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A recent study confirmed something I had learned years ago - coffee stimulates brown fat to burn more calories. Brown fat is a special kind of fat that keeps us warm by creating energy and heat. While I'm not advocating you go and drink 20 cups of coffee to get slim, you are at least... Continue Reading →
Calories are kind of useless. I know, I know. I'm a dietitian so how can I say that?! I mean, counting calories is the basis of what every dietitian does. Over the years, my views on counting calories have changed dramatically. When I began this journey in college 15 years ago, I would have told... Continue Reading →
For the past 20 years I have felt a passion and drive to help others become the healthiest versions of themselves. The way this looks has changed astronomically during the past 20 years but as I reflect on this passion, I have learned the intention has always been the same - help people become whole.... Continue Reading →
It's pretty hard to escape sugary treats for Halloween, but here are a few healthy and cute treats to try at home to balance your trick-or-treat indulgences: Frankenstein Avocado Toast Banana Ghost Pops Deviled Eggs Spooky Strawberries Banana Monster Pops Banana Ghosts and Clementine Pumpkins Cheese Broomsticks Clementine Jack-O-Lanterns
Here are some great news stories to check out: Breastfeeding linked with lower breast cancer rates Late night snacking related to decreased snacking satisfaction Build a bike to power your TV Helpful husbands should be the norm not the exception Why you may say one thing and write another
On average, American adults consume 1.6 servings of vegetables a day. That's equal to 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes. Pretty sad, huh? Even sadder - kids (who need vegetables for all those nutrients even more to grow and develop) only eat 1.3 servings a day. Here's a map of vegetable intake by state: Source... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, an article was published in the NYTs about the presence of "Kids Eat Right" logo on Kraft singles - those floppy American "cheese" slices. The logo is a nutrition seal by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). AND claims that the seal just means that Kraft supports "Kids Eat Right" not that AND... Continue Reading →
Too corny? I think so, but we'll give it a shot. For some reason I really like alliterations. I thought having a purpose to my posts might help me stick with it, even when things get crazy. Mommy Monday posts will be random thoughts and experiences while being a mom. I've got a whopping 8... Continue Reading →
Sundays are busy days at our house. J cleans (could I be any luckier?!) while I cook up a storm in the kitchen. During rotations I just don't have time to cook during the week. And if I do have time, I really don't want to slave away in the kitchen after a 10-12 hour... Continue Reading →
Here are some website I have found with great tips on eating well while staying on budget: Eat Well for $36/wk with some tips from You.Beauty! Eating healthy doesn't have to cost much. It just takes a little planning and strategy. I hate that I buy canned beans. Dry beans are so cheap and simple... Continue Reading →
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