ask the nutritionist

enjoying the holidays

December 21, 2011

Last year I was in the midst of a “healthy holidays” series and I came to an important realization. The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, without stressing out about how many calories are in that cup of egg nog and worrying about being perfectly healthy the whole time. I’m going to eat cheese and [...]

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ask the nutritionist: how to shop for frozen meals

November 1, 2011

(source) As much as we all wish that we could lovingly prepare delicious, healthy meals at home for every meal, it simply isn’t always the case. I’m a fan of frozen meals as they can easily replace take-out or fast food and can be much healthier and much less expensive. There are a number of [...]

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ask the nutritionist: favorite protein sources

October 25, 2011

Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you a science lesson on protein. I like the food aspect so much more than the scientific one. Protein. We all need it. Some of us get too much. Some of us don’t get enough. Sometimes it is easy to get enough. Other times its not. I am [...]

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ask the nutritionist: staying healthy while on the road

October 11, 2011

As you know, I spent almost the last week on the road, and prior to that, a week moving, and now, still not quite moved into our own place. Can I just tell you how much I’m dying to cook in my own kitchen again? It feels like it has been forever! Staying healthy on [...]

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ask the nutritionist: probiotics

August 16, 2011

Whenever anyone asks me what vitamins or supplements they should take, most of the time I always answer with probiotics. (source) What are Probiotics?  live microorganisms (aka good bacteria!)   Benefits of Probiotics:  can help with digestion and nutrient absorption can help immune function can treat diarrhea prevent and treat yeast and urinary infections treat [...]

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ask the nutritionist: omega 3 fatty acids

May 26, 2011

Lucky you – two Ask the Nutritionist posts in the same week! You can go into the Holiday Weekend feeling really healthy! {This post on Omega 3′s is sponsored by Eggland’s Best} Omega 3 Fatty Acids are prevelant enough that you have probably heard of them and you probably know that you should be consuming them [...]

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