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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 Fruit Bowl vs. The Cookie Jar

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 25, 2010 • ( 1 )

  

  The best thing we added when we renovated our kitchen was not the flat paneled cupboard doors that require minimal effort to clean, not the warming drawer for late arrivals, or even the wine cabinet for, well for me. It… Read More ›

• Get Your Z’s

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 23, 2010 • ( 2 )

  Are you ramping up your training miles this month?  If so, it’s the perfect opportunity to remind you of the role adequate sleep has on your sport’s performance. Are you setting the alarm clock for an early morning run, heading out after work or fitting in both as the… Read More ›

• Everybody: Limit "Seat of Your Pants" Activities

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 22, 2010 • ( 0 )

  

  According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children average 53 hours/week using electronic media including TV, cell phones, IPods, video games and computers. Their television viewing averages 3 hours/day and this practice gets worse with age. According to the Alloy Media Marketing’s 9th Annual… Read More ›

• Are You a Weekend Overeater?

  By The Dietitian's Digest on February 19, 2010 • ( 1 )

  

  Most people eat more on the weekends then on the weekdays. A study by Jeffery Inman, a marketing professor at the University of Pittsburgh found that people who are weekend over eaters, average 400 additional calories for an average increase of… Read More ›

• "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 ›