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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
In the New Year, just in time for vacation or bathing suit season, people choose severe low calorie diets, pills and beverages to help promote weight loss. The will power to cut out calories comes easier to some, than factoring in 30-60… Read More ›
Does your food seem to disappear without you smelling, tasting or truly enjoying the pleasure of a good meal? Mindful eating is a way of eating that can translate into a significant health improvement for everyone in your family. It… Read More ›
By the time breakfast rolls around most people have gone 8-12 hours without eating. Breakfast makes an important contribution to both our mind and body yet up to 18% of Americans adults skip breakfast and 40% of tweens and teens… Read More ›
The average American consumes between 4000-5000 mg sodium per day, far exceeding the <2300 mg sodium recommendation. Many healthcare practitioners and self-help articles recommend that people cut out the table salt to help remedy this excess. However, this might not… Read More ›
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