Monthly Archives: September 2010

How to Fit Into Your Family Genes

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Hot Fuji Apple Sundae…Just Divine!

Fall (and apple season) are in full swing..what better way to celebrate temperature changes AND cravings for a little sweet something than with this divine recipe for a HOT FUJI APPLE SUNDAE (is your mouth watering just from saying the name?!) from the wonderful culinary dietitian and cookbook author Jackie… Read More

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Fall Into Fitness: Tips From The Pros

Do you love exercise, but think you’re too busy this season to stay with it? Do you need a motivation boost to start or continue with your exercise routine? Are you pregnant and afraid you’ll have to forego altogether (or at the very least, curtail) your usual exercise routine? Whatever… Read More

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Ironing Out Iron: Your Question Answered

Question: I’ve been struggling lately with very low iron levels. Anything you can suggest to help with that? I’ve been eating lots of spinach and red meat!
~Melissa Fenton from NY, NY
Answer: You’re not alone–so many people, including young children, teen girls, and women during their childbearing years have… Read More

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14 Diet Foods to Avoid

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Move Over Deprivation! Will Moderation Be The New Diet Mantra?

Many of us registered dietitians and health professionals talk about moderation ad nauseum. Problem is, moderation isn’t sexy–at least it wasn’t until today!
MODERATION NATION, a national initiative by the Hershey Center for Health and Nutrition (HCHN) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA), launches today. This program will cover the… Read More

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Want to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? It's Easy as 1-2-3

I turned to my dear friend and colleague Connie Brown Riggs for the latest on type 2 diabetes prevention. Here she provides a quick overview and her three top tips to help you beat type 2 diabetes.

Turn on the TV and flip channels for a while. Eventually, you’ll come… Read More

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Are You Smart About Food?

We all want to be smart–or at the very least, feel smart. And we also want to know how to make the most healthful, yet still enjoyable daily food and fitness choices to maximize our energy level and brain power. I recently spoke with the wonderfully brilliant and personable Samantha… Read More

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