Why this dietitian is eating more protein

  It is hard for most of us to believe that we are getting older. But, when my Medicare card arrived in the mail last week, it hit me that I’ve reached a milestone age. While I know that strength training (which I have been doing for years, but maybe not as routinely and rigorouslyContinue reading “Why this dietitian is eating more protein”

How this Dietitian Savors the Flavor for National Nutrition Month

Taste is the number 1 reason why we choose the foods we love to eat. Sure, good health and nutrients are important to a dietitian, but taste rules. This dietitian savors the flavors of food by enhancing the taste of foods with umami (oo-mom-ee). Most of you know about the basic tastes of sweet, sour,Continue reading “How this Dietitian Savors the Flavor for National Nutrition Month”

Why this dietitian worries about food safety

Chipotle Mexican Grill makes the news a lot these days for promising sustainably sourced and genetically modified-free ingredients, organic vegetables and humanely raised animals for their meat. But, it also is making the news for an outbreak of food poisoning with E. coli, temporarily shutting down more than 40 restaurants in Washington and Oregon. TheContinue reading “Why this dietitian worries about food safety”

Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines

Last week we all saw the headlines: “Processed meats do cause cancer.” “Bye, bye beef.” “Hot dogs cause cancer.” But, these are just a string in headlines meant to: (1) Get us to pay attention to the media that is flashing the headline, and (2) Scare us. The processed meat headline is just the latestContinue reading “Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines”

Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network

I used to love watching The Food Network, or more accurately, the early TV Food Network when the channel debuted. The programming was entertaining and educational. I loved Good Eats. Host Alton Brown explained the chemistry of cooking and took the mystery out of why food browned or how chemical reactions transformed food from raw toContinue reading “Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network”

Fit to Eat

“Fit to Eat,” focuses on nutrition concerns of active people and showcases inspiring stories from adults who eat well, move well, and be well. Whether you are in your 50s, 60, 70s, or beyond you will find information to keep you healthy and active.

Citicoline and Brain Health

My husband is concerned about his brain. He exercises, is lean, and eats right, but increasingly he says he has a hard time remembering the right word or clearly articulating his thoughts. So, when I attended a lecture by Drs. Deborah Yurgelun-Todd and Perry Renshaw from The Brain Institute of the University of Utah on theContinue reading “Citicoline and Brain Health”

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