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This Plant-Based Ultraman is A-W-E-some
If you think a plant-based diet isn’t for athletes, this guy will rock your world! His name is Rich Roll and he is inspiring to say the least. On his 40th birthday he was 50 pounds overweight and unsatisfied with himself. He began eating a vegetarian diet, soon after made... -
Aging with Grace
I recently celebrated my birthday and despite all the hype, THE big 3-0 wasn’t so bad! Unlike some ladies and gents of my generation, I actually was not dreading that obvious crossover symbolized by reaching one’s thirties — you know, that fine line distinguishing between the extended post-college/adolescent lifestyle and... -
The Stress of Mess
My 5th grader watched a video at school called The Story of Stuff (www.storyofstuff.org). Among other things, it shows where all our stuff comes from, why we feel the need to have so much stuff, and what happens to our stuff when we’re done with it. I was already in the... -
The Flaw in The Dirty Dozen
Hey veggie lovers! Summer is nearing and veggies are growing, so it seems appropriate to re-visit the topic of organic produce. The following discussion recently came up on the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (VN DPG) membership list serve, amongst my fellow peers and I thought it was worth sharing.... -
No Room to Garden? Think Again!
Wouldn’t it be nice to experience the perks of homegrown fruits and vegetables in a fraction of the space and time? I value the concept of gardening, but life in a condominium limits the possibilities…or does it? I decided to find out. This earth day I took the plunge and... -
Get Out
I just got back from a week in Las Vegas. I know what you’re thinking… “VEGAS! What a great place to go if you’re looking for your mojo… You could win a few bucks, have a few drinks, break a few laws.” I did none of those things. I hiked.... -
Get Skinny Mini! Strut Your Stuff in that Polka Dot Bikini!!
Calling all of you lovely chubby, frumpy or plumpy ladies and gents… swimsuit season is quickly approaching and I have one question for you. Are you ready to strut your stuff?! Or, are you still carrying “winter weight?” I suspect it’s pretty common for most of us to add a... -
A Liberating Eating Style is the Spice of Life!
Diet is defined as a prescribed selection of foods, the usual food and drink consumed by a person or animal, or the act of restricting food intake (1). That last definition casts a negative light on dieting and for that reason, as a dietitian, I try to avoid the term... -
The Gold Standard: High microNutrients in Whole Foods
Nutrition has a profound potential to create, prevent, and even reverse disease. The amount and type of nutrients consumed determines the body’s ability to function. Macronutrients are larger compounds that consist of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Most Americans consume excessive macronutrients on a daily basis. As a result, 3 out... -
The Grass is Rarely Greener on The Other Side…
We’ve all been there, working our tails off to look good, feel good, make money, be successful and have it all. Meanwhile for Joe Shmoe or Nancy Shmancy, everything seems to come soo easy. Perfect hair, perfect body, perfect tan, they get their work done quickly, have a beautiful home,...
