In 2018 one of my goals is to reduce food waste in my household. Today I am discussing some of the techniques I plan to use in efforts to achieve this goal. + sharing some highlights from 2017. Hi Friends! Happy New Year! With the start of the new year, I am making a list […]
Family Nutrition
What My Toddler Eats
Toddlers can be both curious and picky little eaters, which can be a challenge for many parents. Today I share what this Registered Dietitian feeds her little one. Hi Friends! I was looking through the pictures on my phone the other day and realized I take a lot of pictures of What My Toddler […]
Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
March is designated as National Nutrition Month, a month to spotlight nutrition and the role Registered Dietitian Nutritionist play in making a healthier America. The goal of the month is to aid people in making healthful food choices and a balanced lifestyle, including adequate amounts of physical activity. This year the theme of National Nutrition […]
Trip to Portland + Healthy Weight Tips
As I write this I am on a flight back from Portland, Oregon. This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a conference geared towards Weight Management professionals in the beautiful city. The conference was hosted by the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (a group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). The conference […]
5 Nutrition Tips to Get Your Family Heart Healthy
This post is in honor of National Heart Month! Despite the fact heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in both women and men, few Americans take precautions to prevent it. A recent survey conducted by Cleveland Clinic found approximately 1/3 of those surveyed are not taking any preventive measures for heart […]
A Father’s Role in Healthy Habits
Throughout a majority of my childhood my mother was the unofficial point person in the kitchen – the person who both planned and prepared my meals. However both of my parents were always present at the kitchen table during meal time. As a child I was an extremely pick eater and ate a restricted […]