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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has a passion to help individual’s live their best life. Sheryl manages social media sites for food companies, writes freelance articles, and is available for product reviews and public speaking engagements.

• "The Cake Stand" Mindless, but Meaningful Gift

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 18, 2010 • ( 0 )

  

  I received a cake display stand with glass cover this Christmas from my mother-in-law.  It was a very thoughtful gift, especially since the career choice between pastry chef and dietitian had been a struggle for me. Creating new desserts to share has always… Read More ›

• Zero Calorie Sports Drinks

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 17, 2010 • ( 0 )

  

    PowerAde Zero has dominated Olympic commercial time, promoting its new zero calorie sports drink. PowerAde Zero comes in strawberry, mixed berry, orange, lemon lime and grape. It is artificially sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium. A single, 8 ounce serving of PowerAde Zero contains… Read More ›

• Customizing Your Sports Drink

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 16, 2010 • ( 0 )

  

  Last time we discussed how much fluid you need to stay hydrated, now let’s customize it for the grams of carbohydrate.  Carbohydrates are the energy in sports drinks that keep your brain focused and muscles fueled.  According to the American College of Sports… Read More ›

• Should I Drink at Every Aide Station?

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 15, 2010 • ( 1 )

  Yes, take full advantage of every fluid station and consume fluids!  An athlete’s primary duty during endurance events is to replace fluids and electrolytes, while maintaining a steady stream of energy to keep their muscles and mind sharp. Learn to drink on a schedule not based… Read More ›

• Train With, What You’ll Race With

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 12, 2010 • ( 0 )

  Many athletes are gearing up for spring races.  When training runs extend beyond the hour mark, it’s time to consider an alternative source of fuel.  The beverage, Gu, beans, bloks or gel you practice with, should be the same ones… Read More ›

• Blah Winter Meals: Join a Coop and Add Local Spark!

  By The Dietitian's Digest on January 27, 2010 • ( 1 )

  Try your local coop this February by going to http://www.coopdirectory.org/directory.htm  Many have a free trial period so you have nothing to lose. What’s to be gained? Coops help you stay connected to your farmers all year-long, yes even in the… Read More ›

• Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink

  By The Dietitian's Digest on January 24, 2010 • ( 4 )

  Every once in a while I read a really great book about improving one’s health and think “This is the kind of stuff that made me want to become a dietitian!” I relayed this thought to my 9-year-old son who immediately… Read More ›

• Happy “Healthy Weight Week” January 17-23

  By The Dietitian's Digest on January 17, 2010 • ( 0 )

  A healthy weight has been clearly defined by the medical, insurance and research industry. A healthy weight is one that falls within the “normal” weight range based on your Basal Metabolic Index (BMI). Click here to calculate your BMI …. Read More ›