I know what it’s like to fall off the wagon on a good habit. My downfall is finding time to write. I love the idea of writing, but often make many of the same excuses you might expect of someone avoiding the gym or cooking dinner – I’m tired, there’s no time, it’s too hard. I’m lucky that I happen to love the feeling of eating real, wholesome foods (processed foods make me think of pencil shavings thanks to...
In the second installment of a two-part guest blog on weight management for Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, I cover two areas many clients struggle with in their diets – snacking and eating breakfast daily. (In the first post, I answered questions about weight loss struggles, how to stay on track, and exercise for a busy lifestyle). Bell Institute: What are some of your favorite nutrient dense snacks to recommend to clients in place of higher calorie options? Maggie Moon,...
Last week, the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition approached me about contributing a couple blog posts on weight management. They pulled questions from their Twitter community, and my responses will be posted this week and next. The first post went up today covering what people struggle with most and how to stay on track, along with recommendations on how to fit exercise into a busy life. Check it out: Bell Institute: What do your clients struggle with most when it...
Maybe it’s because my birthday is in the fall, but it’s always been one of my favorite seasons. As a New Yorker, fall meant perfect, crisp afternoons in Central Park. As a traveler, fall meant globally amicable weather from Seoul to Paris to New Orleans. One more reason to love fall: the seasonal flavors that find their way to the table. The chill in the air somehow makes us especially appreciative of the rich and fresh flavors we can...
Has hurricane Sandy got you thinking about how prepared you might be in an emergency? It’s even more important in stressful times to keep everyone well-nourished, and natural disasters often mean doing it without refrigeration. You should count on having at least 3 days of food and water per person. Below are my top picks for the shelf-stable foods that should be in your pantry. (For non-food emergency-preparedness information, please see the Resources section below) Water: Plan to have...
Looking for a little oven-free meal inspiration? Summer is a great time to get creative with salads. There are so many fruits and vegetables in top form that it’s hard to go wrong. Salads can be quick and easy, super healthy and filling, yet light to enjoy on a summer’s day or night. Plus: No oven required! Fill up on refreshing salads that will satisfy your hunger for fewer calories than you think. Read on for 5 fresh salad...
As you can imagine, having weight loss on the brain can be an occupational hazard for a registered dietitian living in a nation where more than one third of adults are obese. Every once in awhile, the time is right for a shake-up. That’s what got me going as I wrote a piece for Fox News Magazine. If you’re serious about shedding unwanted pounds in time for the height of summer, listen up and listen good — it’s not...
Whitney Fetterhoff, health reporter for leading national paper The Washington Post, covered a piece on getting to know the wonderful world of leafy greens from June’s issue of Fitness Magazine. As one of the main nutrition experts who contributed to the article, I’m thrilled to see amazing leafy greens get more attention! Fetterhoff writes, “If you don’t know escarole from collard greens, expand your salad repertoire with a guide to greens in Fitness magazine. Some of the benefits? Turnip...
Want the satisfaction of a burger without throwing away your health or your waistline? Love saving time in the kitchen? Well, you’re in luck! I spent last weekend coming up with two fantastic burgers that are both quick to make and healthy for you too. The first is a better-for-you beef burger (for those of you who agree that a burger means beef). And for the adventurous types, the second is a lovely vegan quinoa-black bean burger spiked with...
While there is plenty of curiosity about going gluten-free, there is just as much misinformation. Wondering if a gluten-free diet is for you? Let’s find out together: Come with me as I take a healthy look at gluten-free eating, including exciting news about our improved Gluten-Free Store! I’ll be your guide, pointing out highlights and pitfalls along the path. Prepping the Path (a bit of background) Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley and their derivatives....
