Nutrition Blog Network

  • MORNING WORKOUTS: EXPOSED!

    eat sleep dream love food | May 17, 2012

    Here's part 3 of Sally's story about managing coeliac disease and type 1 diabetes... GF Hypo Management My first two posts covered breakfast and lunch tips when living with type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease as I do, now that I’m almost a qualified dietitian. Another really important tip that...

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  • Hot off the press: Latest news from your local Chippie

    The Nutshell Diaries | May 17, 2012

    An Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) is the title earned by a food and nutrition expert in Australia who has completed a University qualification in dietetics that is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia, and who has made a commitment to continued professional development in...

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  • Foodie Friday: Easy Overnight Oats

    Nutrition and Wellness Bytes | May 17, 2012

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  • No More Swimsuit Phobia!

    Point A La Ligne | May 17, 2012

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  • World Food Day-October 16

    Confessions of a Dietitian | May 17, 2012

    The big news in the nutrition world is the changing of the Food Pyramid to the Choose My Plate model. It is all over social media with everyone weighing in on it. So of course, I'm jumping on that bandwagon.  Pretty! The Good -Easy to understand.-Practical-gives visual representation of...

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  • Everything Biscuits with Asiago

    The Flourishing Foodie | May 17, 2012

    My friend asked me to babysit his stand mixer. He's currently changing jobs, changing houses, a wonderful start to a new year. I've been in the market for a mixer for quite some time. I just can't make a decision and commit. Do I want a tilt mixer, or do I want a lift. Do I decide on ice blue, or...

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  • Copy Cat

    RD'LITE | May 17, 2012

    Yesterday my friend, Kitchen M, brought me one of her fabulous Buttermilk English Muffins to taste. I forgot to eat it at work and brought it home. When I got home from work, my mother said that she was craving Joe's Special (usually a breakfast item). Quite a coincidence that I had an English...

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  • Four Step Plan to Manage Stress and Emotional Eating

    Dietitian In DC | May 17, 2012

    By: Amy Bortnick Good morning!  Ready for breakfast?...I am! I've been dying to try my hand at flour-less pancakes since I found a couple recipes on a blog i've been following. I don't know why it's taken me so long because they are DELISH!! They are also very easy to make!  Here it goes:  1...

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  • I'm still standing

    Redefining Health | May 17, 2012

    Heavenly father, Please forgive me, for I have sinned.  I used to be a stereotypical dietitian in my first 2 (ok more like 4) years in practice.  I'm now in my 5th year of practice and STILL learning my style. I was a very good student and sought to do the best job I could on every homework...

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  • Slime and Fat

    ABCD Eat Right | May 17, 2012

    Day 8 of Health Activists Writers Challenge is to create a Keep Calm poster. So much fun! Take a look. http://bit.ly/IqCenZ

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  • Surprising Advice from Registered Dietitians

    Eat Smart El Paso | May 17, 2012

    You'd expect a Registered Dietitian to tell you things like "eat your veggies" or "read the food label" but the advice below might come as a surprise. In honor of National Nutrition Month--and  National Registered Dietitian Day, which was March 14, I've put together a list of things a Registered...

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  • New Blog Home - Please Visit Me There!

    i_ameatingright | May 17, 2012

    I call Day 5 "An Experiment in Hot Messes" because I was successful in creating two huge batches of some unpalatable green smoothies. Here are the disastersThey look innocent enough, right? WRONG! I make my smoothies the night before and so I already knew they weren't the greatest tasting but I...

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  • Mint magic vinaigrette and marinade

    Chapman's Landing Cooking Studio | May 17, 2012

    If you are thinking about your summer garden you may want to get some tomatillo seeds.  Tomatillos are Mexican and were a staple part of the diet for Aztec and Mayan peoples.  They are not tomatoes but members of the genus Physalis, a group of plants whose fruits grow in paper-like husks. They...

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  • Shrimp and Tortellini with Arrabiata sauce

    Food Enthusiasm | May 17, 2012

    Lentils are a quick-cooking legume that have been a staple for many cultures around the world. Lentils come in a variety of colors and absorb the flavors that they are cooked in. They are a great source of carbohydrate and are high in protein and fiber. 1 cup of lentils are about 230 calories, and...

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  • Supplement Series Part 3: Five Common Ergogenic Aids

    Eat to Compete | May 17, 2012

    As the weather turns colder and the snow starts to fall, you can smell it in the air: basketball season. Basketball is a unique sport in that most of a player's success depends on his/her skill set instead of cardiovascular endurance. While being in shape is of course a must, no matter how many...

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  • Fish and Mercury

    A Slice of Nutrition | May 17, 2012

      What exactly does Organic mean in regards to produce and animal products?  Are these foods more nutritious or are they just safer?  Should I make the switch to organic foods?  These are some questions I have been asked over the years.  Usually I rattle off a vague...

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  • Wedding Post: Cake Tasting at Hippie Chick Bakery

    A Fete For Food | May 17, 2012

    Thank you for all of your kind words on our recent engagement! Each and every one made me smile. This whole week I've been living in the clouds, soaking in all of the sweet responses of friends and family, beginning the wedding planning process and every once and a while, gazing at my ring...

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  • Can Drinking Ice Water Burn Calories?

    Ask the Diet Coach | May 17, 2012

    I've been in the induction phase of atkins now for 5 months and have lost 65lbs. My daily calorie intake is 1500 average and doing 1:45 excercise 5 days a wk.60 yrs old male.I still need to lose 35lbs. 2 questions please. Why has my loss rate gone down to 1 kilo per week ?When I exercise on atkins...

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  • the final best pickle meal plan...

    The Best Pickle | May 17, 2012

    Last night I used a recipe from EatingWell magazine for winter salad with roasted squash and pomegranate vinaigrette, but decided to add seared scallops to make it a more substantial entrée. I used delicata squash instead of butternut squash--no big surprise given my current obsession with it....

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  • April Showers bring May Flowers, more Farmers’ Markets, and a crowd of Holidays to boot!

    The Good Life Center - Your Path To Wellness | May 17, 2012

    HAPPY 2012 from the Good Life Center! It’s the time of year again… Time for us to put our best foot forward and say: “This year, I am going to be better!” And while we start the month with the best of intentions, by mid-February, we might as well have completely forgotten about those goals...

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  • Eggs on Horseback (or whatever you call it)

    Eating Local in the Lou | May 17, 2012

    I am thankful for the growers and producers that dedicate countless hours tending to the crops and flocks that reach our plates and nourish us. I am thankful for those that are dedicated to helping increase awareness and accessibility to locally grown and sustainably produced...

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  • The Perfect Multivitamin

    Healthy You Nutrition | May 17, 2012

    The following information comes from Fitness Magazine.  A perfect article for this blog. These foods can help to control belly bloat and maintain a healthy metabolism. "Almonds These delicious and versatile nuts contain filling protein and fiber, not to mention vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant....

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  • What are common home food handling mistakes with disastrous results?

    Nurturing Nutrition | May 17, 2012

    Some people do need to eat gluten free, but now everyone! Check it out!

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  • Elizabeth Eats: Tribe Hummus and Late July Chips

    Don't (White) Sugar-Coat It | May 17, 2012

    My final two weeks of internship were spent with Penny Wilson RD at the Ironman Sports Institute of Memorial Hermann. Pretty awesome. I always like ending things on a good note and this was definitely a fantastic final hooray! First day: got to observe hydrostatic weighing (underwater-the gold...

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  • Spring Break

    My Food Life | May 17, 2012

    March is National Nutrition Month.   For most of you, that probably doesn't sound too exciting but for those of us who are registered dietitians, it is a big deal.  This year's theme, as sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, is "eat right.with color" (the ADA website is...

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  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Nutrition Facts | May 17, 2012

    Well you've almost made it through another week at work and are ready to hit up Happy Hour with co-workers and friends.  Here's a tip on where to find something healthy to eat while you're out.   If you live in the Dallas area, you're probably familiar with Katy Trail Ice House.  Voted Best Bar...

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  • Healthy Foods: Flax Seeds

    The Nutrition Vault | May 17, 2012

    Stress is something that we all deal with, and it is so important to find a healthy way to handle the stress in your life. Health Consequences of Stress Stress increases risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and increases blood levels of cortisol, and can result in...

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  • From Backyard Garden to Community Supported Agriculture

    Liz On Food | May 17, 2012

    Here's how NOT to position a vegetable garden: In the furthest corner away from the house, distant from a water source, snug to the fence on two sides, with the neighbors very healthy crabapple trees providing shade most of the day. That's what I inherited from the previous owners of our house....

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  • Apricot Banana Pancakes

    Not on a Diet | May 17, 2012

    Three cheers... the holidays are here! I teamed up with RockIt Body Pilates this holiday season for their first ever Holiday Fitness Challenge. It has been a blast keeping the members motivated and pumped up to stay fit through December and start the new year off on the right foot. Read on below...

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  • Nutrition Imposter: "Natural" products

    Nutrition: Facts or Fiction? | May 17, 2012

    Oh, the irony...

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  • Project Breakfast, day something-or-other...: Cold Cereal

    Nourish My Kids | May 17, 2012

    For anyone checking in ever so often, you've probably caught on to my frustration with some picky toddlers.  We've been getting creative this summer with the over abundance of fresh fruit at the farmers' market.  My 3 year old and I now consider ourselves experts in the smoothie concoction...

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  • Father's Day Give-Away

    Good Food Tastes Good | May 17, 2012

    I've teamed up with the nearly 6,000 USDA partners to make today What’s on MyPlate? Day! As part of National Nutrition Month, this day is dedicated to heightening public awareness of the importance of choosing healthy foods to create a nutritious meal. The MyPlate icon, unveiled...

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  • Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

    Nutrition Designs | May 17, 2012

    I'm pretty sure 99% of the United States currently has football on the brain. But I confess, I'm apart of the 1% that doesn't. I'm sorry. I'm just not that into it. Food on the other hand, I'm totally into! This week for Q & A, we're talking "healthy juices". Are they really healthy? Is the...

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  • Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bar Cheesecake Cake

    Everyday Nutrition | May 17, 2012

    I have to admit that I have a bad habit... I often make large batches of things and then get tired of them before I get around to eating all of it.  This happens with soup, baked goods, entrees, you name it, I'm sick of it by day 3.  You would think I would learn my lesson and make smaller...

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  • Hats Off to Frank Buda, MD: World's Best Host for "Hats On" Easter Brunch!

    Making the Menu | May 17, 2012

    Frank Buda is one of or the most generous guys I know (and, we share the same birthday and neither one of us is talking about what year!). Twice a year he hosts a big party for his friends of which he has many. We are so lucky to be on this invitation list. On Easter he always has an...

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  • Societal control of sugar essential to ease public health burden, experts urge

    Simply Healthy 4 Life | May 17, 2012

    Simply Healthy: 'the 2 best B foods you can eat..broccoli and blueberries..i eat them every day. SOOOOO easy to come by, and so good for you ! Blueberries are VERY inexpensive now-Sams club is my fav place to buy them (both). I buy lots of BB now and freeze for the winter,to use in smoothies...

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  • Brown Rice vs White Rice

    Budget For Health | May 16, 2012

    Brown Rice vs White RiceDave lived in a house with 3 guys at Michigan State University his senior year. It was Dave, Dave, Joe and Joe living in the Cozy Cottage, how cute . When he moved in, my mom bought him this rice … Continue reading ?Budget For Health - Food, Fitness, & Finances from a...

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  • But what do you DO?

    Nutrition Lately | May 16, 2012

    Ahh, what a question. When people hear the word ‘dietitian’ they immediately think, “That person is going to tell me what to eat!” Nope. Not even close. I have found that a good number of people are frightened of dietitians, thinking that we are plotting to take away their favorite foods...

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  • Quick Tip- What is Your Food Doing for You?

    Nutrition 4 You, LLC | May 16, 2012

    Before you reach for that snack, ask, "What is it going to do for me?"  "Will it give me something good, like protein, calcium, whole grains or vitamins? If the answer is nothing- try and pick something else.  For instance, lowfat or fat free chocolate milk will give you some sugar but...

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  • Beets: surprising health food

    Radio Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    There’s been a lot of buzz about beets lately.  Apparently they can lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance.  Sounds like a lot to ask of a vegetable, so I had to check it out.  Plus I’ve got beets growing in my garden, although they’re golden beets, which may not work the...

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  • Just Because It’s Healthy Doesn’t Mean More is Better!

    Belly Fat Fighters Blog | May 16, 2012

    We’ve all heard the expression “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And while that may be true, eating 10 apples a day may have you lining up at your doctor’s door. Now, you may not be eating 10 apples a day, but this metaphor holds true for many assumedly healthy foods. For instance,...

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  • Hope for Fixing the Obesity Crisis

    Nutrition Unscrambled | May 16, 2012

    If you’ve been watching the HBO series “Weight of the Nation” as I have, you too are probably wondering if the factors that got us into our current obesity crisis are too overwhelming to be fixed. Well, I’m happy to say I do think there is hope, especially for the children. In fact, after...

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  • Benefits of fruits

    The Portion Teller | May 16, 2012

    Benefits of fruits Nutrition experts have long recommended that we eat a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Indeed, according to USDA’s dietary guidance system MyPlate, half of our plate should consist of fruits and veggies. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the benefits of vegetables....

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  • McD's New Multi-Grain Berry Muffin

    Fit Mama Eats | May 16, 2012

    It's funny how take-out spots are starting to look alike. Dunkin' Donuts now offers a variety of warm sandwiches while McDonald's has come out with a line of bakery products to accompany their McCafé drinks.

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  • Whole Grains to Improve Your Health (and Your Blood Sugar)!

    Lori Walker Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Whole grains foods contain many nutrients that provide a variety of health benefits.  Specifically, whole grains are rich in dietary fiber. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends individuals consume 25-35 grams of fiber per day. Research has shown that high-fiber diets that include...

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  • Farmer Jae is Back!

    Jae Berman Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Well…wanna-be farmer is more accurate. Farm School at 18 Reasons started last week and we planted thousands of starters of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. So fun! It is going to be an exciting season and delish harvest. Is it wrong that I am already thinking about how good the food will taste...

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  • GetReal:Save Herbs from the Trash

    GetRealGurls Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Love fresh herbs? We all do. Also love how they’re pricey and go bad before you can say “Italian parsley”? Right. Nor do we. The solution? Freeze em’ baby! I haven’t tried this yet but after lamenting about this predicament across the Twitterverse, a very helpful follower suggested I...

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  • What Dietitian Cassie Eats

    Dietitian Cassie | May 16, 2012

    I get so many questions from all of you asking what I personally eat for meals and snacks and brands I choose. As you may have noticed, I’m not ashamed to share my eating habits and strategies with you! The “What Cassie Eats” section of my site is dedicated to share my personal nutrition and...

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  • Sous Vide Cooking – Have You Tried It?

    Joy of Kosher | May 16, 2012

    Have you used or tried Sous Vide Cooking? Let us know in the comments below.(Read more...)Categories: Blogs, Online FeaturesSous Vide Cooking – Have You Tried It? by Kosher Recipes - Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller author of the bestselling kosher cookbook - Quick and Kosher -

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  • Celiac Disease 101

    U Rock Girl | May 16, 2012

    May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Approximately one in 133 people have Celiac Disease, an autoimmune condition in which the ingestion of gluten causes damage to the lining of the small intestines. Such damage causes malabsorption of nutrients as well … Continue reading ?

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  • Fighting Big Food

    Foodworksblog | May 16, 2012

    It seems we already have an answer to “The Weight of the Nation – Is It Too Little, Too Late?”.  The disappointing actions of government will obviously not get positive results; it’s up to the people to take over, educate … Continue reading ?

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  • Jalapeno Limeade

    Nutrition to Kitchen | May 16, 2012

    A while back, I tried this jalapeno lemonade over at Hubbell & Hudson. It was a surprising flavor for me and I loved it – sweet (but not too sweet) with a little kick at the end. I had the … Continue reading ?

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  • National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 16, 2012

    Dietitians Online | May 16, 2012

    Employees’ Health And Fitness ProgramsWorkplace Wellness Programs enhance the overall health and productivity of your organization. Benefits For Employers Increase employee productivityImprove health care costsLess illness and injuriesReduce employee absenteeism Benefits For EmployeesLess...

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  • Weight loss and Breastfeeding- GO SLOW

    For the Love of Food | May 16, 2012

    While you breastfeed, you should lose weight more slowly than you would otherwise.  Safe weight loss for most adult women when not nursing is thought to be one to two pounds per week, or about eight pounds a month.  For breastfeeding moms, safe weight loss after the first postpartum month is...

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  • Serve Up Your Next Gluten-Free Dinner by Hitting Your Supermarket’s Breakfast Cereal Aisle

    Healthy Eats | May 16, 2012

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  • Help Yourself: Watermelon

    tasteovers by jackie | May 16, 2012

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  • The BEST Guacamole Recipe

    Delicious Knowledge | May 16, 2012

    I am an avocado freak. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite foods and I try to convince myself that eating one almost daily is completely normal. Toasted Ezekiel bread, smashed avocado, salt/pepper is my favorite way to start the day. That and a very large cup of coffee. Guacamole is a serious...

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  • Quinoa with Broccoli Pesto

    Myplate2yours | May 16, 2012

    This is the second time I am sharing a recipe featuring quinoa.  Since my husband recently brought home a 4-pound bag from Costco, I’ve been trying to create a new favorite recipe…but thanks to The Scrumptious Pumpkin, I found the perfect one:  Quinoa with Broccoli Pesto! Quinoa is loved...

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  • Fresh Strawberry cake

    Eat Good 4 Life | May 16, 2012

    Do you want a simple and luxurious cake that you can enjoy with hardly any work? This is it. You pretty much just have to mix all of the batter ingredients and bake. Then just mix the Greek yogurt, and sugar with heavy cream and top with the fresh strawberries :-) This is not a complicated cake...

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  • Goods from Good Life Farm

    Dietitian on the Run | May 16, 2012

    The Outback Steakhouse wasn’t the first to coin the term ‘Bloomin’ Onion’. Believe it or not, the true thing exists outside of a deep fryer, and straight from the ground. It has a real edible flower (a purple one, no … Continue reading ?

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  • Rusty

    RDexposed | May 16, 2012

    Good morning! Today is the midpoint of our work step challenge.  I calculated our numbers last night (well the numbers that have been turned in) and I’m ready to surpass those numbers during the second half.  More motivation by Molly to come at work! I didn’t think I’d be getting many...

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  • Eco-Nutrition Debate Between Bottled or Tap Water: The Winner Is?

    Brightonyourhealth | May 16, 2012

    The environmental impact of water bottles is catastrophic. But is our drinking water safe to drink? A debate on making your own water choice

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  • My 2 Week “Training” Plan

    Nicole's Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Mr. Cyclist wants to see what I am capable of if I actually trained for something. I never been big into races or competitions. Mainly because I don’t feel that I am that good at a specific sport. I used … Continue reading ?

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  • Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade

    Prevention RD | May 16, 2012

    Does anyone else feel as though everyone they know is currently pregnant and/or has a child under the age of 1? I can think of only a handful of friends and acquaintances who don’t fit that bill. I guess that someone in their mid (late?) 20's comes to that “point” in life, though I...

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  • How Much Protein Do You NEED?

    Mohr Results | May 16, 2012

    It doesn’t matter where I am in the world … if I’m talking nutrition, people always ask how much protein they should be eating. And it happened again.  I’m in Singapore teaching and I was once again asked how much protein a person should be eating daily.  I’ve been guilty as the next...

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  • Diabetes Blog Week: One Thing to Improve Upon

    Parenting Diabetes | May 16, 2012

    Diabetes Blog Week at Bittersweet Diabetes:  Topic for the Day:  “Yesterday we gave ourselves and our loved ones a big pat on the back for one thing we are great at.  Today let’s look at the flip-side.  We probably all have one thing we could try to do better.  Why not make today the day...

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  • 31 Days of Celiac Awareness – Gluten Free Fruit Crisp

    The Gluten-Free RD | May 16, 2012

    We are on the heels of summer, when we all get to enjoy the bounty of fresh fruit that the warm weather gives us. I have recently come to know Amy Fothergill, otherwise known as The Family Chef.  I love … Continue reading ?

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  • Pasta with Tuna and Fresh Basil

    Voice of Reason | May 16, 2012

    Last year on this very day, I was exploring the fjords of Norway, hanging tight to the railing of a bobbing and rolling fishing vessel. Specifically, I was evaluating the safety and efficacy of farmed Norwegian Salmon. During my week in Bergen and its surrounding cities, I ate fish for breakfast,...

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  • Allyson Odachowski, R.D.

    Dietitians on the web | May 16, 2012

    This blog will help you find more information about dietitians on the web. RDlink.com is designed to help you find trusted dietitians and reliable nutrition information on the web. I will talk about the different websites and services that dietitians are providing on the web! Thanks for visiting...

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  • Tomato and Garlic-Herbed Cheese Tart

    kumquat | May 16, 2012

    this month the recipe redux has challenged us to make something from a whole grain. and since i had a fresh bag of teff flour burning a hole in my freezer, i was inspired to pull it out and give it a try. one of the most exciting things about embracing gluten-free cooking is the inspiration to...

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  • This blog has moved....

    A Dietitian's Kitchen | May 16, 2012

    If Receiving this by e-mail; you can go the the blog homepage by clicking on the title: A Dietitian's Kitchen.   Is there any dessert more wonderful than the classic Strawberry Shortcake? I know what you are thinking..... what about 'healthy food'? Let me explain: Today is Father's Day; a day to...

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  • Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Salad

    Top Balance Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Melissa's Recipe of the Week Broccoli slaw salad with cranberries, almonds and yogurt dressingServes 4-6.Ingredients:1/4 cup sliced raw almonds1 12-oz package store-bought broccoli slaw1/2 cup dried cranberries3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp rice vinegar3 Tbsp agave nectar (or honey)3 Tbsp...

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  • Dr. Oz Wants You to Slimdown for Summer!

    Balance Variety Moderation RD | May 16, 2012

    Extreme eating has really taken off.  First there was the Double Down from KFC and not to be left out of the fun, Friendly's has announced their new offering, the Grilled Cheese Burger Melt.  What makes this melt so extreme?  Try starting off with a not-so friendly burger patty.  Then surround it...

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  • Food with Family

    Eating Simple | May 16, 2012

    Summer is upon us once again here in South Georgia.  Typically we would be getting short afternoon rain storms almost daily; however the entire region is experiencing a drought. Ryan and I once again attempted a windowsill garden and currently have a large lavender plant, 2 large stalks of mint,...

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  • Must Have Cooking & Kitchen Gadgets

    simply nutrition | May 16, 2012

    I try to make every Monday a "meatless" dinner! This week was falfel with tzatziki sauce and roasted beets. If you have never tried falfel, you must... it's really yummy. Basically it's ground chickpeas that are spiced up. I wimp out and buy the boxed falfel mix (one of these days I will try...

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  • Shari quoted on ABC news

    Real Nutrition and Fitness | May 16, 2012

    Restaurant trade group asks FDA for flexibility on calorie posting The National Council of Chain Restaurants has filed comments responding to menu labeling regulations proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), welcoming the proposal but asking for flexibility that would...

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  • A Gluten-Free Pesach

    Healthy Kosher Eating With Chana | May 16, 2012

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is a festive day of celebration and a serious day of judgment. It's not about making resolutions. But with the start of a month filled with holiday meals, it's a good time to think about improving your health. Here are seven strategies for eating healthier in...

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  • 80--- Thanksgiving Wrap

    Eighty Twenty | May 16, 2012

    Phyllo dough saves the day once again! These baked egg rolls are fantastic and full of fresh veggies.  Yes, you can actually SEE the vegetables inside of them.  And no eggs. Roasted Vegetable Egg-less Rolls Makes 8 12 sheets phyllo dough Olive oil spray 1 tsp sesame oil Salt and fresh ground black...

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  • Simple Sunflower Bars

    eNourishment | May 16, 2012

    With the New Year approaching, many of us will set goals to eat healthier and even lose weight. Following lower calorie diets, namely ones higher in protein can produce weight loss but unfortunately this can come at a price- weakening bones (along with many other issues) if diets are not planned...

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  • Playing with pancakes!

    London Nutrition Girl | May 16, 2012

    Whilst preparing to enter what had previously been to me, the unexplored world of blogging, I was worried about how I would find an appropriate first topic to set the tone about what it is that I want to share.  As it turns out, it came to me within hours of setting up my profile whilst kneeling...

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  • Whole Mind Wellness

    Whole Mind Wellness | May 16, 2012

    Dinner at Chlopskie Jadlo RestaurantI waxed enthusiastically about the fruits and vegetables in Krakow in one of my last blog posts.  By the last few days in Krakow I found the food heavy.  The mainstays on Polish restaurant menus are dumplings (Pierogi), breads, potatoes, and sausages.  The...

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  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Real! Healthy Cooking | May 16, 2012

    A recipe for 3-4 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined 2 teaspoons Creole spice 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion chopped ½ cup celery chopped ½ cup green bell pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 cup chopped tomato 1 ½ cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups prepared grits...

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  • Leaders Communicate

    Eat Right, Live Life, Play Hard | May 16, 2012

    Tofu is a soybean based food. I used to tell my students "tofu is to soybeans as cottage cheese is to milk". Contrary to popular opinion tofu is a wonderful food, easy to work with and fun to eat. Anyone who has eaten in a Chinese restaurant or gotten Chinese carry-out has eaten tofu. Asians use...

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  • What I'm Reading Today

    Beyond Prenatals | May 16, 2012

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  • Smart at Salad Bar

    Flavors of Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    "You are what you eat" That doesn't mean you'll turn into a cheeseburger if you eat too many of them. But it does mean that your body will reflect the QUALITY of the foods you eat most often. Eat a lot of junk food and your body will feel and look junky. Eat lot of foods rich in vitamins and...

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  • Chardonnay and Shredding Excuses

    Dietitians Eat Chocolate Too | May 16, 2012

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  • New research into cancer prevention

    Do You Eat? | May 16, 2012

    Written by Kate Bullen, APD My husband surprised me with a few gourmet varieties of mushrooms as part of the weekly fruit and veg shop that he does – oyster and non-shimeji (which I think are also called enokitake) and some standard mushrooms. I also bought some swiss brown mushrooms to add to...

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  • Salmon with Red Wine-Balsamic Sauce

    The Food Hound | May 16, 2012

    How do you know when it's true love? Is it when you can share each other's toothbrush if one of you forgets it on a trip? Is it when you sacrifice the last bite of flourless chocolate torte? Is it being ok with watching House Hunters International instead of the NFL draft? Is it holding your...

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  • The Great Multivitamin Debate

    Feed Between the Lines | May 16, 2012

    This “Feed Between the Lines” post is sponsored by Eggland’s Best.   It’s been raining for what feels like two weeks straight.  That meant a wet ten mile training run last weekend.  I know I should not complain with all that is happening in the world but really, just a quick break would be...

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  • Being "Green" Helps You Naturally Stay Lean on PHILLY HEALTH WATCH!

    Kelly's Pantry | May 16, 2012

    A team of scientists recently purchased food from 42 fast food/ chain restaurants (including Olive Garden, Outback, Burger King, and McDonald’s) in Indiana, Arkansas, and Massachusetts and compared the calorie content of the foods purchased with the restaurant’s calorie labeling. The study was...

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  • Easter, Passover, Eggs, and Rabbit

    Historia de Victuals | May 16, 2012

    Combining my fascination of food history, food culture, and March being National Nutrition Month, I am launching this blog as my contribution to share my fascination. I am going to be featuring food trivia, food history, and yes, even helpful hints for every day use with our foods. There will be...

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  • BBQ blunders

    The Debunking Dietitian | May 16, 2012

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  • Meatless Monday: Tofu Stir-fry with Miso Almond Sauce

    FoodWise Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    On Thursday nights, Ben hangs out with the guys and I usually relax with the ladies.  We call it craft night but really we get together, drink wine and enjoy each other's company.  Sometimes we go out but mostly we gather at someone's house and the host will make a main dish while the rest of us...

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  • Bitter Melon: Sweet Reward for Diabetes?

    Great Eatspectations | May 16, 2012

    As a Registered Dietitian, I am excited to announce that the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released today. Check them out here!

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  • Q's Day: Are You Sneaky in the Kitchen?

    Something Nutrishus Blog | May 16, 2012

    Today is the 3rd anniversary of Dietitian's Day - Here's what Dietitians of Canada has to say about Registered Dietitians (RDs): Dietitians… The smart choice for advice on healthy eating • Dietitians are ONE OF A KIND; they have the distinct ability to translate the complex science of...

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  • Gluten-Free Diet for Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

    Interstitial Cystitis Diet: Confident Choices | May 16, 2012

    (Note from Julie: Jill Osborne, President and Founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network recently posted this FANTASTIC summary of the new American Urological Association's Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome. I asked her permission to...

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  • Birthday Pies!

    Skinny Eats Cleveland | May 16, 2012

    This is what it looked like around here on Saturday night. I try to be proponent of you, dear Cleveland, but on nights like this its damn near impossible for a sun lover like me. The cold and snow have been absolutely RELENTLESS! So, we stayed in and cooked using items we had purchased that day at...

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  • Pizza IN a Mushroom...NOT Mushroom Pizza (well kind of!)

    ManagedMacros | May 16, 2012

    This is my new thang, Tuesdays with Teri.  Nice ring, huh?  I love reading others blogs when they recommend favorite finds and true treasures. It really is product endorsement that sells it for me...if my friends like it and recommend it, I am definitely more likely to buy it. So with that in...

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  • Grilling Can Increase Cancer Risk. Cut That Risk With These 4 Easy Tips!

    Cancer Dietitian | May 16, 2012

    You may or may not be aware that when an open flame touches meat, it forms compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These compounds actually have the opportunity to damage DNA and result in the growth of cancer cells. This happens under the following...

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  • Banana Parfait

    Love and Zest | May 16, 2012

    I spent all afternoon putting away laundry and ironing clothes. All afternoon.. can't believe it. Eric came home from work and he was starving. Luckily I had dinner cooking on the stove. Tonight was cheesy lentils and rice. I heard some "ewwws" and "really, can't we just go out to eat?". After...

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  • Appearance or accomplishments, does it have to be one or the other?

    Food Trainers | May 16, 2012

    Photo via EA Stewart, caption mine.I am concerned for kale. It’s everywhere I look. It’s in recipes in so many magazines and not just the health oriented ones. We can’t keep the Kale Krackers in stock; Carolyn coined it “kale krack”. Clients who don’t even eat greens are chugging...

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  • Coffee Creamers - A Hidden Source of Trans Fats

    The Nutrition SKU | May 16, 2012

    I'm here to help shoppers in Arizona and throughout the country to eat & shop healthier. My goal is to help customers stay informed about important health & nutriton issues that impact decisions made at the grocery store. Posts will cover nutrition-related information on food trends, food product...

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  • Henry & a Farmer's Market in Vienna

    God, Food, Run | May 16, 2012

    I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions. I believe that if there is a goal I want to reach or something I want to improve on in my life, I will start working on it right away any time of the year. Waiting for January is not a necessity. However, if that is when you want to set and begin your...

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  • Fit to Eat

    Fit to Eat | May 16, 2012

    I've heard it before, "I don't use the salt shaker so I don't have to worry about salt intake." Wrong. Seventy-five percent of the salt in our diets comes from the salt added by food processors so even if you don't touch the salt shaker you are getting more salt than you realize. The 2010 Dietary...

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  • Cholesterol Levels in America Decrease

    365 Days of Wellness | May 16, 2012

    Can fitness at 40 predict heart health at 80? It seems to. Researchers at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Cooper Institute in Dallas found that middle age adults who exhibited high or moderate levels of fitness were significantly less likely to suffer from heart-related...

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  • Can we really tell when we are full?

    My Journey Making Peace With Food | May 16, 2012

    I love food. I love everything about it. Talking about food, thinking about it, planning it, recipes, cooking, and of course, eating. But some people just can't allow themselves to enjoy food. It's just too scary. They may feel that if they eat food they like, they are sure to be out of control....

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  • Farewells at Work and at Home

    Nutrition, Food, Travel and More | May 16, 2012

    What does a month of food pictures look like?  Keep reading to find out! I know many of you are just as busy as I am, and I know many of you have had those times where the pictures just pile up.  This morning as I was uploading new pictures to my computer I realized I have a ton of unposted random...

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  • Eat ... Play ... Rest ... REPEAT

    Nutrition for the Future | May 16, 2012

    @font-face @font-face @font-face p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal a:link, span.MsoHyperlink a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed div.Section1 This article appears in the July 2011 issue of Magic City Magazine....

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  • Flow with Nature

    Nutrition with a Dietitian | May 16, 2012

    Welcome everyone! My name is Mariel and I am a registered dietitian. I have a passion for the field of nutrition. I believe food is medicine for both the soul and the body. Oh, and I LOVE food! I love to try new foods and dishes and am working to become a better cook. There is so much included in...

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  • Tasty Tofu?! YES! Hubby-Approved!!

    fresh-you | May 16, 2012

    I love silicone baking pans, oven mitts, and spatulas! They are so easy to clean and so far for me, indestructible! The items with few cracks are easiest to clean. For example, the really cute cupcake pans with the folds like a cupcake liner would have, take more time to clean than the pans that...

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  • Exercise and the Truth about the “Recovery Product”

    Kindred Nutrition | May 16, 2012

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  • Montreal Nutrition Blog is now on WORDPRESS!!!

    Montreal Nutrition | May 16, 2012

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  • Should You Be Concerned About Barrett's Esophagus?

    On Nutrition | May 16, 2012

    Koshari with a side of Sugar Snap Peas  It started as dinner a couple of nights ago. I made a recipe of Koshari, Egyptian lentils and rice, from my new vegan cookbook, The Best of Bloodroot, Volume Two. It was a simple recipe to make. Dinner was ready in less than an hour. The flavor was delicious...

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  • Win a month’s supply of Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars!

    Appetite For Health | May 15, 2012

    Win a month’s supply of  Yasso Greek Yogurt Bars for a cool–and healthy–summer treat. Five lucky Appetite for Health readers will win a 1 month supply of Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt bars! Read on for entry details. You might already be a fan of Greek yogurt for its health benefits (good...

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  • Allergy management must haves for eating out and foodservice – by Emma Stirling APD Editor

    The Scoop on Nutrition | May 15, 2012

    It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week in Australia and the perfect time to share with you some work the Scoop Nutrition team has been doing in food-service and hospitality.  We love chefs, nearly as much as we love food.  And we’ve loved the reaction to our Allergen and Special Diet workshops...

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  • Which One Really Needs Help? Call the Doctor!

    Drop It And Eat | May 15, 2012

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  • Walmart Introduces “Great For You” Icon

    teachkids2eat | May 15, 2012

      As part of their healthier food initiative, Walmart has introduced their “Great For You” Nutrition icon:   The icon appears on the FRONT of the packaging of select Great Value (Walmart brand foods) and Marketside items.  The icon is designed to make it easier for shoppers to identify...

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  • Banana Smoothie

    ABC's of Mealtime | May 15, 2012

    I’m alive! I have been a horrible horrible blogger, I know. I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I sure did. Life has been so incredibly busy. Can’t complain though…it’s nice to have fun plans lined up on the … Continue reading ?

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  • What's Your Phenotype?

    PCOS Nutrition Center Blog | May 15, 2012

    used with permission from USDA What's Your Phenotype? A phenotype is a unique set of characteristics based on your genetic makeup and influence of environmental factors. In a position paper published in Fertility and Sterility, the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Task Force suggest that...

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  • When Weight Loss and Vacation Collide

    Heather's Blog | May 15, 2012

    You’ve been going strong for seven weeks. You’re down 13 pounds. You have 15 more to go.  Then it hits. Summer Vacation! That is a somewhat common scenario in my nutrition practice and clients are asking me what they should do. Vacation is a time to rest, relax and let the worries of...

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  • Collard Wraps and Homemade Hummus

    Food Confidence | May 15, 2012

    I make collard wraps quite a bit these days.  I love the simplicity of just piling on some hummus, a few sliced veggies, some avocado and there’s lunch.  I decided this weekend to make my own hummus using my Vitamix.   I like my hummus simple…not a lot of bells and whistles.  This recipe...

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  • Weigh to GO! Nutrition Services

    Well Balanced. Food. Life. Travel. | May 15, 2012

    Who wouldn’t want 2 registered dietitians to come into their home and teach you how to cook a wonderfully healthy family meal? Meet Liz and Jeanne…of  Weigh to Go! Nutrition Services.  Weigh to Go, a Massachusetts area service, offers in home cooking classes- teaching basic cooking skills...

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  • Acai Berry Muffins!

    The Nutrition Twins Blog | May 15, 2012

      Today is International Families Day! If you're like us, you want to do anything you can to show your family you love them.  So why not make these delicious, energy-revving, high-fiber acai berry muffins for your family to celebrate the day? The acai berry is known for its potent...

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  • salmon, wild rice, and mushrooms en papillote from @finecooking

    Blog About Seafood | May 15, 2012

    We had one salmon fillet left from our Alaskan souvenirs, and decided to use it up before we get too close to our move.  This salmon, wild rice, and mushrooms en papillote recipe was well-balanced with a short list of ingredients, so we gave it a try.  I made the rice while Lloyd made the...

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  • Oh, the Pastabilities!

    Healthy Eating for Families | May 15, 2012

    By: Jodie Shield, RD If you could use only one word to describe the perfect family meal, what would it be? Versatile? Convenient? Economical? Healthy? Delicious?  I would use the word pasta, because it’s all of the above.  Pasta comes in […]

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  • Attachment parenting and extended breastfeeding

    Tots To Teens Nutrition | May 15, 2012

    In view of mother’s day this past weekend, there has been a lot of attention on parenting styles, and attachment parenting in particular. The three main tenets of attachment parenting, as described by Bill Sears, MD, and Martha Sears, RN … Continue reading ?

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  • Let the Healthy Family Challenge Begin!

    Foodnuti | May 15, 2012

    The June issue of Family Circle magazine features the first month of the 2012 Healthy Family Challenge, in which two families compete in healthy challenges each month for 6 months. The families receive nutrition and fitness advice from various experts. On … Continue reading ?

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  • Book Review: Simply Grilling by Jennifer Chandler #Recipes #Health #Memphis

    Born To Eat | May 15, 2012

    I love cookbooks! Being a foodie dietitian, sometimes I can be a hard sell. “Eat real food, feel real good” is my motto and I try to hold recipes, recommendations, and basically whatever one may chew to that standard. Recently, I received a copy of Jennifer Chandler’s new cookbook Simply...

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  • Food Labels: Calories VS Energy

    Marci RD Nutrition Consulting | May 15, 2012

     I recently traveled abroad to Europe. And as with all of my travels, the culinary and food world influenced my itinerary. Discovering the traditions and palate of the region is always one of the highlights of my explorations. But while I was traveling this time, I couldn’t help but take a look...

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  • Green Smoothie Review and Winner

    Swanky Dietitian | May 15, 2012

    Hi!  A big thank you to all of you who entered my Yasso Greek Frozen Yogurt giveaway.  The winner through random integer is…. #44 Paula!  Congrats, Paula !!  I will be in touch! I was contacted a couple weeks ago by Hilary Greenleaf to review her latest book, The New Green Smoothie Diet....

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  • How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?

    City Girl Bites | May 15, 2012

    You’ve probably heard you that should drink 8 cups of water a day. Or drink enough so that your urine is clear colored. You may also have heard that caffeinated beverages don’t count as water and can actually dehydrate you.… Read More »

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  • Beyond Bread and Pasta

    Fuel the Fire | May 15, 2012

    When preparing for a long race or event what do we think of most often in stocking those glycogen stores to fuel us to the end? Bread and Pasta These are great carbohydrate-rich grabs, but some athletes want to include options that don’t make them feel quite as “full and heavy.” I use the...

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  • Are You Non-Hunger Eating?

    Modern Mom Nutrition | May 15, 2012

    Non-hunger eating can be a big struggle for many, grabbing a bite out of stress, sadness or boredom can lead to extra calories in and unwanted weight gain. For the modern moms out there who may be struggling with bored or emotional eating, we’d like to offer you one of our favorite tips for...

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  • The Low FODMAP Diet: Keep stomach problems at bay!

    Nutrition A - Z | May 15, 2012

    Being a sufferer of severe IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) & food intolerance, you do come to realise how important watching your diet is. Surprisingly, a very large number of patients come in to my clinic complaining of the same thing – severe bloating after meals, gas & irregular bowel...

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  • Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti

    Eat Well With Janel | May 15, 2012

    I don’t know who discovered the spinach artichoke dip combo, but whoever you are, I salute you. It could have been carrot broccoli dip, or celery tomato dip. But no, its spinach artichoke amazingness dip. It’s also a calorie bomb. Calorific, as one of my clients likes to say (which I actually...

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  • Mitzi’s 7 Day Clean Diet Cleanse

    America's Nutrition Expert | May 15, 2012

       Tweet This Post   Pin ItCleanses have been gaining popularity with countless celebrities singing their praises. Cleanses often consist of only drinking juices for days or weeks with no solid foods. There are also countless supplements marketed as cleanses with celebrity product endorsement...

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  • Cajun Shrimp & Rice

    Chocolate Broccoli | May 15, 2012

     This weekend was so fun, but almost a blurrrrr.  Did I sleep?  I sure feel like I didn’t.  I thought about taking a recoup day on Monday- but failed to remember that with all the hustle and bustle of the weekend.  I remembered this thought while getting ready this morning, during the...

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  • A sign of spring in our front yard

    brown goat | May 15, 2012

    Spring is such a lovely time of the year. A few weeks back, I was lamenting the gorgeous Atlanta springs that we used to enjoy…and, then…bam!, spring arrived in full force to Seattle! Flowers are showing off their colors and filling the air with their sweet scents, gardens are growing- in...

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  • Urban Farming at the University of Washington

    Plate And Planet | May 14, 2012

    When I was a grad student at the University of Washington (a while back), it wouldn’t have occurred to me that there would ever be a farm anywhere on campus. UW is known for its medical school, academic programs, the beautiful campus … Continue reading ?

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  • Central Bucks Health and Wellness Fair

    Diva Dietitian | May 14, 2012

    I’ll be attending the Central Bucks School District Health Fair with some other RD members of the Doylestown Nutrition Network- May 15th from 3:30 – 7:00 at CB South High School.  We’ve put together a ...

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  • National Women’s Health Week

    Nutritioulicious | May 14, 2012

    Last week we payed homage to herbs; this week we’re celebrating women’s health. The 13th annual National Women’s Health Week started yesterday (appropriately on Mother’s Day) and continues until Saturday May 19th. This year’s theme is “It’s Your Time” – and ladies, what better...

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  • The Weight of the Nation II

    Nutrition Minute | May 14, 2012

    I received an advance copy and have seen the HBO documentary, The Weight of the Nation, which will air tonight and tomorrow, May 14 and 15. Although there was no new information, the presentation was laid out nicely without (much) sensationalism. The segments entitled: “Consequences”,...

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  • National Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time.”

    Bitchin Nutrition | May 14, 2012

    May 13-19, 2012 is National Women’s Health Week!  This year’s theme is  “It’s Your Time.” What a great theme!  Women tend to take take care of everyone else and take on the responsibility of managing everyone else’s…appointments, meals, pets, schedule, problems, and just...

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  • Women’s Health Week: Prevention!

    Inspired Wellness Solutions | May 14, 2012

    We continue on with our posts this week for Women’s Health Week, officially in full swing.  How many of you ladies put off important health screenings, doctor’s appointments, dentist appointments, and more?  I know sometimes it’s difficult to fit these items into our busy days, especially...

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  • Weekly Menu Plan and Photo Fun: Sweet Potato Skins and Cowgirl Time!

    The Spicy RD | May 14, 2012

    How was everyone’s Mother’s Day Weekend??? Mine was a blast Our “digs” for the weekend… I spent the weekend roughing it at Rawhide Ranch with 15 amazing [...]

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  • Kitchen Decor May Help Family Nutrition!

    Mommy Dietitian | May 14, 2012

    Our family made a move to a new home on the other side of the same little town just last Friday.  One of the main reasons why I picked this home was because of the French privincial-style kitchen that is equipped with lots of cook space, modern appliances and cabinets for all my dishware and...

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  • Day by day tour of Sicily #FCPDPG Trip April 2012: 1st stop a Gelateria! #GardenCuizine

    Garden Cuizine | May 14, 2012

    S I C I L Y David Iverson, owner and operator of A Cook’s Tour, led the memorable 10-day Sicily tour, which was sponsored by the Food and Culinary Professionals Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). Dietetic Practice Group (DPG)...

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  • The Mom I Can’t Be

    Real Mom Nutrition | May 14, 2012

    In my efforts to bring healthier snacks to the sidelines, I dubbed myself THAT Mom. But there’s one mom I can’t be. It’s the one who, while all the kids are diving in to the donuts and Capri Sun after a game, pulls her child away and says “You can’t have that”. I know some [...]

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  • Moving Update & a Recipe: Japanese-Style Guacamole

    Nutritious Eats | May 14, 2012

    Hello friends! It has been 10 days since we left our home in Missouri and we’ve been living in hotels ever since. We just got to the Seattle area 3 days ago and are quickly looking for a house to rent. We will be living here for at least 3 years so we want to... [Continue Reading]

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  • EVERYDAY ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH MEYER LEMON

    Mom's Kitchen Handbook: Raising Fresh-Food Kids in a French-Fried World | May 14, 2012

    When asparagus season hits each Spring, this is how it gets cooked in my house nine times out of 10. It’s so easy, a 6th grader can make it….and they did, in my cooking class last week. The group of 11 and 12 year olds gobbled the spears right out of the roasting pan as [...]

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  • Cucumber Soup

    Sara B Consulting | May 14, 2012

    The other day I saw a yummy looking cucumber soup being whipped up on the Today Show.  I took to the internet to find a recipe.  Little did I know there are a ton of variations.  Some are spicy, some are sweet.  … Continue reading ?

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  • Heartland Home Foods: Organic, All Natural Food Delivery

    Rebecca Bitzer and Associates Everyday Health | May 14, 2012

    By: Chelsea Davidson Heartland Home Foods is an organic, all-natural food delivery system serving the mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.  They have delicious grain-fed beef, pork, free-range poultry, seafood, grade A vegetables, and a variety of prepared items. Each...

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  • What Do You Value More – Your Space or Your Stuff?

    Taste Life, with Chere Bork | May 14, 2012

    Ahh Spring! I know it is here when I hang Gary’s bike jerseys on the outdoor clothesline to dry. He waits all winter to bike outdoors and I wait to hang wash on the outdoor clothesline. Maybe it makes me really feel like a mom and wife…what I always wanted! Spring also brings the de-clutter...

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  • Diet Secrets of a Sumo Wrestler: Steps to Gaining Weight

    A Little Nutrition | May 14, 2012

    Sumo wrestling has been around for hundreds of years allowing the sport a lot of time to perfect the best way to help athletes gain weight. We can easily learn from sumo wrestlers by doing the opposite in order to … Continue reading ?

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  • Mix-it-Up Monday: Mo’s “Chi Chi CHIA Pudding” & GIVE-AWAY!

    Nutri-Savvy | May 14, 2012

    This week’s Mix-it-Up MONDAY proudly features Maura Knowles (Mo) of Mac-n-Mo’s for a healthy update on CHIA and a Morselicious Pudding Recipe. The Creator of Mac-n-Mo’s, Mo wears many hats, incl. her chef’s hat. She’s a healthy foods advocate, an actress, a screenwriter, a singer…and...

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  • FDA Delays New Sunscreen Rules

    The Everday Dietitian | May 14, 2012

    This was supposed to be the year that we finally got some clarity on what all those sunscreen numbers mean. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had given manufacturers until next month to clarify how protection their products really offer and get new labels on store shelves. read more

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  • Quinoa Pilaf with Raspberries

    Dine, Dash, and Dead Lift | May 14, 2012

    Back in February, Kristen (aka the Swanky Dietitian) hosted a Driscoll’s Berries giveaway which I was lucky enough to win! With these berries coupons I vowed to make exciting and new recipes. The first berry recipe I made was this Black & Blue (Berry) Pizza. Searching through the Driscoll’s...

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  • Roasted Broccoli Panzanella Salad #SaladSocial

    Teaspoon of Spice | May 14, 2012

    On several occasions, I’ve roasted broccoli until it’s smoky-sweet; but why, oh why have I never roasted cherry tomatoes? They emerge from the oven, split open from the juices that carmelize them into sweet-savory flavor bombs. Had I known this, I would have doubled the batch of tomatoes; as...

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  • Eat to Beat Wrinkles & More

    Nutrition & You! | May 14, 2012

    Source:  Cooking Light Magazine Kicking off with Mother’s Day, this week is National Women’s Health Week coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The theme of the week is “It’s Your Time” to remind women to make their health a top priority. Here’s some...

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  • Menu Plan Monday – May 14

    Eat to Nourish, Energize and Flourish | May 14, 2012

    For all the mother’s out there, I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day. It was fun celebrating this year with 2 children! I always enjoy spending the day with my extended family as well. I also got to have a fun date night with my 3 year old at an arena football game Saturday [...]

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  • The Off-Season, Training...and Weight Loss

    Nutrition - the Fourth Discipline | May 14, 2012

    I've often heard triathletes, particularly female triathletes, say that training and weight loss are mutually exclusive. In actual fact they're not. Weight loss is about 80% diet and 20% exercise. You can't expect to reach you nutrition goals without eating right. Training doesn't give you the...

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  • Lovin’ Lovegrass

    Whole Health RD | May 13, 2012

    Are you still eating boxed cereal for breakfast? Most brands are processed junk with too much sugar. Branch out and try a whole grain for breakfast! There’s always oatmeal, but for the past few Saturdays, I’ve been making teff porridge. I just learned that teff is also called lovegrass, my new...

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  • happy mother's day

    The Professional Palate | May 13, 2012

    "Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." -Oliver Wendell Holmes If there's one thing I learned from my mother growing up, I learned how to express love for my children in abundance. I always knew as a child that I was loved... my...

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  • Interview with Weight Loss Expert + a Giveaway!

    Dish By Trish | May 12, 2012

    Recently I caught up with weight loss expert, Manuel Villacorta. Manuel is a registered dietitian and a certified specialist in sports dietetics. I met Manuel several years ago in San Francisco at a dietitian-related function. Not only is Manual a cool guy but he is very passionate about helping...

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  • Mom’s Day Reflections, From a Dietitian Mom

    Chew On This | May 12, 2012

    As I contemplate the weekend and Mother’s Day, I realize that I know and respect an awful lot of amazing mothers. These mothers are my clients that I have come to know very well over the years, my friends, my … Continue reading ?

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  • Cooking Essentials I Learned From My Mom … With a Few Makeovers Mixed In!

    Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen | May 12, 2012

    My mom and dad just celebrated 57 years of marriage and the 50th anniversary of their GE refrigerator. When I walk into their kitchen, it’s like taking a step back in time. Besides the hum of that old fridge (and no, it is not energy efficient), my mom’s home-cooked meals are essentially the...

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  • Shrimp Ceviche To Woo Mom by @DaddysinCharge #SundaySupper

    Sue's Nutrition Buzz | May 12, 2012

      My Sunday Supper team is giving ‘ All ‘moms a break ! So we have a ‘Guys can Cook’ theme for Mother’s day.  Love the idea especially  since I know how it feels to have my husband cook that occasional meal even if it’s slightly burnt  I was looking for a daddy blogger to [...]

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  • Mother’s Day

    The Traveling RD | May 12, 2012

    Sometimes being a mother is hard. I have been absent from blogging for a while as this past month my daughter was severly injured playing softball and ended up in the emergency room with what we thought was only a concussion. We were sent home with pain and anti-nausea medication and she was given...

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  • Sounds to Savor Spring: Playlist

    Savor: Mindful Eating Mindful Life | May 12, 2012

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  • Full Circle.

    Tiffany McFadden Nutrition Consulting Blog | May 12, 2012

    At around 18 when I left home for university I started to get an idea of all the things my Mom had done for me, the time and sacrifice. From about 14 to 16 I might have been a horrible daughter at times. I remember being pretty ungrateful, often miserable to live with and a hormonal disaster. When...

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  • Big Omaha- Nope, not an obesity conference

    Beginning Well | May 12, 2012

    After seeing my tweets about Big Omaha, I received a message from a fellow dietitian asking me if I was...

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  • Deflate Your Menopausal Muffin Top

    Dr. Susan Mitchell | May 12, 2012

    Are you irritable, find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, and seem to constantly deal with hot flashes and headaches? These familiar symptoms are a few of the issues women face as they go thru perimenopause and menopause.  The contender for the most frustrating issue would no doubt be...

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  • Recipe: Lemon Basil Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan & Walnuts

    Michelle Dudash | May 11, 2012

    Often new acquaintances ask me, “Well, what do you cook for dinner?” On one particular occasion, I nonchalantly mentioned that I might cook salmon, corn and asparagus on the grill. Et voila. Dinner is…

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  • Better Health in Your Own Backyard

    Nicole Geurin, RD | May 11, 2012

    Anyone who has ever eaten a freshly picked fruit or vegetable will agree: there is nothing as satisfying or delicious as garden-fresh produce. And with spring finally here, there’s no better time to start a vegetable garden so that you … Continue reading ?

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  • Weekly Family Meal Recipes: To Your Health

    Meals Matter | May 11, 2012

    May is National Stroke Awareness Month and we’re eating to your health with some exciting research from Sweden. A decade-long dietary study of over 70,000 adults links a diet rich in low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt with a significantly reduced risk of stroke. New research...

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  • Friday salmon burgers - a healthy burger alternative [2]

    Northwest Nutrition | May 11, 2012

    Feel like a healthy burger? It’s Friday so I thought I’d post a quick and easy salmon burger. Salmon is loaded with protein and with omega 3 fats, great for protecting against cardiovascular disease, for joint protection and also for improving mood and cognition. So why not have a “feel...

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  • Pretty Freaking Spectacular Gluten-free, Lactose Free Blintzes

    What I'm Eating Now | May 11, 2012

    Blintzes. Now there’s a word–and food– that hasn’t passed my lips since going gluten-free 5 years ago. I’ve scarcely even thought of blintzes in that time, until recently when I was challenged by my friends at Green ... Related posts: A New Lactose-Free Yogurt Hits the Market LACTAID...

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  • Milk or Milk Substitutes?

    Eat Simply | May 11, 2012

    A crash course if you’re looking for an alternative to cow’s milk.  Have you noticed the increasing types of milk substitutes available on the market today? Some of the major types include soy milk, almond milk, hazelnut milk, oat milk, hemp milk, and coconut milk. How do these milk...

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  • Nutrition ABCs...F is for Fat (Part Two)

    Eat Drink Be Happy | May 11, 2012

    My first post on fat described what fat actually is and why we need it. Today, let's talk practicalities - which fats you want more of and what food choices you can make to get you there. As promised, here are the good, the bad and the ugly - where fats are concerned. Good Fats Mono-unsaturated...

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  • Eight Days

    Weekly Bite | May 11, 2012

    Mr. Weekly Bite & I just returned from eights days in Hawaii (sans kids). We hadn’t taken a vacation like this in a long time. We stayed in beautiful Ko Olina, ate delicious food, drank fresh coconut water, laid on the beach, got way too much sun, but most important, we got to spend quality...

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  • Nutrition in the Top 15 Causes of Death in America?

    Nutrition Informatics | May 11, 2012

    This past Monday, May 7, 2012 I submitted comments for Stage 2 Meaningful Use Proposed Rule from CMS and the Certification and Standards Criteria for EHRs Proposed Rule from ONC.   After three years, over 30 public comments and more patience than I had imagined, I took the recommendation...

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  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Peas and Spinach

    Eat, Feel, Live Better | May 11, 2012

    For those of you who haven’t yet been formally introduced, meet gnocchi. Gnocchi is an incredibly light and tasty potato dumpling. I know what your thinking, dumplings aren’t healthy! But they absolutely can be. Just make sure to balance out … Continue reading ?

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  • Need energy? Eat right!

    Baby Fat Diet | May 11, 2012

    Are you low on energy? Are there certain times of the day when you are dragging? Well, your high protein diet may be slowing you down if you are not eating enough of the right carb foods. The best sources of natural energy are foods high in complex carbs and low in fat. Also, the fiber in many...

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  • Why Moms Need Other Moms

    Raise Healthy Eaters | May 11, 2012

    I lived in Los Angeles when Big A was born and all my friends weren’t moms yet. I didn’t realize how much I’d need other moms until I became one. I still joke with my friends how I used to try and pick up moms in coffee shops. I’d slyly ask “How [...]

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  • Eat Me a Lot of Peaches

    With a Side of Sneakers | May 11, 2012

    You and I should both know by now when I say I’m going to do something tomorrow clearly that isn’t going to happen. Life with a little babe means that sometimes there are just more important things going on. I will [...]Eat Me a Lot of Peaches is a post from: with a Side of Sneakers

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  • Kids need rules, limits, boundaries. Tha

    Nurturing Nutrition Notes | May 11, 2012

    Kids need rules, limits, boundaries. That’s what helps them feel safe. Parents are the food gatekeepers. Fighting the childhood obesity epidemic: Are ‘food rules’ the solution? – On Parenting – The Washington Post http://ow.ly/aNRF3

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  • All around the country in 12 days

    Peace, Love, and Food | May 11, 2012

    It’s no secret I’ve been posting less than usual. I wish I had a really cool excuse for not being able to blog but I have 5 semi-cool excuses: NYC, Baltimore, Vancouver, Portland, California. Yep, 5 cities all around the country in 12 days. It started in NYC for the 100 Days Out event for...

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  • To My Sons (and to Myself), in Honor of Mother’s Day

    The ZIED GUIDE | May 10, 2012

    When they’re born, you hold them so tight When anything’s wrong, you make everything right They can make no mistakes, they’re just learning their way And you hold their hands and guide their day As they learn to do more things  on their own, They trip, they fall, and you… Read More

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  • Guest Post: What’s up with the KE diet?

    Chef Andrea RD | May 10, 2012

    What’s up with the KE diet? If you’re not familiar with the KE diet, allow me to fill you in on the details. It falls in line with the wildly popular crash diets that most people try out when they … Continue reading ?

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  • What are you capable of right now?

    True Love Health | May 10, 2012

    What can you do today to work toward your life goals? Do you have life goals? I struggle with these questions every day every hour of my life. And I know I’m not the only one. Often, I wish I … Continue reading ?

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  • Nutritional Voyage

    Nutritionally Speaking | May 10, 2012

    Nutritional VoyageQuick bit of trivia: There is currently no official Dietetic Association or Registered Dietitians in Slovakia, Czech Republic, or Serbia.  Hence, my “Nutritional Voyage”…   I just returned from a trip to Slovakia where I (along with two other friends and co-presenters...

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  • Quick & Healthy… Sweet Treat, Broiled Grapefruit!

    Dietitian Drive | May 10, 2012

    So my new social media obsession lately has been Pinterest! Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that lets you organize and share things you find on the web. It has been my new inspiration for cooking because it is so visual. I love that with a simple … Continue reading ?

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  • Remember Mom | Healthy Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

    RD Bytes | May 10, 2012

      Mothers are special! They love you even when you aren’t sooo lovable. They teach you all the important things in life like saying, “please and thank you,” reminding you to do your homework and encouraging you to eat your … Continue reading ?

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  • Eat Breakfast, Says Nutrition Infographic

    Dishin Dietitian | May 10, 2012

    We all know the importance of breakfast. And everyone has probably already heard that eating breakfast usually reduces how much we eat the rest of the day. But have you seen these statistics via infographic? I love infographics, and so does the media and public relations world. Since consumers are...

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  • Sneaky Calories: Why You Eat More Than You Think You Do

    Discover Good Nutrition | May 10, 2012

    We’re not always aware of everything we eat, and those extra calories can really add up. I’ll never forget a client I had years ago. He brought in a ‘perfect’ food diary. He followed his meal plan to the letter, and every calorie (or so he thought) was accounted for. But his weight just...

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  • 4 Simple Ways to Add Play to A Summer Day

    Healthy Kids Challenge Blog | May 10, 2012

    Blog with Us! 4 Simple Ways to Add Play to A Summer Day  School will be out soon and summer days beg to be filled with active play! Give any of these 4 ideas a try and come back to let us know which is your favorite.     read more

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  • Mastering the Art of Regression: Body Awareness & the Pushup

    Savor Fitness and Nutrition | May 10, 2012

    Making an exercise harder is easy: do more reps, choose a heavier weight, go faster, etc.  But some of the most “basic” exercises such as pushups or squats are beyond the ability a number of people.  And I’m not just talking about the ability to do it…I’m also talking about the ability...

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  • 5 reasons why NOT to short order cook for your toddler or child

    Sarah Remmer's Nutrition Blog | May 10, 2012

    A friend recently asked me to write a post on short order cooking for toddlers and kids. Here is what she writes: “One thing I am struggling with is the precocious line between “This is dinner. Eat it or don’t’ and the alternative of being a short order cook. ‘Oh, you don’t like this?...

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  • Five Keys to Raising Healthy Eaters – Part III – Focus on the “How” of Feeding

    Every Food Fits | May 10, 2012

    Many parents take interest in feeding their kids well and strive to raise healthy eaters. There are often bumps along the road as we sort …

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  • McDonald’s New ‘Healthy’ Drink? IS It Healthy?

    The Healthy Apron | May 10, 2012

    source This morning, as I was reading my daily ADA news articles, one particular blurb from The Sun caught my eye.  Apparently, McDonald’s is launching a brand NEW! fizzy “fruit juice drink” geared toward children as a “healthy” alternative to soda. The said beverage is called Fruitizz...

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  • 7 Strategies to Slim Down for Summer

    Morsels | May 9, 2012

    The unofficial start of summer is just weeks away.  If the thought of baring your arms, legs and belly this summer make you want to run for the cover ups, read on.  These slimming strategies can help you jumpstart your weight loss in time for your first barbeque or stroll on the beach. [...]

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  • Eat the Mediterranean Way for Better Health, Preventing Heart Disease & Diabetes

    Step Up To The Plate | May 9, 2012

    The rich flavors and health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet are hard to ignore. The heart-healthy diet is based on eating traditional foods (and drinks) of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including Crete and other parts of Greece and … Continue reading ?

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  • Inside the Fridge: Julie Andrews

    Robins Bite | May 9, 2012

    Inside the Fridge welcomes Julie Andrews. Julie is a food blogger, self-proclaimed health freak, Registered Dietitian and stay-at-home-mom of two daughters. She lives in the quiet village of Lewiston, NY just minutes away from the majestic Niagara Falls. She enjoys creating healthy and delicious...

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  • Smoothie Sugar Extravaganza

    Nutrition by ME | May 9, 2012

    I just got off the phone with a customer service rep at McDonald’s and I’m in shock. I’ve worked with the food industry for 10 years and I truly believe that many companies are trying to provide healthy alternatives for Canadians. When it comes to smoothie offerings, many restaurants have...

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  • Zucchini and Summer Squash Crunchies

    An Apple A Day Nutrition Healthy Bites | May 9, 2012

    This could not be a more perfect time to make these crunchies!  Perfect for little fingers to snack on or as a side dish to any meal.  The great thing about these guys is that you can change it up each time and use whatever seasonings your family enjoys.  Our favorite flavors are either a...

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  • Twitter Party w/ @ChooseCherries and @ScritchfieldRD — Join and win PRIZES!

    Balanced Health and Nutrition | May 9, 2012

    I always tell my athlete clients “if you can’t fuel it, you can’t do it”. Fueling your workouts is a critical part of performing at your best. Whether you’re a marathon runner, or a casual runner, your body needs energy to keep it going the distance. The Cherry Marketing Institute is...

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  • Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake

    Georgie Fear | May 8, 2012

    Chocolate lava cake. Even the name perks up the senses for chocoholics. It’s warm, it’s moist, it’s got gooey rich fudge sauce …. (drool). It’s the holy grail of sinful desserts, the ultimate flip-the-bird to dietary discretion. But not in my kitchen. Gather round, all ye who seek...

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  • Cherry Treats For Me

    Ramblings of an RD | May 8, 2012

    Over the past month I have run a marathon, started doing CrossFit about 4 times/week, run a 1/2 marathon and started triathlon training. Whew. My muscles are getting stronger, and I feel good. That is, in part, due to the amazing work of a delicious tart treat. Cherries! These red jewels are...

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  • Slow Food Orange County: Luncheon in the Garden

    Whole Life Nutrition | May 8, 2012

    In a world full of fast food and wide-spread impatience, there is one group in Orange County trying to slow things down, at least when it comes to food. Slow Food Orange County is a non-profit, community organization whose mission is to … Continue reading ?

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  • Video Interview with Dan Buettner: Is community vital to a Blue Zones lifestyle?

    Smart Bytes | May 8, 2012

    What makes a lifestyle that supports a long, healthy life? In the first part of my interview with Dan Buettner, he discussed the components of a healthy lifestyle that he discovered in the Blue Zones of the world, where people live long and healthfully. Now the big questions: what does it take to...

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  • Article: Kids in the Kitchen

    Pam Stuppy, MS, RD, CSSD, LD | May 8, 2012

    Printed in Seacoast Online Everywhere we turn we hear the message that our nation’s kids need to eat better. This is obviously a very complex issue, but there are some steps families can take to improve the overall health of the next generations. Teaching children the basic principles of eating...

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  • Is your granola bar a candy bar in disguise?

    Heart Healthy Tips - Lisa Nelson RD | May 8, 2012

    There are all kinds of nutrition bars available, from energy bars, to protein bars, to weight control, to gluten free, to breakfast bars, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, many of these supposed “nutrition” bars are really just glorified candy bars. What to look for when selecting a...

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  • New feature: the Dietitian Dine Around

    A Sprinkle of Sage | May 8, 2012

    Today I’m launching a weekly blog series: the Dietitian Dine-Around. Each week I will feature a review of a food find at area restaurants and cafes. And although I’m a sucker for locally-owned businesses, for the most part  I’ll be reviewing items found at popular chains, so that...

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  • We’ve Moved: www.JustWendyJo.com

    Roadie Nutritionist | May 8, 2012

    Hi All!  Fuelin’ Roadie has received a facelift!  Bounce over to www.JustWendyJo.com to see how we’ve grown!  You can find recipes, nutrition tips, and services all under 1 roof now.  Hope you add this to your bookmarks and keep track of where we’ll be & read our healthy tips each week!...

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  • Spice Up Chicken with New, Easy Recipes

    A Market Basket of Nutrition Services | May 8, 2012

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  • Jamie Eason LiveFit 12 week Trainer Helpful Fitness Summary Guide

    Tough Enough Nutrition and Fitness | May 8, 2012

    www.bodybuilding.com To help myself follow the LiveFit plan I made my own personal summary that I thought you could benefit from as well.  The program has LOTS of pages of printing for LOTS of great information...these summaries help decrease printing and organize some of the information.  Keep...

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  • Got Diabetes? Counsel People with Diabetes? Click Open the DOC - Diabetes Online Community

    Hope Warshaw | May 7, 2012

    If you take care of your, or a loved one's, diabetes you know it’s a demanding 24/7/365 job. From day to day, even hour to hour, you make multiple decisions to balance keeping glucose in control and staying safe. This reality makes diabetes 'custom-made' for our increasingly technologically...

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  • All the lovely noshes….

    Nutrition Adventures | May 6, 2012

    They’re here! They’re here! All of the beautiful photos (taken by Corrie Weatherford) of OH MY NOSH! goodies are here! If you like what you see, please check out our MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL in partnership with Jam + Toast (an event styling & paper goods company right here is Nashville, TN!)....

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  • False Hope in a Bottle: The Trouble with Chasing the Next Big “Miracle” Pill

    Nutrition Unplugged | May 5, 2012

    It seems there’s a always a hot new “miracle” food or supplement that sweeps the country.  Acai used to be the front runner.  Now it appears to be raspberry ketones.  Instead of goji berry, it’s African Mango.  Saffron extract is the new Sensa. Now there’s a new...

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  • Viva La Mediterranean Diet

    LivingWell Communications | May 5, 2012

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!  In conjuction with Oldways’ Mediterranean Diet Month Celebration here is my blog post for today…enjoy! I am a food-loving dietitian, author, and mother of two young children with a nutrition & culinary communications practice in Chicago.  My recent book, The Essential...

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  • Superbugs – Yet Another Reason for a Plant Based Diet

    Green Napkin Nutrition | May 5, 2012

      I just read Michael Greger MD on Huffington Post and so saddened at how our meat and poultry producers just don’t get it. With all the struggles our “modern” society has to stay healthy, can’t we please get the factory farms to just stop – please? It seems the poultry industry is...

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  • Blog Has Moved to WordPress

    Healthy Baby Beans | May 4, 2012

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  • Mushroom and Zucchini Frittatas

    Practical Nutrition | May 3, 2012

    We love eggs. Especially in the weekends. Even more with some cheese and veggies. Khaled didn’t help much because he was playing with my husband. I let him add the cheese and cilantro to the egg bowl and stir. Speaking of cilantro, these little leaves burst in flavor. We usually use parsley, but...

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  • ‘Natural’ versus ‘Organic’ and Genetically Modified Organisms: The Kashi Debate

    Choice.Habit.Life | May 3, 2012

    My new post was published on Boston Magazine’s Hub Health page today and I think it’s too important not to share on my own blog! Maybe you have heard about the recent Kashi scandal. The company is under fire for using the word “natural” on its products. Why? Because they also contain...

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  • 10 Basic Foods of the Mediterranean Diet

    SUPERMARKET SAVVY | May 2, 2012

    Following the Mediterranean Diet is easy if you have the right foods in your kitchen. Mix and match the following foods to prepare many delicious dishes. Add fresh vegetables and crispy, whole-grain bread, and serve fruit for dessert. Olive Oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat filled with vitamin...

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  • Baby Squee Fox Video

    Gluten Free Goodness | May 2, 2012

    The little dude’s favorite game is “Got yer tail” with Papa fox.  And he will not take “no” for an answer, no matter what…. more Squee Fox pictures here, too! ©2012 Gluten Free Goodness. All Rights Reserved..

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  • Foods to Avoid with Breast Cancer

    Breast Cancer Defense | May 2, 2012

    More often than not we hear about foods to include in our diets to reduce breast cancer risk. I do think this is the best approach, but I am always up for looking at the other side of things. If you have breast cancer or are trying to prevent breast cancer, you may be wondering [...]

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  • I Used to Be Fat

    Skinny Food Addict | May 2, 2012

    No not me – the MTV reality series that profiles “teenagers desperate to shed their unwanted pounds before heading off to school”. If you’ve watched it, you know why it’s one of my favorite things, if you haven’t the word that describes it best is “inspirational”. Unfortunately...

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  • Power to the People: being heard in DC

    Food NE/RD | May 1, 2012

    This isn’t my normal nutrition post but I just had to share my DC adventures since they were so inspiring and made me get psyched about my electoral voice! Two weeks ago today, I had my first visit to “The Hill” in Washington, DC as  I was awarded a stipend to travel to DC for [...]

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  • Hypoglycemia Can Be Deadly

    Susan Weiner Nutrition | April 30, 2012

    Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia can be a deadly complication of  diabetes.  Sometimes blood sugars can fall below a target range, causing hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can occur due to medications which might be prescribed to help control blood sugar levels, or by taking too much insulin. Other...

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  • Substitution — The Key To Eating And Living Well

    Dr. Janet Brill - Eat Healthy. Exercise. Live Better. | April 29, 2012

    If you love crème brulee, try my oatmeal brulee instead (a serving contains 0 cholesterol and a mere 0.5 gram of saturated fat) plus a host of additional heart-healthy ingredients.

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  • Secrets to living a healthy and long life

    Running on Green | April 29, 2012

    I recently attended a lecture by Dan Buettner, the author of “Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest”.  Dan has traveled the world to find people that have lived long and healthy lives.  Some of the places he visited were Okinawa, Sardinia and even Loma Linda,...

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  • Why Eat Local?

    A Bite of Wellness Wisdom | April 29, 2012

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  • National Cancer Control Month

    Lifestyle Bytes | April 27, 2012

    The end of April marks the close of National Cancer Control month.  In 2012, it’s estimated that 848,170 men and 790,740 women will be affected by cancer.  Do you know how to lower your risk?  Here’s a trivia question to … Continue reading ?

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  • Are Carbs OK with Diabetes?

    Nutrition Xpert | April 27, 2012

    Am I allowed carbs since I have diabetes?  This is a question I am asked so often, I think the answer bears repeating…YES!   Many of my clients with recently diagnosed  with diabetes believe it is necessary remove all carbohydrates from their diet.  This is not only unnecessary, it’s very...

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  • Breakfast, Your Mom was Right!

    Intuitive Eating Blog | April 27, 2012

    Breakfast, it REALLY is the most important meal of the day! You have probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, do you know why? Here are just a few benefits of eating a healthy breakfast: Jump-start your metabolism from the overnight fast: Breakfast is considered an...

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  • Breakfast, Your Mom was Right!

    Intuitive Nutrition | April 27, 2012

    Breakfast, it REALLY is the most important meal of the day! You have probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, do you know why? Here are just a few benefits of eating a healthy breakfast: Jump-start your metabolism from the overnight fast: Breakfast is considered an...

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  • Sleep, weight & performance: Don't skimp on zzzzz's

    Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD | April 27, 2012

    Sleep is a biological necessity. Don't skimp! Sleeps is restorative and is needed to align circadian rhythms. Sleep deprivation erodes well being. Speaking at the SCAN Sports Nutrition Conference (Baltimore, April ,2012), Allison Weiss BS reported that Americans are sleeping less than they used...

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  • Hearty Beef and Vegetable Lasagna

    Sweet Foodie | April 27, 2012

    Some days you just want to eat something familiar and comforting. And warm and cheesy. And gooey and slightly browned on top. And tomatoey. And pretty. But still hearty and rustic. Some days you want to eat lasagna. And yesterday was one of those days. Here's the deal - Yes, you can...

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  • Go ahead, eat that piece of chocolate

    The Rite Bite Blog | April 26, 2012

    According to a new study by researchers at San Diego State University, eating 50 Grams of dark chocolate (11 Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Kisses) can lower your bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol and even reduces blood sugar levels.  The study stated that specifically dark chocolate was...

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  • Fat Needs for Athletes

    Eating for Performance | April 26, 2012

    Last week we covered protein needs for athletes. This week we will look at fat needs for athletes. Fat is often misunderstood by athletes and those trying to lose weight. They think that they need to minimize fat in order to “lean out” or lose weight. However, our bodies need some fat to help...

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  • After Dinner Snack Attack

    Healthiest Regards | April 25, 2012

    Do you find yourself scrounging the kitchen for something sweet to eat as an after dinner snack? I have your sweet, quick, low calorie solution.:) Good old fashion Cereal and Milk. Tips: 1. Pick your favorite cereal with the lowest amount of added sugar per serving. 0 grams of added sugar is the...

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  • Why Diets Don’t Work

    NotoriousRD | April 24, 2012

    Diets don’t work for many reasons. You can’t just blame it on your lack of willpower or your coworker’s daily doughnut drop off. The more times you turn to Atkins or Beyonce’s Master Cleanse to help you lose weight, the less likely you are to stick to it, and the more likely you are to...

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  • Dogs Bring Comfort to those with Diabetes and other Chronic Conditions

    Nutrition on the Double | April 23, 2012

    Sharing a really cool article from the Virginian-Pilot…. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/04/dogs-help-bring-comfort-regions-hospitals Dan Warren, President of Guardian Angel Service Dogs will be partnering with the University of Virginia this fall to research the impact that dogs have on improving...

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  • Recipe: Homemade DIY Salad Dressings (Creamy Caesar-Style, Vinaigrette, Asian & Ranch-Style)

    Fresh Start Nutrition | April 22, 2012

    We’ve already mentioned nutritious ways to top your salad, including salad dos and don’ts and some healthy salad swaps, as well as how to choose a healthy salad dressing. One of the best ways to dress your salad is with a homemade dressing.  It’s quicker & easier than you think to whip up...

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  • Using Your Early Spring Produce

    Nutrition Know How | April 21, 2012

    Written by Nancy Urbanec, Extension Associate. Uploaded by Cindy Brison. Check out the following video on how to use some of your early garden produce. Includes produce like, strawberries, asparagus. leafy greens, and radishes. To see more great ideas for preparing spring produce, check out these...

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  • Tofu Veggie Stir Fry

    Performance Nutrition | April 21, 2012

    This month’s Recipe Redux theme is asparagus. And, in my opinion there’s no better way to eat asparagus then stir fried in sesame oil. So, I literally threw together a bunch of vegetables and some tofu for this meatless meal. It’s quick, it’s healthy and it tastes good (and you can add a...

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  • Recipe Redux: Shaved Asparagus Pizza

    WholesomeRD | April 21, 2012

    What can you do with this beautiful asparagus? I have a great recipe for you guys! This month’s Recipe Redux theme is “The First Shoots of Spring”! A perfect theme for the warmer weather! Shaved Asparagus Pizza Adapted from Annie’s Eats Olive oil, for brushing 8 oz. asparagus spears 4...

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  • Change Won’t Power to Willpower

    Diana Young RD | April 20, 2012

    Source: illnessbeliefsmodel.com via Janice M. on Pinterest   1. Plan ahead. Define your obstacles and have a plan for overcoming them. Prepare for temptation. If you are dining out, look on the restaurant’s web site for nutrition information and plan … Continue reading ?

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  • “We the People”: A Beginner’s Guide to Advocacy

    OneSource4Wellness | April 19, 2012

    “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

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  • Thoughts On Being Numb... ...and Thawing

    Healthy Hunger; Nutrition Counseling, LLC | April 19, 2012

    Notice the good accomplishments. It is easy to dwell in the mistakes. Things we are not proud of or think we could have done better. But real change takes time.Noticing the bad can slow the change process.Noticing the good can speed the change process. Little change happens immediately overnight....

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  • Three Fun Steps to Celebrate Earth Day Together as a Family

    SuperKids Nutrition Blog | April 18, 2012

    This Earth Day, think about making more earth-friendly food choices that will help promote the health of both your family and the planet. The food that we eat has a tremendous impact on our health. By helping your children eat cancer-fighting foods now, you can help reduce their risk of acquiring...

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  • What I Ate Wednesday: New Challenges

    Healthful Sense | April 18, 2012

    Thank You for your kind words last Sunday.  The passing of my friend Raelyn really opened my eyes to  how precious time is — and how valuable time well-spent is.  Mostly I think about how I need to live in the moment more often, worry less, and give my kids more one.on.one time. This most...

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  • Here Ye, Here Ye…It’s “About Time” You Try This Protein Powder!!

    Living Healthy With Miss Chef RD | April 17, 2012

    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...

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  • Office Space Hunger Emergency - VLOG

    The Art of Intelligent Eating | April 16, 2012

    Items to keep available in case of a hunger-attack emergency: 1. Almonds or walnuts2. Greek yogurt3. Cheese sticks4. Tea (because sometimes you're thirsty, not hungry!)5. Fruit6. Vegetables and hummus7. Home-made trail mix8. Yogurt parfait, layer yogurt with...

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  • How Healthy Are You?

    Food Moment | April 15, 2012

    You may be exercising, eating healthy (in your mind) and drinking plenty of fluids. But how healthy are you? One way to find out is to get some tests done. When was the last time you went in and had your blood glucose (sugar), cholesterol, and so on tested? As a dietitian, it is part [...]

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  • Food Allergy or Intolerance?

    Eat Well Stay Fit | April 14, 2012

      Individuals, all too often, mistaken food allergies for food intolerances and food intolerances for food allergies. Although they may share a few common symptoms, they differ significantly in terms of food avoidance, treatment and ultimately, end-result if not treated appropriately. What is a...

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  • 5 Reasons to “Do Orange” This Season

    Sincerely, Nutrition | April 14, 2012

    I have a secret that I try not to share when there are other people around (yet clearly have no problem typing it out here). In addition to not really being all that great at the whole walking-on-high-heels thing, I … Continue reading ?

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  • Garden & Berry Picking

    Against The Grain | April 13, 2012

    Ok. So I've never actually been berry picking before. Any kind of berry. At least not that I recall. Well at my work we have this super creepy field in the back with really tall grass and I'm sure snakes. But amongst all the creepiness are thousands of blackberries! Some people just pick the...

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  • Recipe Favorites: Healthy Apple Crisp and Crock Pot Tomato Sauce

    nourishednation | April 13, 2012

    I’ve decided it’s time to bring back some popular recipes to my Dinner 911 and Recipe Rescue pages.  The ultimate comfort dessert, I’m planning to make (and eat) some warm, apple crisp today.  This crisp is bursting with crumbs and it fills your house with the heavenly scents of...

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  • Spring clean your diet

    Caledonia Nutrition | April 12, 2012

    April's a great time to clear out your fridge, pantry & freezer & review your shopping habits to set you up for a healthy summer! It may be easier to run down your fresh food supplies before starting this task. Refrigerator empty everything out (but for food safety don't leave these...

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  • Can Digestive Enzymes Help my IBS?

    IBSFree | April 11, 2012

    Wouldn't it be great if you could just take a pill to help with carbohydrate digestion and absorption? Are there such pills that could promise no more trouble with FODMAPs? The answer depends on which particular FODMAPs are your problems....

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  • Spring signals asparagus season

    Balanced Eating | April 9, 2012

    Did you know that asparagus is a member of the lily family?  Lilies have long been part of Easter celebrations. Since asparagus is in peak season during spring, it also makes a perfect addition to Easter traditions. Sometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus adds beauty to...

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  • Happy Eater

    The Food That Fits | April 7, 2012

    Allow me to clarify that I did not forget the "s" in the title of this post.  Today I would like to impress upon you the importance of being a happy eater.  Eating should be a source of pleasure.  If you eat something and you are not satisfied, what do you do?  You think to yourself, "That...

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  • A piece of my heart belongs to India.

    A Girl and Her Carrot | April 4, 2012

    So I thought i’d share a few pics and tidbits about my trip and quite a few photos for your visual pleasure. I hope you enjoy! In a nutshell, words cannot describe the experiences I had the past few weeks traveling throughout India. But I’m going to try my best to share a little piece of...

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  • Crossfit Games Workout 12.5

    Eat Chic Chicago | April 3, 2012

    Good morning! I am sad to say that the Crossfit Games Open has finally come to an end. What was the Week 5 Workout? Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes following the rep scheme below: 65 pound Thruster, 3 reps 3 Chest to bar Pull-ups 65 pound Thruster, 6 reps 6 Chest [...]

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  • Am I Insecure?

    Green Grapes Blog | April 3, 2012

    “I thought you’d be thinner.” “You’re shorter than I thought.” “Oh, you’re skinny.” “Can you please suck in your stomach for me? These photos need to be good.” “Oh, you’re actually hot, not what I imagined ...

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  • Help, my baby is not eating enough!

    First Step Nutrition | April 2, 2012

    Calgary Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer House shares what you can do when your baby is not eating enough.

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  • Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge #HAWMC

    Tid Bits of Nutrition | March 22, 2012

    For the month of April I will be participating in a writers challenge put on by WEGO Health. Visit their blog at http://blog.wegohealth.com/ to learn more about them. I will write one blog every day for the month of April. 30 blogs in 30 days. If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you [...]

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  • Ten “Laws” of Healthy Weight Control

    You Gotta Eat! | March 21, 2012

    Similar to January 1st, the first day of spring extends an invitation for new beginnings and a fresh start.  How have you been doing with your promise to live healthier this year?  Are your health habits making you feel like a beautiful rose blossoming in the sun or more like a shriveled...

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  • What’s Hot and Hype from Natural and Organic Trends 2012

    go green get lean | March 20, 2012

    Pity the poor acai berry. At the recent Expo West in Anaheim, CA (which drew over 60,000 visitors), one thing was clear: this was the berry to beat when it came to claiming uber health benefits. I saw several older trends still going strong, such as the coconut craze, and...

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  • Q&A: How much choline and omega-3 fats do you need?

    Expect the Best Pregnancy | March 19, 2012

    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...

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  • Are Potatoes Good For You?

    The Healthy Diet | March 17, 2012

    Happy St. Patty’s Day! In honor of my Irish ancestors who subsisted on potatoes, I’m celebrating this holiday by highlighting the spud’s nutritional benefits. Potatoes are a humble vegetable, often judged by starch load and preparation method, instead of their … Continue reading ?

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  • Gluten Free Diet, Is it for you?

    Nutrition Inspiration | March 15, 2012

         Gluten free diets have become a recent diet trend among celebrities and people alike. With the increasing popularity and availability of gluten free foods I have gotten a lot of questions about the diet like " Should I be following a gluten free diet?" and "Are gluten free foods...

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  • Blind men and an elephant

    Food Info | March 14, 2012

    There’s an old Indian tale about giving a group of blind men an elephant to describe through feel.  As each of them is feeling different parts of the elephant, they end up squabbling as none can agree on how to describe it as a whole.  Each sticks fervently to their version of the truth,...

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  • Reflections on Registered Dietitian Day

    Orange District, CDA | March 14, 2012

    Recently, I attended a Girl Scout meeting as a guest.  Equipped with leading questions, this junior girl scout troop would discover perhaps a little bit of what a Registered Dietitian (RD) is and in what capacities he or she might … Continue reading ?

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  • Product Review: Made For You frozen dinners

    Foodwatch | March 13, 2012

    A frozen meal tucked away in the freezer is the ultimate quick dinner or hot lunch at work. But what if you have type 2 diabetes? Just how healthy are they for you? Should you be eating them at all? Or are there any that give you the vegetables you’re meant to eat AND that are low in satur...

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  • Dining with the Guys at Korn Country: Boost, Sub, Switch

    The Dietitian Does Dessert...Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Too | March 13, 2012

    Time to visit the guys at Korn Country 100.3 FM and talk all things nutrition! And celebrate registered Dietitian Day, too! I’m taking them a variety of foods, and all have been changed a little to boost nutrition or cut calories/fat. I boosted nutrient-rich onions and garlic in my Zesty...

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  • MIND OVER MATTER- RELEASING MIND CLUTTER

    Kidlicious | March 12, 2012

    Stress can affect not only the body but the mind as well. Another name for this mental stress is called mind clutter. Mind clutter can come in many forms and many disguises. In today’s busy world- job pressures, family responsibilities, faster and faster technology which demands immediate...

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  • Your Medications Could Be Depleting Your Body of Valuable Nutrients

    Nutrition Savvy Girl | March 11, 2012

    Most medications rob nutrients from our bodies and considering the average American fills 12 prescriptions a year, that could lead to severe deficiencies. That number is steadily increasing according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  The CDC’s latest figures show 48% of Americans age...

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  • Breakfast for dinner - Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy!

    A Meal in a Glass | March 4, 2012

    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...

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  • Kale Chips! A simple snack, packed with nutrition that will keep...

    Eatucation | March 2, 2012

    Kale Chips! A simple snack, packed with nutrition that will keep you coming back for more.  Start by ripping the kale leaves from the thick stem and ripping the leaves into large bite size pieces. Rince them in a collandar and pat them dry.  Spread the kale out on a baking sheet sprayed with...

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  • How Do You Stay Slim–Survey Results Are In!

    Fiddle With Your Food | March 1, 2012

    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 work for some...

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  • Changes in the Kitchen

    Fit For Wellness | February 27, 2012

    A couple months ago, we got some news that caused some major changes in the Lopez kitchen… After visiting a food allergist and undergoing testing, we found out that Cory is allergic to pretty much all seafood- fish, crabs, shrimp, … Continue reading ?

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  • Recipe: Thai Pizza with Peanut Sauce!

    nutritionALL | February 20, 2012

          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...

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  • Healthy School Meals Get Moving!

    Ruth Food | February 19, 2012

    Ruthfood Blog by Ruth L. Chipps, MS, RD Coming soon…new standards for school meals will mean adjustments in menu requirements for the first time in more than fifteen years and are designed to improve the health and nutrition for nearly 32 million children that participate in school meal...

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  • Please re-subscribe!

    Live & Love to Eat | February 14, 2012

    Hi friends!  I’ve moved to a self-hosted site and would love to keep in touch with you.  Please visit http://www.clairetherd.com/ and re-subscribe using the links on the right side of the page.  Thank you so much for reading!

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  • Valentine’s Day: Heart-Shaped Bites

    One Smart Brownie | February 14, 2012

    Happy Valentines Day! Well as much as I love love, I think Dolly Parton said it best: “My weaknesses have always been food and men – in that order” – so we’ll skip the men for the time being even if I always have quite a bit to say on the topic. You’d probably never [...]

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  • What Does a “Very Low Carbohydrate Diet” Look Like?

    Food Diary of a Dietitian | February 6, 2012

    Which way to go? Low Carb, Very-Low Carb,Carb-Cycling, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat? Ever tried to follow a low-carb diet? Did it work for you or did you get too hungry or find that you weren’t getting enough fiber in your diet? Is being low-carb all the time sustainable for most of us?...

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  • My Pregnancy Journey: 28-30 weeks

    RedHeadRecipes | February 6, 2012

    Wow, somehow 3 weeks have passed since my last post!! We are officially well into the third trimester, which is just insane to me! I still have 10 weeks to go, which feels like forever, but I can hardly believe 30 weeks have already gone by! With the third trimester, I’ve been visited by an...

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  • Take Heart: This is One ER Doc You Don’t Want to See (except on television)

    David Grotto’s Nutrition Housecall | February 6, 2012

              As featured today on WebMD Real Life Nutrition By David Grotto, RD Wow! That Giants – Patriots game last night sure was enough to make your heart skip a beat, eh?! Patriots fans may have felt a twinge in their chest at the end of the 4th quarter with that [...]

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  • Keep Your Workouts Fresh

    SoCal Nutrition & Wellness | January 31, 2012

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  • Meatless in January: Recipe Roundup

    Revive Wellness | January 30, 2012

    With two days left in January, it's time for a recipe roundup! Here are the meatless recipes we loved this month: [...]

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  • Moving On

    Nutrition Outlook | January 26, 2012

    If you Google “nutrition,” you get 85,300,000 hits.  It’s a clear sign of the interest in this topic as well as the variety of resources that are available.  In light of this vast cyber-land, I have been flattered that you have chosen this blog as a source of your nutrition information...

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  • Shoulda Couda Wouda But Do You Wanna?

    Staying Healthy, Sane, & Productive | January 26, 2012

    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 – purpose, energy, balance, happiness and...

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  • Baked Oatmeal

    My Healthy Bites | January 25, 2012

    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 – a batch of this may last you...

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  • Cooking Light: January Goal: More Fruits and Vegetables

    When There's More to Weight Loss and Diabetes Than What You Eat | January 21, 2012

    Cooking Light has a great new program Twelve Healthy Habits.  I love how they help you make a change each month.  This month’s challenge is Eat More Vegetables and Fruits. Check out the website for great tips and even a tracker you can use.  There are some great resources for overcoming...

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  • A Glance at the Top 12 Food Trends for 2012

    Fresh Squeezed Nutrition | January 18, 2012

    USA Today posted a look at 2012 food trends, some of which had even started to surface in 2011 and well before (street meat people!). Check out the trends at a glance below: Fancy Salts These can get pricey, but man they’re delicious. My favorite is truffle salt sprinkled on garlic bread or for...

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  • Simple 100% Whole-Grain Gluten Free Pancakes

    Kitchen Therapy | January 17, 2012

    photo by vsimon I have played with many kinds of whole-grain gluten free flours over the years. Well, some are not technically called grains. By definition, grains contain 3 parts. The germ, where the baby seed is. The endosperm holds food for the developing seed. And the bran, a protective...

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  • KIND Special Investigation: Hungry Girl

    The Diet P.I. | January 16, 2012

    The Case of the KIND Hungry Girl The Diet P.I. is teaming up with KIND to question KINDAHOLICS, health experts, and more in order to uncover the best ways for you to be KIND to your body, your taste buds, … Continue reading ?

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  • Spice Up Your Health

    WebRD | January 9, 2012

    Are you trying to cut back on the amount of sodium that you are consuming? Using spices can help add flavor to your food along with other added health benefits. Some great spices that you can add to your diet are: oregano, rosemary, cinnamon, thyme, red pepper, turmeric, and basil. Oregano-...

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  • By: Christina

    SOL Nutrition | January 2, 2012

    Thanks Liz. Yeah there seems to be quite a few variations of the Paleo Eating Approach. Some don't include any root vegetables. Some do. I did eat some meals with potato, yam or sweet potato. I have to admit I felt much happier after eating a meal with some starch in it. I agree, it's a great way...

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  • Fiona’s Irish Soda Bread: A Nutritious, Filling Snack

    The Park Avenue Nutrition Blog | December 13, 2011

    2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 2 Cup All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 1/4 Cup Reduced Fat Buttermilk 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries -Mix Dry Ingredients together.  Make a well in the center and pour buttermilk in.  Stir from the inside out until well-mixed.  Shape the dough into  a round shape  on...

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  • Seattle School Board May Lift Ban on “Junk” Food

    The Vitamin M | December 13, 2011

    This morning, while I waited for someone to come replace by garbage disposal a few friends pinged me to turn on the Today Show.  The show was talking about a tried-tactic to childhood obesity that is failing at a high … Continue reading ?

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  • Be Nice to Yourself

    Candace RD Nutrition | December 13, 2011

    Every night before my eleven-year-old son goes to bed, my husband has him say to himself, “I am a great basketball player” three times. We have all heard of positive affirmations and saying nice things to ourselves, but it is not just a “mumbo jumbo” idea. The gravity of what we say to...

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  • Chocolate: The “New” Super Fruit

    Nutrition to go | December 13, 2011

    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 weight in...

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  • Holiday Eating. Eggnog!

    Wellness Nutrition | December 8, 2011

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  • Fuel for the Finish Part I

    Nashville's Nutrition Expert Blog | December 1, 2011

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  • Support HAES with Your Holiday Shopping

    A Weight Lifted | November 29, 2011

    When you shop from links on http://www.plussizeyellowpages.com, a small percentage of the sale will go to Lifestyle Watchers(R), a new non-profit organization dedicated to providing an alternative to weight watching and yo-yo dieting. Lifestyle Watchers is the brainchild of psychotherapist Kelly...

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  • Diabetic Recipes and Meal Plan for November 28, 2011

    Diabetic Skillet | November 28, 2011

    The Diabetic Skillet November 28 th, 2011 Meal plan for the week are posted.    Log on to https://www.thediabeticskillet.com   to view the full menu/recipes/shopping list. The Diabetic Skillet iPhone/iPad App now available at the iTunes Store!Click Here to see the details!!! Purchase now Only...

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  • Dealing with Unwanted Holiday Guests – Avoiding Food Poisoning

    Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well | November 23, 2011

    There are many hazards to watch for during the holidays, and while most of us think about drunk drivers and being trampled at the big box store, food safety can affect all of us. If we are the one preparing the food, we are the one under pressure to get everything done at the time [...]

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  • A Souper Tasty Thanksgiving

    Better Than Dieting | November 22, 2011

     Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and for our guests, my soup is one of their faves. To address the, “I wish I could take come home” requests, this time I’m making two pots of the recipe below – one for the holiday and the other for doggy bags (or doggy bowls,...

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  • Healthier Host

    Nutrition Lizard | November 22, 2011

     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...

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  • #1 Cause of Obesity in America

    Apple A Day Nutrition | November 16, 2011

    Today’s post is a bit of a vent.  As I was working today I had the TV on in the background (sometimes it gets a little quite working by yourself day in and day out) and I heard Dr. Oz … Continue reading ?

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  • 10 Diabetic Friendly Snacks

    My Diabetic Chef | November 8, 2011

    So you’re told that you should be eating every 3 hours and not let yourself get hungry to help keep your blood sugar levels more stable and metabolism running. But you might be wondering, what can I snack on that would be appropriate for my diabetic meal plan? Here are 10 diabetic friendly snack...

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  • Should Your Food Choices Be Dictated By Your Blood Type?

    Warrior Nutrition | October 29, 2011

    Should blood type guide your food choices? Dietary advice has stamina but isn't worth its weight in salt, experts say. While searching for relief from migraines and general malaise, a friend recently consulted a nutritionist who told her, matter-of-factly, that because she has Type O blood, she...

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  • Spicy South Indian Cauliflower By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

    Samantha Heller | October 27, 2011

    I love Martha’s recipes. I used this recipe for a segment on WFSB’s Better Connecticut and the anchors Scot Haney and Kara Sundlun loved it! Then Chef Greg O’Gorman and I served this up to my nutrition students and they loved it too. Cauliflower, along with its cousins broccoli, brussels...

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  • Baby Lunch Ideas

    Dietitian UK | October 27, 2011

    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 ?

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  • Raisin Walnut Bran Muffins

    WholeBelly | October 23, 2011

    O.k. so most people don’t typically get excited about bran muffins, but I’ve always loved them. Unfortunately most of them are either too dense or too sweet for me. This recipe is one of the best one’s I’ve tried. It’s adapted from Heidi Swanson’s 101 Cookbooks blog. 2 cups white whole...

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  • We are DEBT FREE! + A goodbye

    Budget Dietitian | October 22, 2011

    It has been a big month over at the Budget Dietitian household. We met our goal of becoming debt free (except for our primary mortgage)! We have paid off: our 2nd mortgage (we bought in the days of 0% down) … Continue reading ?

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  • Fight Fruit Fatigue: Farro Salad with Asparagus and Dried Tart Cherries Recipe

    Cooking With My Kids | October 19, 2011

    MyPlate suggests filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, as well as eating a variety of produce, but most of us come up short of the recommendations.  We don't eat enough, and just four different fruits, oranges, bananas, apples, and watermelon, account for nearly half of the...

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  • Apple a Day for Blood Sugar Delay?

    Nutrition Tips for Weight Management, Diabetes Control, and Digestive Health | October 12, 2011

    Like blueberry coffee cake? I came across this tasty looking recipe and it's waistline friendly!!! One serving under 200 calories - which means it will fit in my 400 calorie breakfast or my 200 calorie snack food plan. Healthy ingredients include almonds, cinnamon and blueberries. Check it out!...

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  • How do you survive the social scene?

    Laura Cipullo LLC | October 10, 2011

    Here are some of my survival tips to being moderate yet city savvy when hitting the restaurant scene: http://www.zeel.com/g/ask-the-expert-6-secrets-to-being-social-and-slender/2011/10/10. What are your tips?

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  • New Blog In Process!

    Around The Plate | September 22, 2011

    Can you believe that Around the Plate has been around for approximately two years now? Its true! We've been blogging about food and health for quite sometime now and with over 250+ posts and 520+ comments, we are changing things up. With the addition of thePlate Community a little over six months...

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  • Ordering From the Kid's Menu? Think Twice!

    Nourished Living | September 19, 2011

    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 is...

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  • Lunch Made – Check, Lunch Eaten – ???

    E2 Dietitian | September 12, 2011

    Lunch Bunch programs successfully increase children's lunch intake.

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  • Making Your Child’s Lunch Safe And Delicious

    Ellie Krieger | September 8, 2011

    You may have caught my recent Today Show appearance discussing a shocking  study about the safety of kids’ home-packed lunches. The study published in Pediatrics had many parents concerned. Since you only get about 3 minutes on a TV segment, you don’t have much time for details, so I thought...

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  • How Sweet it is To Be Healthy

    Nibbles of Nutrition: A Blog by Healthy Grocery Girl | September 1, 2011

    I probably do not need to tell you that Sugar is delicious.                However health speaking, it’s not so sweet. Why not? Sugar raises insulin levels, suppresses the immune system, promotes inflammation and robs our bones of minerals! Not to mention sugar can weaken eyesight,...

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  • “Feel Good” with These On-the-Go Foods

    Me Movement | August 29, 2011

    Can You Eat Well at a Gas Station?! I know we’ve all been there before. You’re crunched for time and are on a scavenger hunt for something to hold you over until you can sit down for a real meal. You don’t necessarily want to hit the drive thru, but what are your options when [...]

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  • Snack Plate Lunch

    Inspired Results | August 17, 2011

    Guess what?!  I finally got a DSLR camera!  I have been wanting one for a long time, but you know, they are kind of expensive.  Turns out, my brother-in-law Jesse recently upgraded his camera and was looking to pass on his older Canon Rebel.  He and Jeff arranged for me to get the camera for my...

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  • Peachy Weekend

    Food Boogie | August 14, 2011

        My objectives today include: 1. Peach Salsa 2. Steelers 3. Party in New Jersey I have to squeeze these all in before Entourage so ready set go go go! Last Wednesday, Allison and Marisa came over for a … Continue reading ?

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  • many thanks + stuffed cabbage

    Eating RD | August 12, 2011

    Many thanks to all your wonderfully kind words and thoughts about Buster.  We really appreciate it.  We were pretty much a mess this past week, but with time it is getting easier.  I don’t think there can be anything that can replace our happy guy, but we have to just remember all the good...

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  • We’ve Moved!

    Ask the Holistic Dietitian! | July 12, 2011

    Please do come visit us in our new home at http://www.IntentfulChef.com !

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  • Meatless Monday with Eat Well Meal Plans: Green Tomatoes

    Eat Well Thymes | July 11, 2011

    I’ll be picking out my produce from the CSA in about an hour now. Maybe it sounds a little strange, but I’m kind of excited. I wish I could collect my treasures now. When I bring my market basket full of fresh goods, they will be spread out on a table for me to ogle. [...]

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  • Your Toddler’s Development: What to Expect and How it Effects Nutrition

    Just The Right Byte | July 6, 2011

    Do you ever find yourself in a battle of wills at the meal table with your toddler? Trying to reason or coax your toddler into trying something new to eat? Or taking over feeding because things have gotten a little too messy? Welcome to the third installment of our Your Child’s Development...

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  • A German Treat!

    Foodies Not Fatties | June 6, 2011

    I have no idea how I never posted this!!!!! I could have sworn I pushed post but apparently I was wrong when I found this draft hiding at the bottom of our posts page!  Anyway, here is the recap from my weekend in San Antonio: This past weekend Rusty and I had the pleasure of [...]

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  • Tamale Pie and Toffee Brownies

    The Healthy Junky | May 4, 2011

    I am always looking for easy recipes to make for dinner that are healthy and fast. When I saw this recipe on my friend Nicole’s blog, I knew I had to try this. I did however change it around some. Instead of using the crock pot, I decided to place the dish in the oven and make [...]

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  • Defensive Eating

    Personal Nutrition, INC | April 13, 2011

    The concept of defensive eating is similar to that of defensive driving – you can minimize risks by being prepared for the unexpected. Nourishing foods help build a strong immune system, and healthy immune function is essential for preventing chronic diseases such as cancer and heart...

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  • A Classic, Revisited: Butternut Squash and Sunchoke Mac & Cheese

    Cold Cereal & Toast | February 19, 2011

    The one thing that stands out for me in this recipe?  The fact that my beloved meat-and-potatoes husband, J, knew I was making something with squash.  I’m a proud  wife.  If only I could get him to eat it. He … Continue reading ?

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  • I’m a Qualitarian, are You?

    Ashley Koff RD | January 17, 2011

    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 – sorry folks, I have a license and the educate years and...

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  • the Intentful Weight Loss program

    Happy Belly Food | December 27, 2010

    A warm Monday morning after Christmas hello! If you have missed the previous post (below) it is my intent to repost in addition to an alert that Awakened Reconnection has posted a free download for the first 10 pages of our Intentful Weight Loss program which can be found here. It is made up of 4...

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    A Healthier Michigan | November 22, 2010

    This is a sub-title. This is a paragraph. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Ordered Item 1 Ordered Item 2 Ordered Item 3

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  • Doctor Kracker to the Rescue

    Fiber is the Future | October 22, 2010

    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 grain...

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  • I’ve MOVED!

    Foodie/Nutritionist | October 2, 2010

    Attention: http://foodienutritionist.wordpress.com has now moved to http://www.foodienutritionist.com/ Please update your bookmarks and blogrolls! See you at the new site!

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  • More about the move

    Edible Nutrition | June 24, 2010

    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 the...

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  • (Guest Post) The People Behind our Dairy Foods

    The Dairy Report | June 24, 2010

    This is a guest post written by Judy A. Barbe, MS, RD, who has worked with Western Dairy Association since 1992.  Judy holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in food science and human nutrition from the University of Wyoming, and serves as a current spokesperson for the Wyoming...

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  • From Babes' Blogs - "How do you choose an energy bar?"

    Nutrition Babes Blog | June 24, 2010

    Walk into any supermarket, convenience or vitamin store and there is a seemingly endless assortment of energy bars, each offering something different. Choosing the right energy bar for you is no easy task, but with a little guidance we will show you how to navigate the sea of available products.

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  • Feed has moved

    The Nutrition Experts | June 24, 2010

    http://feeds.feedblitz.com/thenutritionexperts.

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  • What I’ve been doing instead of blogging…

    What's on Jen's Plate? | June 24, 2010

    Hello friends! Long time no blog. I wanted to give a little update about what’s been going on with me and why I have been neglecting what’s been on my plate! At the end of last month I had the wonderful opportunity to finally cross something off my bucket list. I ran my very first [...]

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