Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Why is it that the time between Thanksgiving and New Years becomes an eating frenzy for so many? Why can’t it be a time for celebration, appreciating what we are thankful for and visiting with friends and family? Unfortunately for so many people health takes the back burner and they overeat, over drink and subsequently worry that they have gained weight. I propose that…
The Benefits of Teaching Your Kids How to Cook
If you’re like most parents, you’re used to facing resistance from your kids when you try feeding them something new. The more kids you have, the more challenging this attempt at novelty can become – I know, I’ve got four! You’ve probably tried various attempts at persuading them, such as explaining that the food is good for them, decorating or disguising the…
Being a Nutritionally Fit Role Model for your Children
Did you eat your fruits and vegetables today? Did you go for a bike ride, walk or go to the gym? Did you drink low-fat milk? Do you think your children noticed? Children learn their eating and physical activity habits from their parents. It’s important to recognize, that we are our children’s role models. Role modeling may be the most powerful, effective way for your children to eat smart and be…
F.Y.I. Low Glycemic Index Foods for Your Diet
Low Glycemic Index Foods good for your every day diet
Beat Stress and Boredom Without Resorting to Food
It’s another crazy day at home with the kids. The phone is ringing off the hook, the kids are fighting, and each one of them is asking for different entrees for breakfast. So how do you cope? You do what so many other moms would do in this situation—you grab some chocolate or a bag of chips to help alleviate the stress….
Eating Green: For You and the Environment
You’ve started to incorporate greens into your diet and you are feeling good. Why not take it a step further? Do good by going GREEN with your food. While we tend to focus on our own well being, it’s important to look at the big picture. Help the environment by going green with your diet. Wendy Crump’s tips on eating green while…
Happy Registered Dietitan Day!
Happy Registered Dietian Day! March 13 marks the day we recognize and celebrate Registered Dietitians, like Wendy Crump, for helping us with our daily health. Why should you work with Registered Dietitan? Here are the Top 10 reasons as issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 1. You have prediabetes and want to stave off diabetes. A registered dietitian can change…
‘Feeding tube diet’ an alternative to an ordinary weight loss program?
Diets don’t have to be traditional to be effective – but when a weight loss diet involves 800 calories a day, no eating, no food and having a tube hanging out of your nose, you better be careful. The K-E (feeding tube) diet is becoming an increasingly popular weight loss program. Individuals on this “diet” have a feeding tube inserted into their…
Nutritionally Fit: Top 5 Nutrition Tips for Everyday
Nutritionally Fit – Top 5 Nutrition Tips Poor diet, mild fatigue or a chronic lack of energy can often be addressed with simple prevention steps. In addition to regular exercise, try these dietary tips for a boost of energy: 1. Eat a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferably organic) for their cancer protective properties and micronutrients. 2. Become a grazer;…
Get Ready, Get Set, It’s Time To Celebrate “National Nutrition Month!”
This Year’s theme “Get Your Plate In Shape” “Get your plate in shape” is a great way for helping people be mindful of what foods they should be eating on their plate. Tips to make it easy to get your plate in shape Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables: eat from a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange…