! Â Maple syrup is one of my favourite sweeteners. It is a local product that has been a source of pleasure and food energy for people living in the north for a very long time. I do imagine the early homesteaders relied on it and were shown how to make it...
A few weeks ago I introduced you to P.V. Body. It’s a little company that makes brilliant workout apparel. I love them because they are affordable, cute, functional, really high quality...and they make me want to KICK BUTT at the gym! The company launched a brand new line of clothing this...
March is a time for many of us when those New Year’s resolutions have become frustrations. Fortunately, the weather is beginning to warm, and spring fever can do wonders for physical activity efforts. It’s also National Nutrition Month, and the theme this year is: "Eat Right, Your Way,...
So we’veseen in a previous post the importance of fibers in digestion, cholesterolmanagement and heart disease. Now, the question is:How do I make sure I’m getting enough fibersdaily?1.  Drop thewhite and stick to brown!-         Instead of using...
Once upon a time, there were green haired “stationary pets†all over the place that call themselves as Chia pets. Sadly, after several years of domination, they rapidly became a minority of the population. Surprisingly, Chia seems to have bounced ... Continue reading →
For many, Spring Break is here or just around the corner! While many have worked hard to reach their fitness /nutrition goals, it is important to remember to eat well while on vacation too! Here are just some simple, smart snacks that you can take on the road! 1. unsalted nuts such as almonds...
I’m a notoriously bad sleeper. I go to bed too late, wake up throughout the night and always bank on catching extra zzz’s on the weekend. Apparently I’m not alone. Â Twenty eight percent of American adults sleep six or ... Continue reading →
In the second installment of a two-part guest blog on weight management for Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, I cover two areas many clients struggle with in their diets â€" snacking and eating breakfast daily. (In the first post, I answered questions about weight loss struggles,...
My friend, Susan Angerholzer, and I are running the New Orleans half marathon in memory of her Aunt, Susan Hart. She lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer last July, only 4 months after being diagnosed. It was an honor and an absolute privilege to have met her. Aunt Susan was a wonderful...
Celebrate Heart Health Month! A heart healthy diet can be delicious and simple to follow. The American Heart Association offers a number of free resources on their website (http://www.heart.org) to help you get started. Eating healthy doesn’t mean dieting. Instead, ... Continue reading...
Google nutrition, nutrient, vitamins/minerals....etc. and you’ll be inundated with information. Is it accurate? Well that all depends on the source. If you are looking for ACCURATE information then you are better going to reputable sources. If you google food documentaries you will also find...
Are you getting enough water during the winter? Runners and other athletes are at increased risk of winter dehydration due to increased sweat losses without feeling thirsty. In cold weather it can be harder to stay mindful of your fluid intake. And with adequate intake set as 9c for...
Happy February Friday! Dark foods like dark chocolate, dark leafy greens, and black beans get their power from their their deep-dark pigments, which contains powerful phytonutrients that...
As a dietitian, I think a lot about food. I don’t follow a special diet. I’m not a vegetarian or a vegan. I don’t eat a low carb diet or follow the Paleo diet. I don’t fast or cleanse. I just like to eat and eat well. I choose organic when I can, limit my [...]
Wow...what a tidal wave the last few months have been! I have been working hard on getting my new business and website together and now it is ready to share with the world. However, there are only so many hours in the day and with all of the comings and goings, these pages have been sorely...
Breakfast Brulee? Yes. This inspired recipe comes from my favorite dessert and love of nutrition.  This  twist on the classic dessert, still captures the creamy texture while keeping with the sugar crunchy topping (the brulee!) but then adds a great addition of healthy fat (coconut)...
If you enjoy savory snacks then you'll love these! Kale chips make a quick, healthy & nutritious alternative to potato chips but today I tried roasted garbanzo beans (chickpeas) for the first time. Rinse the beans to remove the starchy coating Spread them on a baking sheet & pat dry...
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Looking for a lighter start to 2013 and a way to recover from weeks of overeating during the holiday season? I shared my favorite ingredient substitutions with Tracye Hutchins of CBS Better Mornings Atlanta on January 2nd: Simple food substitutions for healthier 2013. Â And, here are the...
I was excited to hear that this month’s Recipe Redux challenge was Gadget gifts! Since we just got married less than 9 months ago, we were given all kinds of cooking tools, kitchen appliances, and baking items as wedding gifts. I suspect this is why they say couples gain weight after...
It’s the holiday season! A season for cheer, joy, family… but also regret! Regret for helping yourself to an extra portion of turkey, or cake, or ice-cream and the extra pounds associated with that. And this is exacerbated by the fact that it’s not just one holiday,...
Do you think your baby might have an allergy to milk? Not sure what to look for and how it is managed? Last week a few dietitians came together with the Anaphylaxis Campaign and some parent support groups to tweet about cow’s milk allergy. 2-4% of children in the UK are affected by it and
This super quick and easy dessert is perfect for the holiday season. With the vitamins from the pumpkin and protein from the yogurt, this dessert is practically a health food! Ingredients:  ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ½ cup canned pumpkin Dash of cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1 graham cracker,...
Join me on Monday November 26th at 7:00PM EST for a LIVE interactive discussion. I have teamed up with Shindig Events to host a live, interactive book talk and discussion to reveal the best ways to beat belly fat over the holidays! The average person gains 5-7 pounds during the holiday...
Printed in Seacoast Online The cranberry harvest has begun. Their appearance in the produce section of the grocery store heralds the fall and winter holiday seasons. This tangy, colorful fruit adds a unique flavor plus special health benefits. They are also available in a number of forms...
This fun, delicious and easy 1-2-3 potato recipe is adapted from “L’Exquisit†Blog. You can’t go wrong with potatoes, garlic, parsley, and olive oil!! It is just a different way of preparing the potatoes, always present in the holiday table. Ingredients: 4...
My favorite flavor in the fall for baking is PUMPKIN! Anything from Pumpkin bread, bars, and cookies to smoothies. Pumpkin Bread (with dark chocolate chips) 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 2 tsp baking ... Continue reading →
Navigating the food choices at holiday parties can be a challenge for nutrition-conscious people. Here are a few general strategies and specific ideas to enjoy a healthy holiday. Don’t arrive hungry. Although it can be tempting to skimp on breakfast ... Continue reading →
A lot can happen in six weeks. Start a new job; eliminate gluten and dairy; win the Boston Marathon. Hey, a girl can dream, right?! But one thing that didn’t take place was a new blog entry. My apologies, y’all. Time to pick it up a notch. So we’ve entered that time of the year [...]
Yesterday was our first day of winter. Here in Beer Sheva winter can come suddenly, without much of an autumn to prepare us. In the morning, a balmy sand storm blanketed the city in dust. By afternoon it was cold and raining. (A rocket from Gaza came our way during this change of weather....
Food Allergy. Food Intolerance. Food Sensitivity. No matter the label, it means everyone’s unhappy. Your child’s unhappy because his body is always "talking back." You are unhappy because your child is struggling. He might be telling you through his behavior. ... Continue reading →
This years crop of carrots has been the best yet. With most of the vegetable garden put to bed for the winter, I dug up half of my carrot crop. Trimmed the tops and gave them a fast hose cleaning. A couple of months ago I tested out a few carrot soup recipes. And today [...]
Heart Healthy Pulses Not just the pulse from a healthy heart rate, but an amazing group of heart healthy foods called PULSES. Pulses are a term used for the edible seeds inside legumes. They include dry beans, dry peas, lentils & chickpeas (not included in this group are soybeans and...
Getting a moderate amount of plant substances called flavonoids through food may be linked to a lower stomach cancer risk in women - but not in men, according to a European study. The researchers, writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that women with the highest intake...
With the popularity of low-carb and “paleo†type diets, I’ve often gotten this response from clients who (like me) have the elevated risk variant of the TCF7L2 gene: “I don’t eat grains/breads/cereals, so I don’t have to worry about my elevated risk.â€...
Divine Delicacies The Noble Quran mentions special foods that research has shown to be loaded with nutrients as well as have numerous medicinal properties. Here are few of the most common ones with their appearance in the Quran and their ... Continue reading →
California weather is finally cooling off! With cool weather come amazing seasonal fruits and vegetables which make delicious seasonal food products. As you know I love Trader Joe’s and their variety of healthy foods. I have been throwing pictures of their stuff around, things that I have...
Sometimes weight loss is a drag. You’re munching on your carrot sticks and it seems like everyone around you is inhaling saturated fat laden nachos and drinking margarita sugar bombs like they haven’t seen food in a week. If you refuse to eat anything that’s not organic, or are ditching...
Lahmayer  & Associates proudly announces: LIVING HEALTHY KITCHEN BLOG â€" A unique kitchen renovation project with step by step highlights (living healthy theme). The Challenge: Fourteen Senior Designers from Western Technical College â€" located in La Crosse Wisconsin...
As this weekend approaches, 1 year since I took 3rd at the Akron half marathon, I’ve never wanted anything more in my life. I want to train at my full potential and get back to racing. Everyday I cannot run, I miss it. I long for being able to train 6 days a week. I [...]
Today Lisa was a guest on Good Day NY to remind parents of the importance of breakfast for children. She shared family friendly meals ideas and reminded viewers that favorite morning meals can be eaten anytime for overall good nutrition.
It’s been awhile hasn’t it? My blog’s sidebar says about 2 weeks. Sheesh. Well I guess I’m on a little hiatus. Work has gotten busier and my travel schedule is becoming a little insane. Insane as in I will be on the road more work days from the end of September â€"...
One night my daughter asked me what I did at work. Â I tried to make it simple and told her that I help people learn to count carbs. Â She looked at me puzzled and said "Why do you need to teach people how to do that, all they have to do is look at a [...]
Isn’t everyone looking for zucchini recipes this time of year? I am, for a change. For the first time ever–tada!–I am successfully growing zucchini. So now you know my claim of being a barely-competent gardener is true. I always have ... Continue reading →
September’s goal is Eat More Fish. Aim for adding fish to your diet at least twice a week. Around the world, the healthiest nations are those who eat fish frequently. Fish is a great lean protein, plus it has the healthy omega-3′s, which have been shown to prevent heart disease,...
guest post by Vanessa Tan Preparation for the upcoming school year is an important task for every single family. Buying back-to-school supplies, getting organized, and probably most importantly, wondering about what kinds of meals to put on the table that will please the entire family....
Vitamin D, in the true sense, is actually a hormone, not a vitamin. The human body can synthesis vitamin D as long as we are exposed to enough sunlight. This is why vitamin D is know as the ‘sunshine vitaminâ€. We can also get it through specific foods in our diet and...
When I started cutting things out of my diet, like grains, I needed to find some awesome replacements to fill that delicious void. I say delicious because I'm being honest here. I've read a lot of paleo eaters say, oh grains don't taste good, it's the stuff you put on them like butter. Well,...
And here’s what you can do with those caramelized onions. Note the blurriness in this photo I think comes from my hunger to eat, rather than photograph my dinner.And by the way this was totally worth standing over a boiling pot of sweet potato and beets! I chose cous cous because it cooks...
I want to thank you for your support of Healthy Living for Life. Â Big things are in store. Â In an effort to support my growing business, Healthy Living for Life blog was created into a program which will be shared at YourOnlineDietitian.com by signing up to become a member. Â Healthy...
It seems that many Americans are in denial about their health. With two-thirds of our country classified as over-weight or obese and people looking to lay blame on everything or everyone but themselves, I find it alarming when people are surprised, no SHOCKED, when I tell them they are in...
  This weekend I pondered a thought that crossed my mind: How the foods that I eat affect    my body and mind. Ever wonder about this relationship? Stay tuned... the Mind and body connection with food post is brewing...
Our bodies are influenced by what we eat and our ability to conceive is no different. To prepare for my upcoming event, I have been doing a lot of research on the fascinating relationship between nutrition and fertility. I wanted ... Continue reading →
I am excited to be doing a guest blog for Meg’s Food Reality this week! Â Her blog is all things gluten free since she must eat gluten free. She’ll soon be sharing one of her posts on my site and you will enjoy her sweet and cheerful nature and her wonderful recipes! Â Thanks, Meg! I...
Source: bitly.com via Diana on Pinterest Meditation: What it can do for you Meditation is one of the simplest forms of calming the mind and reducing the effects of stress. Almost all religions practice some form of meditation. Medical Practitioners ... Continue reading →
Spring is in bloom and local markets are bustling with visitors filling their reusable bags with crisp ambrosia apples, cool cucumbers and sweet bell peppers. As a Registered Dietitian with Philosophy Nutrition & Fitness and a curious home-cook I love to explore, talk about and prepare...
You might think trying to lose weight would garish all kinds of support from family and friends. After all, who wouldn’t want to see you improve your health and well-being? Yet, in a recent national survey, women trying to lose weight said their worst enemies are the people they are...
As a Bariatric dietitian I am always on the lookout for new and exciting, yet nutritionally sound and appropriate, products for my patients. Therefore, when I was contacted by SDC Nutrition to request that I sample their About Time brand of whey protein powder and write a review I was...
Here are two questions about choline and omega-3 fats from a reader:Q. What are the current recommendations for choline during pregnancy? I’ve noticed there are some vitamins with choline now but I eat 7 eggs per week (not pregnant yet). A. Choline is essential for normal functioning of all...
As I'm sure you've heard, we had terrible weather in Southern Indiana last Friday. Massive tornadoes destroyed many homes and other buildings and virtually wiped out a few towns. Many people lost everything they had, a school was demolished and the destruction was everywhere. What you might...
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenging journey, and if you are like me, you may wonder if your methods are similar to anyone else’s. I am usually curious as to how the average, every day woman achieves her success. Everyone’s bodies are different and various methods...
Keeping in the spirit of Asian inspired dishes, as well as finding a use for the leftover ingredients from my egg rolls, I created this delicous Thai Pizza with peanut sauce! I used my breadmaker to make a whole wheat pizza crust. You could use a store bought crust too if...
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Today’s Post was submitted by Chere Bork, a registered dietitian. Chere believes life is easy and we make it hard. She empowers people as a National Speaker, Media Spokesperson and Wellcoach® faculty member with the 5 key ingredients for savory living â€" purpose, energy, balance,...
Baked Oatmeal - Here’s a great heart healthy recipe! Oatmeal is touted for being high in soluble fiber which can help lower cholesterol. It’s also a great hot breakfast on a cool fall or downright cold winter morning. If you are just cooking for yourself â€" a batch of this...
People are sometimes surprised to hear me say chocolate can be good for you. Never mind the “everything in moderation†phrase, chocolate has actually been studied and proven to have health benefits. Music to my ears! Being a chocolate lover however, doesn’t mean eating my body...
If you are hosting Thanksgiving and want to have a healthier meal, here are some tips: Use smaller plates: Research shows people typically try to fill and clean their plates, regardless of size. Leave bowls of food in kitchen and not on the table where it is easy to grab seconds and thirds...
Keeping the variety going for babies is so important yet can be quite a demanding thing to do amidst juggling the piles of washing, the milk feeds and all that mummy-hood brings. So here are a few ideas to help ... Continue reading →
When you're a parent, letting your kids pick from the kid's menu may seem the most logical route. They're often chalk full of kid's favorites: chicken fingers, mac & cheese, pizza, soda/juice/chocolate milk. It's also way cheaper - which is enticing when you have a 3 year old like mine who...
Are you tired of never knowing what to prepare for dinner, never having time to plan, and worried that your meals are unhealthy and are causing weight gain? Here's your solution! Join my Family Weight Solutions Membership Program and be a part of the EASIEST way to plan quick, healthy meals...
For all you summer travelers out there, here are a few of my favorite travel observations (mostly centered around food, of course) from my own adventures so far this summer. Feel free to add some of your own in comments....... * When in Hawaii, drink the fresh juice. Even if you don't...
It always an eye-opening experience for me to open the fridge at Mom's house. Coming home and visiting my Mom in New York is always an opportunity to sharpen my nutrition education skills. Mom has healthy intentions, but like most people, she falls prey to the confusing marketing tactics...
For years, people would routinely pose the same question me “so what are you?†Pretty sure that people are clear that I’m a brunette, a female, even that I’m a dietitian (though sometimes they confuse that with a nutritionist â€" sorry folks, I have a license and the...
Any fiber fanatic can tell you that a whole grain cracker that doesn't taste like cardboard is a rare find. On a recent Virgin America flight, I came into first contact with Doctor Kracker's Organic Seeded Spelt Snack Flat - an impressive commercial application of some lesser-used whole...
Here we are for our third installment of the Nourish Nurture blog series where we get a glimpse into the real lives of nutrition experts that are raising children just like you and me. Today we welcome Monica Bearden, RD.Monica is a registered dietitian and award-winning author with a...
Hi All! So, my website & blog are now linked together in one at http://www.EdibleNutrition.com This makes it easier for you to find all the great recipes, but now ORGANIZED! Love it! Also, there is a great giveaway going on right now! Hope you join us over at our new site and join in on...
Dietetic Intern Tim Chin reflects on his time spent in the Rouge Tomate kitchen and how it affected his sense of mindful eating.If you are reading this blog, then chances are you’re a fan of good health practices. Whether you want to eat better or cook healthier, it is likely you consider...