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A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 1} Fad Diets
Hi there, Mamas! Happy New Year! Hopefully after my last post, you were able to set some completely attainable and SMART goals for self-improvement for the year. If your resolution to get in shape by...
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A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 2} Weight Isn’t Everything
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week two for the Family Friendly Diet Series {Weight Isn’t Everything}. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big...
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A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 3} Feeding Your Fam
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week three for the Family Friendly Diet Series. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here and Part Two {Weight Isn’t Everything} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food...
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Get Ready to RUN, St. Louis!
Hi there, Mamas! In case you didn’t know, February is National Heart Month. This is a good time, as we prepare for warmer weather and begin to come out of our indulgent, holiday-fueled coma, to...
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Heart Healthy Proteins & Lent Recipe
Hey there, Mamas! February is American Heart Month, which we talked about last year (specifically, fat and fiber). Since Lent this year falls a good majority in February, it seems a good time to add to...
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Read It Now: Slim by Design
Hi there, Mamas! I’ve recently finished reading Slim by Design by Dr. Brian Wansink. Dr. Wansink is a researcher and professor who studies consumer behaviors regarding food. Slim by Design by Dr. Brian...
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National Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it...
View ArticleCounting Calories: Is it Worth It?
Hi there, Mamas! A question I often get is about counting calories. Mainly, people want to know if it’s worth their time since it can be such a big commitment. My answer: I highly encourage logging...
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The Secret Benefits to Meal Planning
Meal planning is a vital part of healthy eating, or just eating in general, really. There are so many benefits to planning meals ahead of time. Let me count the ways… Saves time – When you have a plan...
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The Meal-Time Mistake that Could Cost Parents Big
It seems so harmless. The three bites of mac and cheese. The half-eaten graham cracker. A quarter of an apple. But these seemingly innocuous things can have a huge impact. Could this little mistake be...
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Consistency is Key to Reach Your Goals
Hey there, Mamas! Summer is here. More time outside usually means tank tops, shorts, and swim suits. If that makes you nervous, don’t fret! I have the secret weapon to reaching your goals once and for...
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If Your Kids Get Dessert, Don’t Do This…
Hey there, Mamas! It seems like now days if you’re eating at a restaurant kids meals come with dessert. It doesn’t matter if they’re fast food or a sit-down restaurant – ice cream seems to follow. One...
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How Milk Can Cause Anemia (And What to do About It)
Hey there, Mamas! We have rule in our house about drinks. L only gets milk at meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and water any other time. (We don’t do juice for several reasons, many of which can be...
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My MIA Summer Update
Hi there, Mamas! So another summer nearly at a close, another few months of not so much from yours truly. I blame my summer birthday tendencies. Let me know if I’m the exception, other summer birthday...
View ArticleAvoiding Distraction: Why I Walk with Hand Weights
Hi there, Mamas! So, summer is all but over and we’re getting back in the swing of things. It’s a little bittersweet. While the fun and spontaneity of summer is behind us, I know I can use the next few...
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Small Steps Can Lead to Big Results
Hi there, Mamas! Clients often ask me whether they should start making little changes or jump right into a whole new lifestyle. That depends a lot on your own personality. (If you’re looking for more...
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So, You Think You’re Too Busy to Exercise
Hi there, Mamas. I know it has been forever since we’ve last talked! For that reason, this article might seem a bit hypocritical. I hope you’ll bear with me. My lack of writing has been a mental issue,...
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18 Healthy Habits for 2018
18 Healthy Habits for 2018 Hey there, Mamas! Here is an update to the very first article I posted on RDNMama. I’ve fine-tuned it and added a few tips to help make 2018 your healthiest year yet! Do a...
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Low-Mercury Tuna + Lent Recipe Ideas
Disclaimer: I was sent free samples of Safe Catch Tuna. I was not compensated for this article. As always, all opinions are my own. Fish and seafood are a great nutrient-dense staple in a healthy...
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Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month 2018
Hey there, Mamas! March is National Nutrition Month® and today is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Hooray! This year’s theme is “Go Further with Food” and is highly focused on reducing...
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