October 2013

BOO! Five Ways Dr. Oz Scares Me!!!

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Halloween is almost upon us and it is not Freddy, Jason, or Chucky that are giving me nightmares this year. It is Dr. Oz!  Of course, I want to support anyone that helps Americans take steps toward improving their health and quality of life.  However, I have a hard time supporting the nutrition misinformation provided […]

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FNCE 2013

I am having an amazing time at The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)!  This year the conference is being held in Houston, Tx at the George R. Brown Convention Center from October 19-22, 2013.  I am sad that tomorrow will be  my last day here.  I have met so many amazing Registered Dietitians and listened […]

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Nourishing Notes

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Everyone loves getting a good card for your birthday, to get well, or favorite holiday.   I discovered a company called Nourishing Notes a few years ago at the Renegade Craft Fair in Wicker Park.  I fell in love with these foodie greetings cards and now give them to many of my foodie colleagues and friends.  I have […]

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Grocery Store Couples Counseling

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I love nutrition humor! I was giving a presentation the other day on healthy eating and reducing your sodium intake.  During the presentation, I mentioned that salt is as a preservative in a lot food.  A gentleman in the audience said “Well, then I will live for ever” and then continued to state that “Because I am full […]

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A fry by any other name.

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Last week, Burger King announced their “healthier” French Fry option called Satisfries.  These new crinkle-cut fries are claimed to be 40% less fat and 30% fewer calories compared to BK’s regular fries.  Below is a table comparing the nutrition facts of these two fries side by side.   For this comparison, I used the nutritional information […]

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