When it comes to eating, who doesn’t want quick and healthy? About the only thing that could make this book better is if it promised CHEAP too. But from the looks of some of the recipes, like turkey french dip, veggie primavera, and chicken curry soup, I doubt the food is anywhere near pricey! Brenda [...]
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Hordes of new gluten-free are falling onto store shelves faster than my IRA. The gluten free market is expected to grow by $1 billion over the next three years – from $1.6 to $2.6 billion by 2012). Now, this is a welcome change for anyone with celiac’s or a gluten allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance. It [...]
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If you find yourself not having enough time to exercise week after week and you think that 20-30 minutes won’t make a difference, reconsider your position! The first thing I’ll say is… If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Try to find the time to plan a workout. I suggest going to be [...]
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I found this radio interview on the NPR website’s show Talk of the Nation…. listen, learn and discuss. Here’s what I found most interesting: 1. exercise discussion – long term weight management 2. total lifestyle change – portion control, calories matter I disagree with the overall message that it doesn’t matter what kind of calories. [...]
Filed under: adult health, new research, nutrition, obesity, overweight, weight loss | Tagged: calories, Dr. Sachs, New England Journal of Medicine, NPR, Science Friday | 2 Comments »
Just wanted to share my excitement for the American Dietetic Association members invited to ring the bell today at NASDAQ. Video here: http://mktvideo.nasdaq.com/MarketSiteOpenCloseVideos%5C200903%5Cmo_031209.wmv About American Dietetic Association (ADA): The American Dietetic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of [...]
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Bernie Salazar is a MAJOR LOSER! Hs is probably one of the BIGGEST LOSERS I know… and that’s why anyone with ears should listen to what he has to say about achieving lasting health and wellness. You see, Bernie used to have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and pre-diabetes. Then he shed 130# on the [...]
Filed under: eating healthy, exercise, obesity, overweight | Tagged: bernie salazar, marathons, mizuno, RD day, registered dietitian, the biggest loser, weight loss tips | 19 Comments »
It’s gorgeous here in D.C. and I need to do a 12-mile run for the Suntrust National Half Marathon. So, rather than writing a long post… I need to get out there and run! However, I must share the link to my loooooooooooong interview… more like a discussion on sports nutrition – and baseball in [...]
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Sadly, insurance companies think obese kids don’t deserve nutrition counseling. But the Alliance for a Healthier Generation may help change that. According to a 2/19 press release… The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the AmericanHeart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, announced the formation of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative, a [...]
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