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Can 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
Read moreHow to Clean Your Fridge in 30 Minutes or Less
November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? No more excuses. It’s time to get rid of those U.S.O.s – unidentified shriveled objects! November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Perfect timing, too. Every year ... more
Read moreTrick or Treat: What Can My Gluten-Free Child Eat?
Tips to help you unwrap the truth about gluten-free Halloween candy and treats. Guest Post By: Molly Hodul, Dominican University Nutrition Student As a parent of a gluten-free child, finding yummy, safe Halloween treats can be frightening – not to mention the sugar overload. How can you be sure your ... more
Read moreTop Ten Tips For Getting Kids to Eat Their School Lunch
Banishing Lunch-Box Boredom By: Jodie Shield, RD The first day of school is around the corner. I’m not sure who is more excited the kids or us moms? While I love the lazy days of summer, there’s something comforting about the school day routine, which for many families includes packing ... more
Read moreHow To Eat Healthy on Road Trips
Part II: What My Family Ate On Our Summer Vacation By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Family road trips – everyone has a story! I remember going on summer vacations with my parents and two brothers. Dad jam-packed everyone into a 98 Osmobile – he refused to buy a station wagon. ... more
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