just 2 nice things for winter workouts

December.13.2010

It’s holiday season in the frenzy of NYC so I’ll keep this short. The holidays are here, which means that most of America is heading for a health hangover come New Year’s Day. For those of us who are struggling to balance healthy habits with a bit of indulgence, I just wanted to share two small things that I think make winter workouts enjoyable. 1. Netflix. 2. Hot chocolate. Yes, you read right: Netflix & hot cocoa, and here’s...

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My Writing: Salt Talk

June.30.2010
My Writing: Salt Talk

July 2010 Issue Salt Talk — Experts Call for Acceptable Sodium Levels in Foods By Maggie Moon, MS, RD Today’s Dietitan Vol. 12 No. 7 P. 32 As one of the most pervasive ingredients in products today, salt is the subject of much scrutiny. Public health-minded professionals will be interested to learn about strategies to minimize intake. Read more…

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My Writing: Fruits and Vegetables — Do More Really Matter for Cancer Prevention?

June.17.2010
My Writing: Fruits and Vegetables — Do More Really Matter for Cancer Prevention?

Web Exclusive: Fruits and Vegetables — Do More Really Matter for Cancer Prevention? By Maggie Moon, MS, RD Consuming more fruits and vegetables in the hopes of preventing cancer seems futile, at least according to media coverage of recent findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. With headlines running contrary to major public health campaigns encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables, it’s easy to see why some people might be confused. Here, RDs with...

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My Writing: Whole Grain Guidance

June.17.2010
My Writing: Whole Grain Guidance

June 2010 Issue Whole Grain Guidance — Help Consumers Navigate the Food Landscape to Make the Most Nutritious Selections By Maggie Moon, MS, RD Today’s Dietitian Vol. 12 No. 6 P. 26 Researchers, public health advocates, and healthcare professionals are among those who have been pushing for an increase in the public’s whole grain intake. Americans are increasingly aware of their “whole grain gap” and are trying to incorporate grains into their diet more often. In addition, key players...

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southampton adventuretimes

June.7.2010

Sunday, 6.06.10. The weather report for Sunday was glum. We decided to drive out to Southampton anyway. And, as it turned out, it was a sunny, easy-breezy kind of day. So much for the threat of rain; it passed us right by. 1. First things first, we found the beach. This is the tree-lined street that led us to the big water we both love. 2. That’s me, trudging along, as we arrive at Phyllis’ beach. Phyllis being the...

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I heart artichoke (plus: tempted by the fruit of… mu?)

May.26.2010
I heart artichoke (plus: tempted by the fruit of… mu?)

At this same time last year, I was unaware of the hole in my life: I’d never had an artichoke. I’ve had a lot of catching up to do, but I’ve been doing my best. I started with the standard globe artichokes, then played around with long-stem arties with hearts down to there. Yum. And for the month of May, I’ve been getting my fill of baby artichokes while they’re at their best. (They’re the same artichoke you know...

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