Fast & Easy Chicken Salad This is my “go to” dinner in the summer or warmer months. If I’m short on time or haven’t made it to the grocery store, I can run in, grab a few items, and have dinner on the table in about 15 minutes if I have left over chicken in the...
Banana Berry Breakfast Smoothie There are times that I want a quick, easy, and fast breakfast. This is my “go to” smoothie recipe. It has a blend of protein, carbohydrates, and fat to keep you fueled all morning. If you find that you are hungry shortly after drinking...
I get asked a lot about the differences between a food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity. Personally, I don’t have any food allergies, I may have some intolerances, and definitely have food sensitivities. Understanding the foods my body is sensitive to was one of...
The media got an early Christmas present this week when the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued a monograph stating that red and processed meats cause cancer. Woo Hoo! Time to unleash the media feeding frenzy!...
In 2001, I attended a weekend seminar at Canyon Ranch in Arizona. That weekend changed my life. It was over that weekend that I realized I wanted to leave consulting and become a dietitian. I was there with an amazing group of women. The group of us spent just about...
Dietary supplements are big business. In 2012, Americans spent $11.5 BILLION dollars on dietary supplements. And, dietary supplements are NOT food. The technical definition of a dietary supplement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says: A dietary supplement...
Each semester I have fun in my Sports Nutrition class asking if canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are as good for you as fresh. A vast majority of the class is adamant that canned and frozen cannot be as good for you as fresh. However, I beg to differ. "Fresh"...
One of the tasks you have to do when you lose power for an extended period of time is clean out the refrigerator and freezer. There is always the nagging question "won't that be OK?" The answer is no! If there is any question about the safety of a food item, throw...