May 2012

Summer Dining Out Dos and Don’ts

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I love eating outside on warm Summer nights!  Last Thursday night, I enjoyed a tasty sushi dinner while sitting outside and people watching.   Just remember, it is important to enjoy those summer night dinners without increasing your waistline.  Here are some eating out tips by Renee Clerkin, RD, LDN, CLT:  DON’T go to the restaurant starving Going […]

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Peanut Butter Adventures

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I love peanut butter. A lot. (No joke, I found myself eating straight out of the jar while writing this post).  It is my favorite protein source, snack, and treat, all in one.  I used to eat Reduced Fat Jiff Peanut Butter, because I just liked the texture. But don’t let that “reduced fat” label trick you into thinking that it is one […]

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National Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time.”

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May 13-19, 2012 is National Women’s Health Week!  This year’s theme is  “It’s Your Time.” What a great theme!  Women tend to take take care of everyone else and take on the responsibility of managing everyone else’s…appointments, meals, pets, schedule, problems, and just well…life. We do so much for those we care about and sometimes forget to […]

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Oral Health and Nutrition

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I was getting my teeth cleaned at the dentist yesterday and was thinking about a friend of mine that is proactive with his oral health and flosses all the time.  I asked him about this once and he said that not only was it good for his overall health, but he also did it to prevent […]

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Selective Shopping

I saw this video a few weeks ago, and it cracked me up.  I also tend to grocery shop at multiple places.  I buy most of my produce and bread at farmers markets and Stanley’s Fruits & Vegetables.  I buy my milk/milk alternative, peanut butter, jam, cereal, etc at a general grocery store like Jewel or Mariano’s Fresh […]

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