Do you: Eat your food in a rush, barely chewing Mindlessly munch on snacks while zoned out in front of the TV or computer Eat because you are in a social setting where everyone else is eating Eat until the food in front of you is gone Eat because your are upset or bored Eat until […]
Tag: nutrition
The Juice is Worth the Squeeze
As originially seen on The Peak TV! Juicing has become quite the kraze, but don’t just jump on the bandwagon without knowing the facts first. Juicing is the process of extracting juice from fresh fruits and vegetables. While juicing can add variety to your diet and help you to easily meet your daily recommendations of […]
Sensible Snacking
Keep snacking simple by stocking your fridge, pantry and desk drawer with healthy options. If healthy snacks are easy to access, you’ll be less tempted to choose foods that are high in calories, fat, sugar and sodium. Try to choose a healthy snack made up of complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats. These snacks will […]
Cross-Contamination vs. The Wooden Cutting Board
Valerie Bittner, model/actress/voice over artist, contacted me after reading my last blog post on the best way to wash produce. She wanted to ensure she was doing everything possible to protect herself from food-borne illness. So I did some research to answer her question of how to best sanitize different cutting boards. Whether you use a plastic […]
The best ways to wash produce
My last post about food safety at the farmer’s market raised the very good question of how to safely wash produce. I will now answer the following questions: Does tap water suffice? Should vinegar be used? Are produce washes all that they claim to be?
Food Safety at the Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s markets offer a variety of fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, bakery, and meat products in a festive atmosphere.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!
The phrase “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia” no longer holds the same meaning. From Chia Pets to Chia Seeds, the term chia has regained its popularity. So what are chia seeds and where did they come from? Chia seeds come from a desert plan, Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows in southern Mexico.
Don’t Be Fooled – Eat Your Breakfast!
April Fool’s has come and gone so don’t get fooled into skipping breakfast. It’s an important way to jumpstart your day. The purpose of breakfast is just as the word implies – to break the fast. After a good night’s sleep our bodies need food to refuel. During sleep, our bodies go 8 to 10 […]
What is a RD?
Do you go along with the latest fad diet or nutritional hype? Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease? Do you feel powerless to food? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions then you may benefit from meeting with a registered dietitian.
