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BYOS (Bring Your Own Snacks)

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I often hear my friends say, “Wow, I love that this place is a Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB) restaurant,” “Can’t we go to a place that is BYOB,” or “We need to do a BYOB on sushi night.”  It is funny how my friends seek out places with this option, because they believe it […]

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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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Hi, I am ______. I have a sugary drink addiction.

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Sugary drinks can be pop (yes, I call it pop), sports drinks, juices (even 100% juice), and trendy coffee drinks.   It is amazing how much sugar and calories you can consume from just one of these beverages. I personally would rather eat my calories then drink them.  When consuming these types of sugary beverages it is very […]

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Don’t Let Allergies Frighten You This Halloween!

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With Halloween coming up, many parents may feel stressed thinking about all the allergen-laden treats that will be given out.  It can be hard around Halloween because part of the celebration revolves around food and treats.   Make a game plan before Halloween to prepare for trick-or-treating, parties, and school events to help relieve stress! Here are a few tips to help […]

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A Burnt Sugar Birthday

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I just turned 92 this past weekend!  Well maybe only 29, but I thought it would be more fun to put that on my birthday cake.  Lately, I have been getting cakes or cupcakes in fun shapes for my birthday.  This year, I thought I would try to make one of my favorite childhood birthday […]

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