Speaking on a Big Stage

Yes, it’s true. Public speaking is feared more than death. Now, for me, I come alive on a stage. But don’t get me wrong. I’m really nervous and want to puke up until I hear the “Please welcome…” In two weeks, my speaking partner and I, Bernie Salazar (NBC’s Biggest Loser Season 5 at-home winner) [...]

iPod App Review: LoseIt!

The LoseIt! App. is a handy dandy pocket dietitian! Well, not exactly.  Obviously you get much better and personalized information with a real RD, but this app would be a great thing to try out for a week or so before your visit. This way, you’ll have a clearer picture of where you are at [...]

The Skinny on Alcohol and Healthy Weight Management

If you’re trying maintain a healthy balance in your life, it may seem that every time out for drinks with your friends could be a calorie disaster! Sugar-laden mixes push most standard cocktails well over 300 calories. Did you know that an 8-ounce pina colada can pack in 640 calories? Thats 100 calories more than [...]

Edamame, Corn & Cranberry Salad Recipe

Did you catch my post about the health benefits of fiber? I thought I’d follow it up with a quick and easy recipe! Here’s a recipe for a simple salad that’s full of fiber! Edamame, Corn & Cranberry Salad Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 one-pound bag of shelled edamame [...]

Are You Getting Your “Fill” of Fiber?

If you have found yourself eating what feels like a good amount of food, but struggle with staying “full,” there could be a chance you aren’t getting enough fiber. Fiber not only functions as a way to fill you up and make you feel fuller for longer, but it also has many amazing health benefits [...]

A Margarita With Half the Calories

Who doesn’t love a good cocktail or wine at a dinner party? Those mixed drinks can be super high in calories. Well, if it is a margarita you crave, check out this delish recipe. Leslie Schilling, RD, shared with me a low calorie cocktail recipe that’s in high demand at all of her dinner parties: [...]

Are you #RD to Chat?

By Carlene Helble The ultimate Twitter chat is ready to launch this November and it’s something you won’t want to miss! Registered Dietitian Janet Helm (@JanetHelm on Twitter) created #RDChat to help dietitians, students, and others interested in nutrition and health connect on fresh, hot button topics. #RDChat will occur as a moderated conversation on [...]

NEDPG at FNCE: An Event You Can’t Miss!

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Dietetics practice groups are some of the best ways to expand your knowledge in your area of interest (as a student or a RD!).The Nutrition Entrepenuers dietetic practice group is hosting a great pre- FNCE  event in Boston this fall that you won’t want to miss. Saturday, November 6th from [...]

There’s an App for That! The Top 14 Fitness Apps

By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern We are all permaninatly attached to our phones, but are you using  yours to help you stay healthy? Rebecca helped find 14 of the best apps to support healthy eating and exercise that you can download now! The article she is featured in is from the LifeScript website and has [...]

Fruit Juice: Health or Hype?

Every time we turn on the TV, listen to the radio, drive down the road, we are bombarded with advertising from food marketers proclaiming that their product is the secret to weight loss, longevity, and pleasure. With over 200 food choices to make every day it is difficult to sort through claims produced by food [...]