April 2012

San Francisco: Vacation and Exercise

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This past weekend, I was in San Francisco visiting one fabulous Registered Dietitian named Corinne Dobbas. I just got back to Chicago late last night and I am still exhausted from all the fun I had! It is often hard to stick with your normal exercise routine on vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t […]

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Urban Gardening

While growing up in a small town in Indiana, my family had a large plot of land that we grew crops in every year.  One of the main crops we grew was sweet corn.  However, there is more than corn in Indiana (Indiana Beach Amusement Park reference…anyone?). One year, my sister and I tried to […]

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Gerber is NOT a Food Group

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Gerber has officially taken over whole food isles in grocery stores!  I have had a few clients that when asked what their baby or toddler eats they respond, “the Gerber.”  What?  Did Gerber all of a sudden become a food group? I don’t think there is anything wrong with feeding your baby a few Gerber […]

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Halal & Kosher Dietary Laws – The Breakdown

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This past Wednesday, I presented on the similarities and differences of halal and kosher dietary laws at IFT’s annual Wellness Conference. Chicago has a diverse population with varying dietary needs, some of which are fueled by religious obligation.  Being informed of these dietary laws, is the first step in helping my clients meet their nutritional […]

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