Bitchin’ Nutrition Is Getting a Facelift!

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I have deeply loved the shoe and apple combination logo that I had dreamt up way back in 2009, but it is time to allow my brand to evolve.  Why Bitchin’ Nutrition? I realized that I have never shared the story of how I came up with the name Bitchin’ Nutrition.  In undergrad, I think I was […]

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Working Healthy

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Dreading going into the office on Monday isn’t always about work.  For those individuals trying to watch their waistline and/or eat healthy, trying to avoid all of the donuts, cookies, birthday cakes, and other treats that are constantly starring you in the face can be quite a challenge.  Deadlines, co-workers, and long hours can also play a role in […]

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“Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame?”

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There has been a controversial PSA called, “Childhood Obesity: Is Mom to Blame” circulating around social media.  This PSA indicates that parents are to blame for the childhood obesity epidemic.  Haven’t seen the PSA yet?  Click here. There are numerous factors affecting childhood overweight and obesity!  However, it is not in left field to say that parents […]

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Testing Your Intestines

By:  Erica Meador MS, RDN, LDN I’m happy to be writing for all of you again this week and giving you more information on how to navigate testing and diagnoses for food allergies and intolerances involving wheat and gluten. Let’s start with wheat allergy.  There are three ways to test for wheat allergy: a skin test, a […]

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Should you go gluten free?

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By:  Erica Meador MS, RDN, LDN The gluten free industry has grown from $4.8 billion in 2009 to $6.1 billion in 2011 to $10.5 billion in 2013.  Mintel Insights predicts 48% growth from 2013 to 2016, topping out at $15.6 billion.  Let’s compare this to another popular food segment: high protein foods and beverages.  In 2012, […]

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Self-Love and Health

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I heard this statement during a presentation called, “Body Respect, For All Bodies” at the Critical Dietetics Conference.  What a powerful thought.  In order for us to take care of ourselves, we must begin with self-love and self-respect.

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