A few days ago I had the TV on while I was working around the house, and I heard some female celebrity (I'm not sure
POSTED June 10, 2011 - 8:12am |
How are you planning to reward yourself for keeping your New Year's Resolution, or meeting your fitness and health goals? Do you have a reward...
POSTED January 20, 2011 - 11:12pm |
The week after Christmas, when we returned home after a week of holiday traveling, we ate homemade turkey meatballs, a sirloin and rice casserole,...
POSTED January 30, 2012 - 9:15am |
“Eating well” means so much more than just eating salads and counting calories. It isn’t dieting, but eating a variety of foods that will maintain,...
POSTED July 1, 2010 - 4:22pm |
I'm having a hard time accepting the fact that Thanksgiving is two days away, with the rest of the holidays just around the corner. Where...
POSTED November 23, 2010 - 3:49pm |
I used to work in a hospital, where I would eat lunch in the cafeteria. Not a day went by that someone didn't stop and look at my tray and say...
POSTED August 13, 2010 - 2:24pm |
I haven't even started my holiday shopping yet, but I'm thinking about it. My favorite gifts to give have to do with food. To me, there's...
POSTED December 3, 2010 - 3:53pm |
The warm weather is finally here, and fresh fruits and veggies are more abundant and delicious. Here are a few favorite salad ideas to enjoy...
POSTED July 11, 2011 - 2:06pm |
For the last 12 weeks I've been competing in Galter LifeCenter's Polar Body Age Challenge.
POSTED December 11, 2011 - 10:49pm |
In pulling together the contents of my son's Easter basket, I got to thinking about some less traditional treats that my son would be excited about,...
POSTED April 22, 2011 - 11:22am |
A couple of times this past week, the topic of weight control came up in the context of training for an endurance event. It's easy to assume...
POSTED April 21, 2012 - 11:39am |
'Tis the season for barbeques, picnics and lunch at the ballpark. I was at a cookout with some friends and we had to laugh at the assortment of food...
POSTED July 7, 2010 - 6:15pm |
It's officially summertime, so pull out the lawn chairs and fire up the grill! Picnics and cookouts are a great way to enjoy summer in Chicago...
POSTED July 7, 2010 - 6:25pm |
Not only do colorful fruits and vegetables make your plate look better, they also provide several health benefits. A diet rich in fruits and...
POSTED August 4, 2010 - 8:48am |
Last Friday night was the perfect night for a trip to the dog beach followed by a dinner picnic at the lake with my husband and son. We didn't...
POSTED August 30, 2010 - 2:47pm |
Have you ever fed a toddler? Ugh. Perhaps you share my sentiment. I have a two-year-old son, B, who I would call a “picky eater.”...
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There's something about fall that makes me want to bake and experiment with new recipes. A friend recently sent me a chocolate chip...
POSTED October 8, 2010 - 11:45am |
It's almost Halloween! Everyone is talking about costumes, parties and plans. It's a very fun, festive time of the year. As with...
POSTED October 18, 2010 - 2:11pm |
I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant now, and my appetite is revved up! In the first few weeks of pregnancy, it was almost an insatiable hunger, which...
POSTED October 25, 2010 - 9:54am |
I love to cook and try new recipes. I have been getting some requests to share some of those recipes, and I just got permission from the...
POSTED November 1, 2010 - 9:15pm |
My husband and I spent a weekend in Miami recently, staying at a hotel and eating out for every meal. It has been awhile since I have done that...
POSTED November 14, 2010 - 3:54pm |
Does anyone else get in a bit of a funk after the holidays? Things have slowed down a bit now since returning from holiday travels, but I...
POSTED December 30, 2010 - 2:54pm |
2011 is in full-swing now, how are you doing with your resolutions? Before we get too far into the new year, I thought we could check in on...
POSTED January 8, 2011 - 1:43am |
If only there were a few more hours in the day! As I prepare to have another baby join our family in a few weeks, I'm struggling to get...
POSTED February 7, 2011 - 4:20pm |
Every five years the federal government updates and releases the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The 7th edition was just released at the end...
POSTED March 10, 2011 - 3:44pm |
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 published in the last few weeks presented a new recommendation for sodium intake. The prior...
POSTED March 30, 2011 - 11:42am |
I tend to get hooked on new cookbooks and cooking websites, to the point where I don't cook anything other than those recipes for a few...
POSTED April 13, 2011 - 1:06pm |
Since I recently had a baby, I've had lots of company at my house - friends stopping by to meet the baby or to bring us dinner. Let me tell you...
POSTED May 13, 2011 - 9:42am |
I have an almost-four-month-old baby, whose days consist of eating, sleeping, pooping, and lots of smilin
POSTED July 4, 2011 - 5:25pm |
Did you hear that the Chicago Park District officially announced that they are installing vending machines with healthier snacks? Their new...
POSTED September 9, 2011 - 2:19pm |
Our group weight loss program (Nutrifitness) just kicked off late last month. In the introductory nutrition class I discuss some basic weight...
POSTED October 2, 2011 - 8:25pm |
The Halloween extravaganza has already begun. My son came home from preschool today with 17 bags of treats from his classmates. My...
POSTED October 25, 2011 - 10:50pm |
My grandma is no longer with us, but when she was and I would visit, she loved to make me eat. She would make an entire pan of my favorite...
POSTED December 19, 2011 - 2:52pm |
While thinking about my nutrition goals for 2012, I found myself reflecting on what worked well for me and my family in 2011. I
POSTED January 12, 2012 - 9:21am |
A couple weeks ago, I was in a funk. My baby was sick, and he wasn't sleeping well, so therefore I wasn't sleeping much. Since he was...
POSTED February 21, 2012 - 9:44am |
Happy National Nutrition Month! Every March we dietitians and healthcare professionals campaign to focus attention on the importance of making...
POSTED March 5, 2012 - 10:40am |
Sun dried tomato basil hummus, veggie pizza, black bean soup, and peanut butter sandwiches are some of my recent preferred meals. I have...
POSTED May 7, 2012 - 7:38pm |
