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There are a number of high-performance sport venues here in the sunshine state, designed to mold talented kids grooming them to become...
- Jul 19, 2014
- 2 min
The Sweet Truth
The annual Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) Symposium just wrapped up! Every year I look forward to networking with my...
- Jul 9, 2014
- 3 min
What’s the Dish on Ice Cream?
One sure sign of summer is ice cream. And in the U.S. folks manage to consume plenty of it –approximately 12 lbs. per capita/person. If...
- Jun 25, 2014
- 3 min
Safe Fun in the Summertime
As summer kicks into high gear with fun and games, remember it is important to be aware of safety and the dos and don’ts to stay safe. In...
- Jun 11, 2014
- 3 min
Pour Me a Mocktail
One of the most enjoyable aspects of summer is the opportunity to “play” with friends and family. Yes, I said play—you may not be in a...
- May 23, 2014
- 3 min
DIET is a FOUR-LETTER WORD
There are words we like to discourage using. Particularly troublesome are the four-letter words. One that folks really hate using is the...
- May 9, 2014
- 3 min
Make Wise Choices at Food Celebrations
There are a lot of food-related events and activities slated for May National Hamburger Month, and National Barbecue Month and more. In...
- Apr 23, 2014
- 3 min
Shedding Light on Vitamin D
I’m a native Floridian and I’m able to exercise regularly outdoors—most often you’ll find me counting my steps as I power walk. Now I...
- Apr 10, 2014
- 4 min
Stay, Cool and Calm—Stress Less
Last month we lost an hour of sleep with daylight savings time. This month the tax man cometh, Mother Nature is sending spring storms and...
- Mar 27, 2014
- 3 min
What’s Cooking for Multigenerational Meals?
Pulling together the household menu can be challenging especially if the household includes helicopter parents, boomerang kids, doting...
- Mar 13, 2014
- 3 min
Dish Up Good Taste & Flavor for Healthy Eating
If it doesn’t taste good, then it must be what I need to lose or maintain weight, right? Nothing could be further from the truth! You...
- Feb 26, 2014
- 3 min
Indulge in Chocolate & Red Wine for Heart Health
I’ve had a few calls from my chocoholic clients asking, “how much chocolate can I eat.” People are consuming chocolate for breakfast,...
- Feb 12, 2014
- 3 min
Go Red for Good Health
The month is about love and there is no better way to say I love you than to share heart healthy insight with friends, family and loved...
- Jan 29, 2014
- 2 min
Well-Being Choices Help Boost Energy
There is always something somewhere in print, online, radio or television about the most recent diet. You’ll see it more often the first...
- Jan 15, 2014
- 2 min
Plan Ahead to Survive House Arrest
We all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is...
- Dec 23, 2013
- 3 min
Emotional Well-Being is Key to Healthy You
In our daily quest for the well-being lifestyle, we often overlook our emotional well-being. In counseling my clients, I often remind...
- Dec 18, 2013
- 3 min
Reds in Season
With the arrival of the end of the year holidays I get the impression that my clients think they have a pass on doing the right thing....
- Nov 26, 2013
- 2 min
Taking A Look at Trans Fats
Doughnut—do-not; popcorn—push away and cake mix minus. All of these are foods that can include trans fats. Now some of you may agree “Oh...
- Nov 13, 2013
- 2 min
Energy Boosting Help to Fight Fatigue
With the holiday season right around the corner I am starting to get lots of questions about how to squeeze a few more activities into...
- Oct 30, 2013
- 2 min
Surrounded By Food, Supermarket Dietitians to the Rescue
As a registered dietitian I’m juggling a few things each day. But for every one of the tasks and projects I’m working on, I focus on...
- Oct 17, 2013
- 2 min
Be a Role Model for Fitness
You know I am a huge proponent of exercise as one aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Most often I am in my warm-ups walking. Having a...
- Sep 25, 2013
- 3 min
Store Peak Tomatoes & Herbs for Year ‘Round Good Eating
During these waning days of summer, I’m being a bit greedy, trying to get my fill of the fresh flavors of locally grown fruit and...
- Sep 11, 2013
- 3 min
Farmers Market Grows Well-Being
We are hanging on to the last days of summer and those of us who live in regions with distinct seasons are trying to max out on outdoor...
- Aug 21, 2013
- 2 min
Here’s to His Health
In sharing the gospel of a healthy lifestyle, I often make presentations at health fairs and on-site workplace settings. Most often the...
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