Category Archives: General Info

Get (& Stay) Sane About Food & Your Body- Part One

Teen girls and young women everywhere have something to celebrate. Two new books are just what this dietitian has ordered to help you (or someone you know) feel better about the skin you’re in, get sane about food, and nourish … Continue reading

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Walk a Few Marathons With Me?

Spring is in the air…can you feel it? What will you do to stay healthy and fit now that the weather is on the up and up? As I just mentioned in my ZIED GUIDE weekly newsletter, a friend and … Continue reading

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Berry-nana Oatmeal & Sweet Coconut Shrimp

Here are two delicious recipes–one for breakfast, and one for a tasty lunch or dinner– from the brand new book, Hungry Girl 300 Under 300. This latest book by Lisa Lillien, star of the Hungry Girl tv show on The … Continue reading

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Keep the Muscle, Hold the Fat

I recently had the pleasure of attending a lecture by orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright. I was also proud to endorse her book Fitness After 40, and as a 41 year old was inspired and encouraged by what she had to … Continue reading

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Paying Health & Wellness Forward

Being very active on twitter and facebook, I’ve made many wonderful “friends” and have learned a lot. But I was blown away recently by having my three books–So What Can I Eat?!, Feed Your Family Right!, and the latest, Nutrition … Continue reading

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5 Minute Fixes for the Frazzled

We all get frazzled this time of year! But doing a few of these 5 minute fixes (many that involve food, fitness, and friends) a few times a day will help you feel better, and in some cases, burn calories … Continue reading

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Let's Connect on Facebook & Twitter!

Trying to figure out social media is tricky! But if you’d like to LIKE me on my new facebook fan page, simply called Elisa Zied, I’d be thrilled! I promise to be on there much more in the coming weeks … Continue reading

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From Me to Oprah: Why Should We Care How Much Bristol Palin Weighs?

The other day, I was called by a reporter from the New York Daily News to comment on why Bristol Palin appeared to have gained weight despite burning tons of calories during her stint on ABC’s popular show, Dancing With … Continue reading

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Pumpkin & Spice & Chocolate, Nice!

Here are two delicious pumpkin recipes from the the new cookbook, No Whine With Dinner, by the fabulous Meal Makeover Moms themselves, Janice Bissex and Liz Weiss. These registered dietitian moms know a thing or two about getting healthful, but … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Bust a Cold

It’s that time of year when sniffling, sneezing, and coughing once again take center stage to the dismay of many of us. According to Joan Salge-Blake, a nutrition professor at Boston University and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, “Americans … Continue reading

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