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How to Eat Healthy When It’s Hot!
Five tips to help you get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat! By: Jodie Shield, RD If you can’t’ stand the heat . . . get out of the kitchen. But your family’s hungry, so what do you do? When the thermometer soars, summer dining can be a ... more
Read moreShould You Weigh Every Day?
Find out how often the “biggest losers” step on the scale! By: Jodie Shield, RD If you’re trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale – once a week, occasionally or everyday? Researchers at Duke Obesity Prevention Program say everyday. They recently studied 47 overweight adult ... more
Read moreHealthy Out App Review
This easy-to-use app can make eating out a healthy dining adventure! Guest Post: Steven Humbrecht If you love to eating out, but hate being tempted by all of the tantalizing menu options like coconut fried shrimp and cheesy lasagna, then Healthy Out is the app is for you. Simply enter ... more
Read moreThe Skinny on Bacon
Follow these five tips and bring home “healthier” bacon! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Bacon’s popularity is sizzling! Who can resist its sweet, rich, hickory-smoked taste? Despite its rising fame, bacon is no health food (sorry Paleo Diet fans). Over 68- percent of bacon’s calories come from fat, almost half of ... more
Read moreFive Grilling Tips for Healthy Barbecues
Fire up the grill – it’s barbecue season! By Jodie Shield, RDN Hey, moms! How would you like to take a vacation from cooking? Now that I’ve got your undivided attention, let me share a little secret with you. After 27 years of marriage, there’s one thing I know for ... more
Read moreHealthy Pub Grub!
How to survive a fattening night out at your local sports bar! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Whether you pull up a stool at your local pub or sports bar to watch the game on the big screen or just to socialize, you can count on being surrounded by onion rings, ... more
Read moreHow to Toss Beans Into Family Meals
Three tasty bean tips you can count on! By: Jodie Shield, RD Beans are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, but many kids – mine included- wish they could toss them out the window like Jack’s mother did in “Jack and the Beanstalk.” But, with a little kitchen ... more
Read moreMyFitnessPal App Review
Keep track of your eating and exercise with this easy to use app! By: Jodie Shield, RD What’s the most popular New Year’s resolution? If you said losing weight, you’re so right! Losing weight always ranks in the top three along with saving money and getting organized. While it’s important ... more
Read moreTop 10 Cookie Baking Tips
How To Bake Perfect Cookies By: Jodie Shield, RD The holidays are all about making memories with your family. How about starting an edible tradition? Grab your rolling pin and kids, along with my sugar cookie recipe, and celebrate Bake Cookies Day. It’s officially suppose to take place on December ... more
Read moreIs the Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
The truth about gluten-free diets and your health. By: Jodie Shield, RD Many of you have been asking me about the gluten-free diet. Should I be on one? Is it safe? Will it help me lose weight? What foods are gluten-free? So, before you forego trying my delicious banana bread ... more
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