Oops, we missed Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the last week of February. The groups at greatest risk for eating disorder includes ballet, gymnasts, figure skaters, fitness instructors, type 1 diabetics and yes my own personal favorite, dietetics majors. While runners are… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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