When people find out that I am a dietitian, I hear a variety of comments regarding diet. Some people tell me they are trying to be “good” by restricting or avoiding carbohydrates or eating a low-fat diet. Others are cutting back on their portions and avoiding soda and sweets. Some may even have decided to […]
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2016 is almost behind us and we are looking at a brand new year just over the horizon. It is fun to look back on the highlights of the year and remember the good times and maybe the not-so-good times that all contributed to your life story. For me, the highlight of 2016 was starting
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Have you ever thought about what you believe? Have you ever pondered the origins of life and why we exist on this earth? Do you have any particular spiritual beliefs that guide you in the decisions you make? Do your beliefs influence the food choices you make? As a dietitian, I used to think that I
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The Clean Eating movement has gained momentum over the past few years because people have become more aware of the less than desirable ingredients lurking in our food. Clean eating or eating clean emphasizes whole foods in a minimally processed state such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and lean meats and avoids added
Life began in a garden. How amazing to think of being surrounded by abundant fruit hanging from the tree and ripe berries dangling on the vine just waiting to be picked. How sad it is that we have gotten so far away from our food supply. It was not such a long time ago that
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