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Like afternoon naps and chocolate milk at lunch time, we grew out of snack time. We where taught not to ruin our appetite for supper or expand our waistline by mid meal munchies. But enduring to dinner is not going to get you on the good behavior list. Snacking between meals is actually and ingenious […]

One hundred and fifty-six pounds. That’s how much added sugar Americans consume each year on a per capita basis, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But how do we get all that sugar in our food even when we think we are making good choices?? I hear that daily when talking with my […]

Pumpkin Pie Calorie Facts: · Store-bought pumpkin pie: About 260-290 calories per slice · Use a traditional pie crust in place of ginger snaps for this recipe: Increase from 165 calories to 220 calories per slice · Use 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup Splenda in place of 1/2 cup sugar for this recipe: Decrease […]

Make Those Special Recipes Healthier One of my favorite things to do as a Dietitian is to modify recipes and food items to make them healthier and less fattening than the originals. I’ve done this with family recipes (my version of Grandma’s Cheese Pancakes would make my Nana proud). Sometimes it’s a matter of trial […]

April is tax month, and along with taxes comes stress. Stress management can be a powerful tool for wellness. There is evidence demonstrating that people who experience too much stress and pressure can be more than just a mood killer. People who are under constant stress are more vulnerable to colds, high blood pressure, heart […]

Make the first steps on your journey to change- ALL ABOUT YOU!! Take a few minutes to think and answer a few questions. Why do you want to change now? How is this attempt different than the others? What do you want to achieve? ( Be specific) By When? Set a deadline. What action steps do you need to take? To keep […]

The New Year is here and New Year’s resolutions are among us. What is yours? have you given much thought about what you may want to change this year?? But where to start?- Take a minute to think these things though. Develop a plan Be reasonable this is a lifestyle change – it may take […]

What to NEVER have on your food Labels!! High Fructose corn Syrup Trans Fat Saturated Fat Hydrogenated oil Enriched Each of the above should never appear on your ingredient list. Each one has adverse effects on your overall health. Not one is part of a health way of life plan. What things should you have on your labels […]