A Quandary Regarding Organic
This past week I attended the state dietetic association’s annual meeting and conference. In the registration bag there are always some little gifts; one was a copy of Edible Wasatch, which I’ve seen...
View ArticleDon’t Miss this One
Often the National Geographic Magazine (NGM) is a ‘must see;’ for me May 2014 is definitely one of those issues. It’s not just the great photography that we enjoy each month, but this issue is full of...
View ArticleStrategies for Eating on the Fly
Let’s assume you’ve been working quite a while to make your home environment a haven for safe and healthy eating. Your pantry and fridge are stocked with fresh produce, whole grains, healthy oils,...
View ArticleMy Biggest Feeding Failure
Mother’s Day brings an immense array of memories and thoughts. My children are so kind about my loving and mothering; but let’s face it; I made mistakes when raising and feeding my children (I’m sure...
View ArticleEnergizer Bunny Vs Running Low on Energy
I’ve spent most of my life with a marvelous level of energy; by that I mean the ability to keep going – you know, like the Energizer Bunny. It’s been a real blessing to me that I can get so much done...
View ArticleStaying Hydrated
During the past couple of weeks we moved from a home of twenty-three years to the new home that we just finished building. During that time I learned many things; one is that moving during July is the...
View ArticleModeration and Portion Size for Junk Food
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has a position statement called the Total Diet Approach to Healthy Eating, which was published in February 2013. There was nothing new about the AND’s...
View ArticleSow’s Ears, Silk Purses and Celebrity Chefs
Last week before leaving town for a few days, an article caught my attention. Associated Press writer Candice Choi wrote the article, the article that I’m referring to is: McDonald’s attempts to...
View ArticleUnexpected Influence of Big Nearby Eaters
The research below is a new twist on an old adage my grandmother’s shared with me; “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you what you are.” I just read a little bit about this research and said...
View ArticleTweaking Our Lifestyle to Reduce Stroke Risk
I was reading a new study that has been published on line for free in Neurology. At first I would say that there were no surprises; but on second look, I feel that the size of the stroke risk reduction...
View ArticleWords for the Wise
It seems to me that the number of reasons to eat out escalates during the fall. Part of it might be that the holiday season is approaching and that intensifies the number of requirements upon our time....
View ArticleThoughts on Gratitude
I love celebrating Thanksgiving Day. I’ve always, for as long as I can remember, enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. When raising my children, I tried to do a number of activities, like picking quotes...
View ArticleFood Trends to Consider
I stumbled upon an article titled: Consumers will eat more seeds and less red meat in 2015, dietitians predict; Elizabeth Crawford wrote it. The title really caught my eye because the research supports...
View ArticleFrozen
Truly, it’s a rare occasion at my home, for the temperatures to be in the 50s and 60s during February – I have plans to breath in some of the warmer air during the next 10 days. I’ve lived in the...
View ArticleThe Yin and Yang of Nutrition Information
Yin and Yang, the Chinese symbol used within Taoism symbolize a problem that I struggle with. Yin and Yang seem to be a good metaphor for the information on the Internet. Like many, I object to putting...
View ArticleThe Mediterranean DASH
The Mediterranean DASH, it sounds like some kind of a race or a dance. Right? But, of course, I’m writing about eating styles. What I’m addressing today is the question in many persons’ minds; which...
View ArticleTrouble with the Term “Processed”
I attended Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015 this past Thursday and Friday. Personally, I believe that it was the best conference, with the most informed presenters that this state...
View ArticleLet Dieting Die
Dieting should die, and be replaced by an individualized life-long plan of eating delicious and healthy foods, with exercise, thus maintaining a healthy weight in the long term. The process of...
View ArticleGuerilla Tactics for Surviving Restaurant Eating
If daily weighing is one of your habits, you you’re probably only too aware of the big bump in weight after eating at a restaurant. In addition to the often times humongous salt load, servings often...
View ArticleLists Simply Work Wonders – Or Is It You?
Some tricks are just plain simple. The trick that I’m thinking of here is shopping with a list you prepared in advance. In a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,...
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