Have you heard about the coalition between the American Dietetic Association and Hersheys Center for Health and Nutrition, Moderation Nation? If you haven’t, Hersheys is giving people free $250-certificates to consult with a Nutritionist, a registered dietitian. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → There are […]
I have been trying to write posts three times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This week, I missed one day so I wanted to share with you why. Lack of internet access on a short trip we took to Sharm El-Sheikh, a beach town/area in the southern part of Sinai of Egypt on the
Sea Food from the Red Sea…and Exciting Diving and Snorkeling Experience Read More »
This is a very simple post but I think it’s worth writing. What’s the verdict on salad toppings, such as dressing, cheese, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, etc? Thumbs up, or down? Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → Salad is good. An easy way to
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When Janet Helm, registered dietitian, from Nutrition Unplugged wrote about food trends for 2010, I was thrilled to see that healthy kids meals were on the list and on chefs’ minds. At last–I thought! But some restaurants are still falling behind. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free
Healthy + Kids + Restaurant: Can They Coexist? Read More »
Order vegetables. And be mindful of the amounts you eat.A report by the USDA Economic Research Service, (report number 90) found that eating one meal away from home a week worsens the quality of the diet and increases calorie intake. And depending on which meal you eat out (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), you will eat
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How often do you think of, or plan ahead, what’s in your plate? Many people have sincere intentions to eating healthy. However, distorted portions, disproportionate meals, hidden fats and calories, lack of time, and lack of availability of healthy options can jeopardize these intentions. That’s why planning ahead and thinking of what’s in your plate
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If you’ve ever thought you ordered the healthiest food pulling in to a fast-food drive-through or browsing the menu of your favorite restaurant to realize that you didn’t, then The Calorie Counter For Dummies is what you need. The 436-page pocket size book is light and simple reading, written by two registered dietitians, Rossane Rust
Book Review: The Calorie Counter for Dummies Read More »
Like many, we did our own share of traveling in December. Our trip was 7 hours long. We ate lunch before we left and packed fruit, baby carrots, and cut-up veggies for snacks and sandwiches for dinner. Coming back, we had to eat two meals on the road: we packed one and left the other
Break up with Fast-Food: Healthy Option on the Go Read More »
As of January 1, 2010, restaurants in California won’t be able to use oils, shortenings, and margarine’s with more than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. In 2011, the law will apply to baked goods. New York City passed similar laws before. First I want to make a point clear. The law bans products
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My husband and I decided to treat ourselves, without the toddler mess, with a nice, romantic, upscale dinner. We headed to the city to one of my friend’s favorite fancy restaurants and ordered the three course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert. The appetizer portion was skimpy, “it’s ok, it’s just the appetizer,” I thought. But
Are Dietitians Ever Going to Stop Talking about Food Portions? Read More »
