A Book Review by Angela Farris

Are you looking for ideas for stocking stuffers or Hanukkah gifts this season?  This is the perfect gift for your healthy minded love ones or friends.  Thanks to Angela Farris for her book review. Read on below:

Book Review: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
By Angela Farris, MA


The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth would make a great gift for any nutrition-loving

Addicted to sugar? Blame it on the brain.

I have worked with hundreds of clients, some who come right into my office and tell me they are addicted to sugar.   It’s a common theme that is explored individually.  After reviewing patterns and lifestyles, recommendations are made to change the makeup of meals as well as the timing and almost always we are able to decrease the intensity of the cravings once we fuel the body correctly.  I was

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips

Here we are again, it’s the holiday season. It seems to come up faster and faster the older I get.   As I continue to see clients and get busier and busier, the common theme during the holidays is to work towards a goal of weight maintenance or continued weight loss through the holidays. This can certainly be a difficult thing to do as the holiday season is themed around all different types of

Is it possible to predict obesity by 3.5 years old?

A recent study completed by the University of Montreal and published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine suggests that it may be possible to predict obesity as early as 3.5 years of age.  Laura Pryor, a PhD candidate, and her team analyzed data drawn from the Quebec Longitudinal study of child development which ran from 1998 to 2006.  1,957 children’s height and weights were

Squash: Fall’s most Colorful Vegetable

As we enter into the month of November and gear up for the holidays, Angela Farris helps familiarize us with the many types of squash as well as giving us tips on how to prepare.  Enjoy!
Squash is not only colorful, it’s tasty! Winter squash varietals come in various shapes and sizes but share similar characteristics. Winter squash tends to have a hard outer shell that encloses a vibrant flesh

Running and enjoying the journey

As some of you know, I trained for and completed my first Half Marathon Saturday October 15, 2011.  In my younger years (high school) I ran sprints and hurdles in track along with all year round soccer.  I continued soccer through my college years and in my twenties through club and co-ed teams and also ran, mostly for exercise, right up until I had children.  I would say I’ve always been an

Recovery and Strength - a guest blog by Sarah

Read below as  Sarah writes about recovery and strength.  Sarah is hopeful and determined and making strides each and every day.  Let's cheer her on as she continues to gain strength through her recovery process.

In the past several weeks, I have been on the threshold of recovery's door demonstrating a balancing act most trapeze artists would be in awe of. Each time I have found myself faced

Parents- Powerful or Powerless When it comes to Food Choices by Toddlers

I see clients of all ages, from infancy to geriatrics.  The common theme of all of my clients is at one time or another they were toddlers.  Sometimes I see older clients who describe early patterns that I suspect are partly responsible for the way a current client eats or “diets.”  At other times, I see toddlers who “rule their roost” and need a little nudge from their parents for a stricter

Are you BPA Free?

By Angela A. FarrisBPA has been in the news for years. Articles focus on potential harm and health dangers of using products containing BPA. Should we really be worried? BPA, or Bisphenol A, is an organic compound with properties used to produce clear durable plastics and strong hold resins. Current research reviewed by the National Toxicology Program at the National Institutes of Health and the

Lipid Lowering Foods

A multi-center study including 351 people took a good look at dietary intervention and the ability to decrease LDL cholesterol.  David J. A. Jenkins of St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto and colleagues compared dietary interventions of a control diet and a portfolio diet for six months.  The control diet emphasized high fiber and whole grains and the portfolio diet emphasized

Introducing Kindred's newest Guest Blogger

As most of you know I am a big  fan of guest bloggers and am always looking for a way to communicate the right information to the Kindred Community.  I am feeling really excited to be able to introduce a new guest blogger.   Recently I met Angela Farris, a dietetic intern at the University of Maryland at College Park. I am excited for you to get to know her just as I have.  Angela will be

Overweight toddlers and children: To restrict or not to restrict?

I was asked this specific question a lot in the last two weeks from clients, friends, and a physician group I work with.  We’ve all heard that our children are the first generation that will not outlive their parents.  Fifteen percent of children in the United States are considered overweight and another fifteen percent are at risk of being overweight.  There’s a lot of scary statistics out there

Where I stand

Last year something horrible happened.  I received a call December 5th shortly after 10 am from one of my dearest girlfriends.  I missed the call at first and received a text shortly after that to call back ASAP.  I made the call to hear three scary words.  My friend passed away suddenly overnight and his wife was calling to tell me the news and ask that I call everyone from our group of friends.

Around the Plate Award- Nutrition Expert of the Year AND Blog of the year goes to....

I hope you all had a great labor day.  I had a wonderful one filled with friends and family.  I was especially excited when I was notified at the end of the weekend that my Ask Amy's blog was awarded Nutrition Expert of the Year AND Blog of the year through Around the Plate. 
Have you checked out Around the Plate?  It's a great blog that consists of many Nutrition Experts, Healthy Eating

Top culprits that can squash your weight loss

Most of my blogs are based off of current research or are responses to questions asked by people in and outside of the Kindred Community.  For today, though, let’s change it up a bit and discuss constraints or obstacles I see in my current practice. My clients are very motivated and for the most part are very successful but when analyzing each client there are specific culprits that challenge

Obese and Healthy?

A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism this week concluded that obese people who are otherwise considered healthy, live as long as their “skinny” peers.   The study also suggests that healthy obese individuals are less likely to die from cardiovascular complications than their lean counterparts.
I silently laughed as the media got a hold of this study with titles such

Coming Out of Hiding - A blog post from a client..

As Sarah continues to make her way to progress to recovery from Anorexia, she has found it helpful to express her thoughts and feelings by writing guest blog posts.  If you've ever known anyone who struggles with Anorexia, have struggled with eating disorders in the past, or just want to educate yourself some more read below.  We are all cheering for Sarah as she works her way to recovery.
One of

Oh brother: Healthy eating privilege of the rich?

I just love when I get questions or blog ideas from my Kindred Community and have to give my husband kudos for forwarding this study to me and asking me what I think.  Today a study was mentioned on Yahoo titled “Healthy Eating Privilege of the Rich?”  The study focuses on the food pyramid changes in 2010 recommending an increase in consumption of potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D, and calcium

McDonalds is changing it's Weighs...

I was wondering what we’d start seeing as the National Calorie Labeling Law comes into effect and I have to say I’ve been quite impressed with multiple restaurants attempting reformulations or portion size changes.  For instance, this week I read that the Cheesecake Factory is going to create a Skinnylicious menu where entrees would be less than 590 calories.  Of course I love this idea, the name

The Words of Anorexia: An Interview

Think back to your childhood.  What are your memories of?  Most likely you think of family vacations, sports teams, playing dress up or summer camps.  But what about food?  Is it a constant thought, memory, or reminder? 
Imagine if it was.  A constant thought that you didn't look good enough.  That if you ate just 100 more calories you need to run at least a mile as quick as you can to burn

Guest blog: Cancer fighting foods by Kate Flaherty

Welcome to Ask Amy's first guest blog post.  Today Kate Flaherty, Outreach and Awareness Coordinator for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, provides us with insight into Cancer fighting foods.  Kate became passionate about cancer education after losing her grandmother to lung cancer four years ago.  She has especially become interested in complementary methods of treatment such as nutrition and

Mealtime- important through teenage years and beyond

We’ve all heard it.  It is important to value mealtime and eat with your family each night.  Some of us are champs at this and some struggle to get it all together.  This is something I sometimes struggle with which is why I was so interested at the findings of Fiese and Amber Hammons who reviewed 17 studies involving nutrition and eating patterns.  Results were published in the June issue of

New study: Autism linked to environmental factors?

Can there possibly be environmental factors that contribute to autism or spectrum disorders? Recent research suggests this may be the case.  A study published November 2010 in Archives of General Psychiatry researched 192 identical and fraternal twins where at least one twin had classic autism, and in many other cases the sibling had a less severe form of autism or autism spectrum disorder.
It

You say “Natural” or “Organic”, I say yeah right…..

 As a dietitian, I have to say I become acutely aware of my surroundings when it comes to food.  I hear the discussions dictating what you should or shouldn’t eat.  I hear opinions about what a good or bad food is.  I see the mother tell their child they can’t eat that “bad” food and then watch that particular child inhale their Halloween candy or that piece of cake like it is their last meal.

New study: diet sodas not so much of a diet

I am so torn about diet sodas.  On the one hand I love that they are calorie free, on the other hand even though aspartame, splenda, and saccharin have been deemed generally recommended as safe, I still recommend keeping consumption down.  What do I mean when I say “keep consumption down?”  That is a good question. I probably only consume products that have all or any of the above a couple of

What’s the deal with Multivitamins?

This is definitely one of my top ten questions from clients and frankly it’s a hard question because there isn’t a generic answer.  The internet and such stores as the Vitamin Shoppe and GNC continue to place a lot of focus on vitamins and minerals and some of my clients swear by their regimen.  I’ve even had some clients tell me they can tell a difference within hours of taking certain

In the eyes of emotional eating

“No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.”  Eleanor Roosevelt
This is a powerful quote and one I use often when meeting with some of my wonderful clients.  It’s such a simple, short sentence but so thought provoking.  Often upon an initial meeting with clients we discuss past medical history, medications, food allergies, exercise, meal timing and patterns and just skim the

Hydration and Exercise

I recently purchased Nancy Clark's sports nutrition guide book.  It is such a great book with a lot of information backed up by good research.  If you are an athlete, aspiring athlete, or just interested in how to fuel your body for all types of exercise I definitely recommend this book.
Growing up I played soccer pretty much all year round.  I love the sport and miss playing every day.  I also

Deciding about the “Dirty Dozen”

Earlier this week the Environmental Working Group (EWG) published their latest list of the dirty dozen and the clean fifteen.  The list specifies which fruits and vegetables have the most (dirty dozen) and least (clean fifteen) pesticides.  Data was collected from 2000-2009 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food Drug Administration (FDA) ranking product on six

Plant vs. Animal Protein

In my practice I see a lot of vegetarians who have a lot of questions about the types of protein they eat.  In case you need a refresher, animal proteins are proteins derived from meat, dairy, and eggs.  Plant protein is derived from nuts, seeds, beans, legumes and soy.  Most animal proteins are higher in saturated fat as well as cholesterol which have been proved to increase risks of

My Plate

If you haven’t already gotten to take a look at the new icon from the USDA, take a minute and check out http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.  Last Thursday Michelle Obama unveiled the replacement to the food guide pyramid.  The new icon is a plate divided into four subdivisions designed to visually guide you in portioning protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
The website http://

Top 50 blogs every dietitian should read....

Greetings,

Thanks to Matthew Reed who listed Kindred Nutrition's blog 'Ask Amy' as one of the top 50 blogs every dietitian should read.  Kindred is listed number 5 under Nutrition help.  Matthew's blog Nurse Tips has some great tips. Go ahead and check it out today!

http://lpntornbridge.org/2011/top-50-blogs-every-dietician-should-read/

Thanks to all for stopping by Ask Amy and you'll hear

Bye, bye pyramid hello plate?

I cannot believe how excited I am to come back from my very short vacation and read that the Food Guide Pyramid will be laid to rest.  Rest in peace buddy, it has really been fun. I don’t know about any of my  colleagues, but I have never been a fan or used this tool in my practice and I am excited to see that the USDA is moving forward with hopefully a more progressive tool.
As some of you know

Common Myths about Olive Oil

This week alone I received questions from three people about olive oil.  The questions were so interesting that I decided to turn them into a quick blog.  Most of you have probably heard that Olive Oil contains a combination of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.  To keep it simple we’ll call these the ‘good fats.’  ‘Bad fats’ are saturated, hydrogenated, or Trans fats such as shortening,

Dealing with childhood obesity

Child Obesity is an epidemic that affects 16.3% of adolescents and children and over the past two decades the number of children who are obese has doubled while the number of adolescents has tripled.   Not only does obesity affect children’s self esteem but it is also a precursor to many serious and chronic diseases such as sleep apnea, asthma, hypertension (high blood pressure), and Type 2

The guts on probiotics

To explain probiotics simply, they are the beneficial bacteria found in food or supplements that help destroy the ‘bad bacteria’ and maintain gut health.  Some food products such as yogurt, fermented and unfermented milk, and miso have probiotics in them.  You can find out if products you eat contain probiotics by checking out the ingredient list.  If the ingredient list states live or active

The Tumultuous Toddler

I’ve got two, how about you?  Ah, I love them with all my heart but at the same time they challenge me and have taught me what the word patience truly means.  For those of you who know me, I have a 3 ½ year old boy and a 2 year old girl.  You can imagine what it is like being a dietitian and a parent.  When my children were infants I was constantly calculating their nutrition to insure they were

Saavy Snacking

If you haven’t ready my blog titled ‘The Vicious Cycle of eating too little’ now is the time to do so. If you have, let’s move on.   Remember how we discussed focusing on eating every three to four hours, well let’s talk about what types of snacks are best to initiate in between those long gaps.
Glucose, which is mostly derived from carbohydrates, is your body’s first source of energy. 

Anti- oxi – what?

About ten years ago I had a routine check up with my doctor.  I got a call two weeks later from my physician telling me to make an appointment ASAP because I had an irregular test and needed to get some biopsies.  At the time I was in my mid twenties and pretty scared so I called my closest friend, along with my boyfriend (now husband).  My boyfriend was real supportive, although he wasn’t sure

A note about Stevia (zero calorie sugar substitute)

We’re all on the lookout for that sugar substitute that withholds calories, tastes good, and is natural and safe.  Recently I was asked what my thoughts were on Stevia?  Well to tell you the truth I didn’t have many thoughts on the product because basically I didn’t know much about it, except that in my mind it was a zero calorie product that could be substituted for table sugar.  I put this

The Glycemic Index

Glycemic Index (GI) measures how much a fifty gram portion of carbohydrate raises a person’s blood sugar level compared to a control. In 1981 it was originally developed as a tool to help Diabetics help manage blood sugar control.  Now more people are familiar with the GI as it is cited in popular ‘fad’ diets such as the South Beach Diet. 
The GI ranges from 0-100.  An index less than 55

What's in our milk?

A big conversation piece is the concern for what is in our food.  Recently a topic of conversation was specifically about milk.  Surely, those of you with kids have also heard grumblings about the bovine growth hormone added to milk. Is this safe?  Is it responsible for early induced periods and maturing in females? What about weight?  Research on the questions above turned out to be not so

Preg-Nutrition

I’ve heard it all.  I have to have McDonalds, Bojangles Bo-Berry Biscuits, Dairy Queen, Haagan Daaz, or a milkshake.  These are just a few things clients, friends and families need while pregnant and reward themselves with for creating a life in the womb.  Sounds really good doesn’t it and what the heck you need the extra calories because you are creating a life for Pete’s sake! What if I told

The blame game: Child Obesity

I was reading the ‘cliff notes’ of a study by Susan Terwilliger, clinical associate professor at Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University just the other day.  The study reviewed 3rd and 4th graders in four different schools and came to the conclusion that 70% of children drank two to five sweetened drinks a day, 85% watched two to five hours of TV a day, and 42% ate two or more fast food

What's so great about a food diary anyway?

How am I going to add one more thing to my plate?  I really don’t have time to stop what I’m doing and write down everything I’m eating and drinking.  I
get it.  You’re busy, you’re frustrated. All you want to do is lose weight, but you just can’t add one more task to your plate.  Let me stop you right here.  Have you bought any weight loss books?  How about cookbooks, how many of these have you

National Calorie Labeling Law

I started hearing grumbles about this back in 2009 as part of the health reform bill and was elated to see this bill was passed into law March 23, 2010.  We are now seeing more information published on this law and it looks like the National Calorie Labeling Law will affect restaurants that have twenty or more locations nationwide.  The restaurants will require calories to be listed on menus and

Artificial Food Dyes- what’s the verdict?

How about all that chatter this week regarding artificial food dyes?  Not only was this in the news, blog posts, all over my facebook but it was also a big story on Good Morning America.  The FDA’s advisory panel was to finally attend a “colorthon” for two days this week to discuss a hypothesized correlation between food dyes and hyperactivity.
Some studies have linked food dyes to hyperactivity

The Vicious Cycle of eating too little

Everybody has an individual resting metabolic rate (RMR). This is the minimum amount of calories it takes for your body to function, including breathing, absorption and digestion.  An activity factor is added to your RMR that configures how many additional calories are needed to function on a daily basis.  The more activity you engage in, the more calories your body needs to function.  Once you

Blood pressure: What’s salt got to do with it?

High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, can be a silent, chronic disease.  Blood pressure readings explain the pressure that is built upon the wall of your arteries.  The higher the reading, the more pressure you have against the wall of your arteries and the harder it is for your arteries to pump blood which puts stress on your organs.  Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke,

When your child is ‘failing to thrive’

There’s so much information about child obesity out in the press and media, but what if you are dealing with the opposite end?  It can be very scary as a parent to watch your little one fail to gain weight.  As you travel back and forth to the doctors waiting for the dots to appear on the growth chart a million things can go through your head.  You sit and wait and then finally get the ‘diagnosis

Hooray for the FDA

I was so pleased to just read the consumer update Beware of Fraudulent Weight-Loss ‘Dietary Supplements’ posted by the FDA two days ago.  Since I’ve become a dietitian, the magic bullet supplement or diet pill industry has been a thorn in my side.  I’ve had many clients and patients over the years describe their habitual visits to GNC, the Vitamin Shoppe, or lately the internet purchasing

Pre Diabetes

In the health field arena we hear this term quite a bit as the obesity epidemic continues to soar and I was shocked to find out that the American Diabetes Association estimates that as many as fifty seven million Americans suffer from this disease, most undiagnosed.
What in the world is pre Diabetes you say?  Well it is when your blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be

The Value of NuVal ™

I learned about NuVal on Facebook.  Laugh as you may but Facebook has really become a great community for Kindred Nutrition.  I find the greatest resources here and I am always delighted to share with colleagues, clients, and friends. 
For those of you who may have not heard of NuVal yet, it is a nutritional scoring system on individual foods.  The system was developed by nutrition and medical

Brinner

Isn’t serving breakfast for dinner magnificent?  Last night was one of those nights where I forgot to take ingredients out of the freezer.  I was travelling all day from client to client and my kids had long days at school followed by shots at the doctors.  They were a little grouchy to say the least and I was losing my mind.  As my hunger pains kept getting louder and louder, the last thing I

Quick ideas for 500 calorie dinner meals

Ideas for 500 Calorie Dinner Meals
Every evening at dinner time I feel hungry, rushed, and discombobulated.  Frankly, I’m a complete mess.  The day is unwinding, my children are tired and starving, and I keep going through the list in my head that I didn’t get completely finished.  Most of my clients voice that they feel the same way with the addition of the considerations of likes and dislikes

Say Heck No to HCG

It is my opinion that the topic of nutrition is like politics.  Everyone thinks they know a lot about it, and for the most part people do know the basics, but when it comes down to the need to make individual change, there’s a lot of talk and little visible action.  This is why for the most part when strangers, friends, and even family speak of nutrition; I keep my mouth shut unless it’s worth

Dreaded Dinner Decisions

Making good decisions for meals starts with what I have on hand in my pantry and kitchen.  Basically, if I don’t have the food or the organization, I struggle with ideas and get stressed with the little time I have to make dinner for my family.  Between the end of the work day and daycare pickup, all of a sudden I’m ordering out again which is an added expense and an added frustration.
In my

Eating on the Go

I am a very organized individual. I plan ahead and get things done, however since I am on the road for long periods of time, I have to admit there are days where I forgot to pack my lunch, didn’t have time to pack my lunch, or realized my lunch was spoiled because I forgot to put the ice pack in it.
Most of my clients will tell you I am a realistic dietitian. So if any of you are like me and need

EGGnificant!

This weekend I was so excited to get some farm fresh eggs.  I always mean to purchase them at the farmer’s market but they are always sold out before I get there.  I was lucky enough to receive eggs from both my cousin who has chickens in New York and my neighbor who’s mom has chickens right here in Maryland.  I received both brown and white and let me tell you I could definitely tell the

Can’t Stop Poppin'!

I am a registered dietitian, but I have a major secret.  My favorite foods in the whole world are fried chicken and potato chips.  Yes it’s true. If I have either in my house, I’m likely to hear them both talking to me. 
I don’t have a hard time controlling my portions with the fried chicken as it tends to fill me up quite quickly, but the potato chips, oh boy that is a different story.  I am

To Be Organic Or Not To Be, That Is The Question

I recently purchased Netflix and have been watching all the food documentaries.  If you’ve watched any of them and are like me, you may have felt quite nauseas by the end of most of the movies.  Shortly after watching all movies I have been known to say “that’s it we’re eating all organic.”  Honestly, I do not purchase all organic right now.  It becomes quite expensive and also research can still

What's the Story with Food Allergies

The CDC reports that pediatric food allergies increased by eighteen percent from 1997 to 2007.  Although the cause of increase is unknown, it is hypothesized that this increase could be second to the ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’ which is a hypothesis that suspects our children have an underdeveloped immune system cause by being raised in more sterile conditions.  The hygiene hypothesis is thought to

A Reflection on “Heavy” on A&E

I watched Heavy for the first time this Monday and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.  Heavy chronicles two individuals every week airing their life struggles, depression, anxiety, and how they got to their current weight.   Each individual is given a complete medical exam where the physician talks about their health and discusses the dangers that are associated with their obesity

Picky Toddler - Dinner Ideas

Feeding my toddlers feels like an additional full time job.  My son, who is three, has been very picky since he was an infant and coming up with new ideas to introduce nutritious foods is exhausting.  If you have or have had toddlers you know most are picky specifically to textures which can ultimately decrease protein, fruit, and vegetable intake.  I try to mix as many vegetables and proteins as

Dietitian or Nutritionist What’s the Difference?

Both terms are used interchangeably but can mean very different things. I for one do not have a preference of what I am called: nutritionist, dietitian, and food lady what have you but there is a point of differentiation that is worth discussing to help an individual decide who is best to work with.
A dietitian must have a bachelor of science in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited school

Iron –A Good Mineral to be Familiar With

The World Health Organization states that an iron deficiency is the number one nutrition disorder in the world and that eighty percent of people are iron deficient, with thirty percent having Iron deficiency anemia, an advanced state of deficiency. 
Females at child bearing age, pregnant woman, preterm and low birth weight babies, infants, toddlers, and teenage girls are all at risk for iron

Decoding the Dietary Guidelines for 2010

Since 1980, the USDA has published dietary guidelines every five years based on previous research. Yesterday, January 31, 2011, the USDA and Health and Human Services (HHS) published their dietary guidelines for 2010. 
After reading the document there is a common denominator that is the foundation of all recommendations and that is the epidemic increase in overweight and obese individuals in the

The Dynamic Vitamin D

Some of you may have recently been told your Vitamin D is low or that you are deficient. You are not alone as in the past this was not a routine test checked by physicians. With the heightened awareness of “deficiencies” it is ordered on a more routine basis and approximately 40% of the United States has inadequate supplies of this very popular Vitamin.
It is important to note that the Vitamin D

Brown Bag Lunches for theToddler

The other day I was checking my Facebook statuses and there was a post from a friend asking what to pack her toddler for school lunch. The trick was it is a peanut free school, as most are, and it had to be cold.
I have two toddlers myself and am often baffled when it comes to meal time, especially lunch.  My goal is always for quality over quantity but depending on the day, I never know what

Front Faced Food Labels

On Monday of this week, a change of position was announced for food labels.  As most of you are aware, food labels are currently on the side or back of most packaging; this new proposal will mandate that all labels will move to the front of packaged and canned foods and will appear in the next couple of months through the end of the year.  In addition to a position change for food labels, there

High Fructose Corn Syrup – is it really that bad?

I hear many interesting comments from the many people I come in contact with on a daily basis about nutrition.  A hot topic right now continues to be high fructose corn syrup.  Some recent statements I’ve heard are “I try not to buy that because of the high fructose corn syrup” or “I won’t feed that to my children because I don’t want them to have too much high fructose corn syrup.”

Statements

The Art of the Start

I did the strangest thing today. I tried on all of my dresses I've collected in my closet for the last nine years. Why did I do this you ask?  I was cleaning out my closet and I was celebrating reaching my pre wedding weight.

I'm a dietitian. I'm a mom. I have two jobs and I watch what I eat for the most part but with all that I have going on I have definitely put my dietary habits at the bottom

The Portion Plate - a Product Worth Owning

I first heard about the Portion Plate two weeks ago when it was displayed in a catalog I purchase a lot of my health education products from.  I was drawn to the product right away as I am a visual person.  I emailed the company and was very excited when I received samples of the products in the mail just yesterday.  I see many clients and I think the most difficult lifestyle change for a lot of