Chef Jodie Shield
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How to Build a Healthy Hamburger
Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month—fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 calories and ... more
Read moreEat Your Way To A Better Love Life
Three foods that can spice up your love life! Guest Post By: Sarah Savinkov, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University Valentine’s Day is February 14th. Sweetest Day is October 21st. May is Date Your Mate Month. Seems like everybody is looking for love, but … in all the wrong ... more
Read moreTop Three Teas to Relieve Stress
Sip your stress away with these relaxing herbal teas. Guest Post By: Skyler Huspen, Dominican University Nutrition Student It’s 10 p.m. The baby has finally stopped crying. The dishes are finally done. Your head finally hits the pillow, and … you immediately begin thinking about everything you need to do ... more
Read more10 Ways to Spread the Peanut Butter Love!
How to enjoy peanut butter without the jelly! By: Jodie Shield, RDN March is National Peanut Month – time to go nuts and spread the peanut butter love! Kids and adults love peanut butter, and that’s a good thing. Peanut butter naturally contains heart-healthy fat and the hunger-fighting dynamic duo ... more
Read moreCan What You Eat Improve Your Tennis Game?
Winning Tennis Nutrition is a must read book for all tennis players who want to play better and win more. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Fellow tennis players: How would you like to raise your game to the next USTA level without taking another cardio tennis drill or private lesson? ... more
Read moreThe Truth About Fish Oil Supplements
Reeling in The Facts on Fish Oil Supplements Guest Post By: Lisa Schrader, Dominican University Nutrition Student Does the recent debate on fish oil supplements have you feeling like a fish outa water? The current 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that eating at least 8 ounces of seafood each week is ... more
Read moreShould You Ditch Your Diet?
Discover the hidden treasure to weight management: sea vegetables. Guest Blogger Post: Cheryl Fitzgerald, Dominican University Dietetic Intern Hara Hachi Bu, wakame, and nori. What do these words mean and what do they all have in common? They are all important parts of the daily regimen and dietary intake of ... more
Read moreHow To Love Your Body Through the Art of Mindful Eating
Three Steps to help you de-stress and lose weight without dieting. Guest Post By: Taly Kazimirsky, Dominican University Nutrition Student Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions of life? Are you overwhelmed with deadlines and family responsibilities? Has all of this over commitment led to self-neglect – ... more
Read moreShould You Juice for Weight Loss?
Uncover the truths about juicing’s effects on losing weight. Guest Post by: Gabriella Thompson, Dominican University Nutrition Student Is juicing the answer to your weight loss prayers? Will it help remove your extra holiday pounds and detox your body? Juicing and juice cleanses are a fresh, popular health trend that ... more
Read moreHOW TO RULE YOUR DIABETES WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS
Show your pancreas who’s the boss with diabetes-friendly sweeteners: stevia and monk fruit. Guest Post By: Anna Velazquez, Dominican University Nutrition Student Are you tired of tiptoeing around every birthday cake or after-dinner dessert with your glucometer? Say no more. Now you can enjoy naturally sweetened, homemade treats and ... more
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