Food and Beverages

How to Drink Healthy at Networking Events

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Both business and social networking events are often centered around food and drinks.  If you are trying to lose weight or maintain weight it can be quite the challenge watching your waistline at these events.  However, it can be hard to pass on the cocktails floating around the room.  Especially since no one wants to look or feel awkward if […]

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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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Bayless Brunch and Hot Chocolate Event

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Saturday, March 30th I hosted a foodie networking event with Melissa Joy Dobbins called “Bayless Brunch and Hot Chocolate Demo.” We invited foodies, registered dietitians, chefs, and food writers/bloggers to join us at the Frontera Grill for brunch. Guests enjoyed brunch selections that included: Iroquois Hot Cakes, Red Pozole, Chilaquiles with Red or Green Sauce, Eggs a la […]

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Arsenic and Rice

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The Consumer Reports article, “Arsenic in your food” sparked a lot of panic and worry among U.S. consumers about the arsenic quantity in our food.  Arsenic is a metalloid that occurs in two different forms: inorganic and organic.  Both forms of arsenic are referred to collectively as “total arsenic” and can be found in various sources including:  […]

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Food and Beverage Birthday Cards

This past Saturday, I celebrated my birthday with my amazing family and friends!  I am a Registered Dietitian, so I always seem to get food and beverage related birthday cards.  Here are a just a few of my favorites from this year: Inside card:  “Another birthday and you’ve still got a fresh glow about you!” Fun Card Fact:  I eat carrots […]

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To Gatorade or Not to Gatorade?

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With all the different types of sports drinks on the market, it can be hard to decide whether to choose a sports drink like Gatorade or just grab water to drink. In most cases, water will meet your hydration needs, and sports drinks shouldn’t be taking the place of your regular water intake. Yes, they […]

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