It’s Farmers Market Season! One of my favorite times of the year! There is nothing better than gathering up the kiddos on an early Saturday morning and heading to my favorite Farmer’s Market! The kids love it too! There is […]
Today is National Running Day! As a runner, your diet is important not only for maintaining good health, but also to promote peak performance. As a kidney patient AND a runner, proper nutrition and hydration can make or break a […]
As a dietitian, I am always on the look out for new and “exciting” food items to add to my family’s menu. What I discovered this time around at the grocery store might just be that exciting addition that I […]
Today’s blog is definitely written for the shock factor. It’s meant to make you go Ewwwww….!!! It’s meant to make you aware of not only what you may be eating, but also, what’s been eating you. If I haven’t laid […]
Credit: bit.ly/13MPDEc Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 pound raw sugar snap peas 1 peeled and sliced Hass avocado 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation: In a […]
Once you have received a new kidney your diet may resemble the one you had before you got sick. It is still important to watch your sodium intake, especially if you have high blood pressure. Your doctor and dietitian will […]
Spring is a great time to clean up your closets — and your diet. As the weather warms and heavy soups, stews and casseroles lose their appeal. Start taking advantage of seasonal spring food, especially the fruits and vegetables that […]
There may be nothing worse than being physically exhausted, looking forward to bedtime after a long day, but as soon as you hit the pillow, that familiar feeling, unfortunately, starts to set in. That irresistible urge to move the legs […]
As a dietitian, I am always watched when sharing meals with others. I can’t attend a dinner, with others, without guests being mindful of their choices (and mine), while explaining their food choices, nutrition goals, disease states, etc.. I love […]
My oldest daughter, Halle, inspires this week’s blog. Out of my three children, Halle is my very best eater. She is the epitome of health, a dietitian’s dream when it comes to her food palette. She is most comfortable on […]