Every January, when we turn over the calendar to a new year, there seems to be a natural starting point for positive change. If you've been waiting to start fresh in the New Year then here's a layered approach to new and better nutrition. Is it rocket science...no. Is it a 30-day, get-it-done-fast diet... no. Is it a gradual lifestyle shift to feeling better....yes. Is it full of joyful and delicious food adventures... yes! And, yes, to asking for the assistance of a nutrition pro, like me. A new nutrition plan can be overwhelming and getting compassionate, customized help can be … [Read more...] about How to Start a New Nutrition Plan and Succeed
Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
If you struggle with ideas for healthier nutrition, try this: hire a registered dietitian and go for colorful food. Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling If you're like most of my clients then there's a certain mystery about how to get help for improving your nutrition. There's finding a good fit with a qualified professional. There's the insurance piece. And, there's the difficulty in explaining what you need in terms of counseling. Here is a how-to for taking the mystery out of nutritional counseling and 3 meal plans to get you started with healthier nutrition right … [Read more...] about Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
Healthier Family Nutrition, 5 Smart Tips for Parents, and 5 Handy Recipes
What are your secrets to healthier family nutrition? When there are kids in the house, your example may be most important. All year long, moms and dads think about their children. Sometimes these thoughts turn into action plans about how to feed the kids and the entire family better nutrition. With room to customize the ideas to fit your unique family, go ahead and try the 5 ideas below. Of course, keep an open mind because kids will always surprise you, even at the meal table. 5 Smart Tips for Parents Who Want to Feed the Entire Family Better Nutrition Be a healthy eating … [Read more...] about Healthier Family Nutrition, 5 Smart Tips for Parents, and 5 Handy Recipes
How to Add Nutrition with Crunch to Lunch
If your sandwich lunch is getting old or your reheated leftovers-for-lunch plan is putting you to sleep then it's time for a change. It's time to add crunch to your lunch. Lunch is truly an opportunity for jazzed up nutrition. It's an eating occasion to look forward to, rather than one to put you to sleep. Texture is the name of the game for tingling your taste buds and challenging your jaws and teeth with a chewing workout. Here are 3 big tips for adding texture and pleasure to your midday meal and to keep it simple with good nutrition, too. 3 Tips that Add Nutrition with Crunch to … [Read more...] about How to Add Nutrition with Crunch to Lunch
3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
Fall is a busy season so stay flexible and keep-it-simple at mealtime. Good nutrition isn't easy these days. In fact many of us are stretched and stressed as school kicks off this fall. Kitchen routines are off-schedule and snacking is 24/7. Normal family and friend dinners seem like past history. When your kitchen seems like a chaotic place then it's time to turn to better nutrition. Do it to feel better; do it to create a calmer household; do it to stay healthy in the months ahead, and do it to help kids' succeed academically. Here are 3 nutrition strategies for you -- so, get ready to … [Read more...] about 3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
Busy Moms and Dads Benefit from a Grocery Store Tour
A fun tour around the grocery store is a perfect way for busy moms and dads to learn about how to feed their kids better nutrition. Even a busy mom or dad has time to learn about things they care about most - like the kids. Putting good nutrition onto the breakfast table, into the school lunch box, and onto the dinner table amounts to a big responsibility day-after-day. And, for busy moms and dads, learning the ins and outs of nutritious grocery shopping can make all the difference. A Grocery Shopping Plan for Busy Moms and Dads - Present these tips: Come to the store with 3 quick … [Read more...] about Busy Moms and Dads Benefit from a Grocery Store Tour