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- Choose Health With Holiday Nosh and Nibbles - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Michelle StewartWhether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the holiday season is filled with friends, fellowship and food. Now it’s the four-letter f-word aka Food that can get a person in trouble. Too often my clients reach out to me after indulging in the seasonal food swag. You know my mantra is “all ...
Views: 826 - Oral Hygiene Creates a Picture of Health - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Michelle StewartDid you know that what your oral health provider sees as he peers into your mouth is often an indicator of your overall health? Good oral health is essential. It impacts the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and make facial expressions. In maintaining a healthy ...
Views: 681 - Guidelines for Breast Health - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartIn the pink is pervasive this month. According to Dictionary.com, the idiom is actually "in the pink of health." One would think that this is the connection between breast cancer awareness and the pink images that are highly visible. In reality, the symbol is derived from a ribbon's symbolism as ...
Views: 753 - Tailgate for Well-Being - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe’re well into the football season and whether your team runs plays with pint-size players, the Friday night lights group or the NFL, dishing up good things to eat is a big part of the game. Game day snacks are often not the best choice for the well-being lifestyle. Now I am not trying to ...
Views: 847 - Eight Steps Aid Autumn Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe've all enjoyed the summer months, but heading into Indian Summer and autumn, we may be challenged with anxiety and stress. This season is busier---school, kids' activities, work projects with year-end wrap up looming, less daylight and all those activities linked to preparedness for cold ...
Views: 1294 - Love to Snack? Make Choices for Good Health - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere is a whole lot of snacking going on. At one time snacks were relegated to a light bite for children between the end of the school day and dinner. These days it's here a snack, there a snack, everyone has a snack. Snacking occasions have exploded to include mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Early to Bed Adds Up to Good Health - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartNow when I started this article the other day it was late---too late to chat about sleep deprivation. I just couldn't give advice when I was absolutely doing the opposite. I went to bed. In what seemed like a few minutes I was awakened. It was not the alarm but a phone call at 4 a.m. from a ...
Views: 789 - Create a Winning Game Plan With Wise Food Choices - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere are a number of high performance sport venues here in the sunshine state, designed to mold talented kids grooming them to become the pro athletes of the future. Now some of the youngsters were born with genes aligning to create superstars and some have an athletic edge that is honed from ...
Views: 701 - What's the Dish on Ice Cream? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Michelle StewartOne sure sign of summer is ice cream. And in the U.S. folks manage to consume plenty of it -approximately 12 lbs. per capita/person. If you're an enthusiast for the flavored frozen treat you know that indulging in rocky road can create a few lumps and bumps on the bod faster than ice cream melts ...
Views: 640 - Safe Fun in the Summertime - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Michelle StewartAs summer kicks into high gear with fun and games, remember it is important to be aware of safety and the dos and don'ts to stay safe. In focusing on well-being, consider food safety, water safety and personal safety. Now keep in mind these three are not an all-inclusive list, but a starting ...
Views: 657 - Pour Me a Mocktail - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Michelle StewartOne of the most enjoyable aspects of summer is the opportunity to "play" with friends and family. Yes, I said play---you may not be in a sandbox, but even as grown-ups, we like to play. For the summer enthusiast, this can include outdoor sports, picnics, reunions, camping, star-gazing or ...
Views: 763 - DIET Is a FOUR-LETTER WORD - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere are words we like to discourage using. Particularly troublesome are the four letter words. One that folks really hate using is the "Diet" word. As a matter of fact, research from the NPD Group shows that in 2012, only 23 percent of women say they were on a diet. When women were surveyed in ...
Views: 859 - Make Wise Choices at Food Celebrations - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere are a lot of food-related events and activities slated for May-National Hamburger Month, and National Barbecue Month and more. In addition to the dedicated food event calendar, count Mother's Day, graduations, and bridal showers. There are plenty of occasions for good eating and ...
Views: 694 - Shedding Light on Vitamin D - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Michelle StewartI'm a native Floridian and I'm able to exercise regularly outdoors---most often you'll find me counting my steps as I power walk. Now I know many of you are not in a perennially sunny region where bright sunlight is a bonus several months of the year. And this year the big chill made the thought ...
Views: 672 - Stay, Cool and Calm-Stress Less - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartLast month we lost an hour of sleep with daylight savings time. This month the tax man cometh, Mother Nature is sending spring storms and the event calendar says that April is Stress Awareness Month. Now I know most of you don’t need the calendar to remind you about stress. According to the ...
Views: 864 - What's Cooking for Multigenerational Meals? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Michelle StewartPulling together the household menu can be challenging especially if the household includes helicopter parents, boomerang kids, doting grandparents and other folks on occasion. Everyone wants their fav foods, seasoned to their liking and cooked a certain way. One of the first things is to try ...
Views: 914 - Dish Up Good Taste and Flavor for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2014 from Michelle StewartMarch is National Nutrition Month and one of the keys in making nutritious choices is taste. Does it taste good? According to the dictionary taste is the ability to identify sweet, sour, bitter, or salty qualities of a dissolved substance through the taste buds, on the tongue. In addition to the ...
Views: 841 - Indulge in Chocolate and Red Wine for Heart Health - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Michelle StewartI've had a few calls from my chocoholic clients asking "how much chocolate can I eat." People are consuming chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and before, during and after dinner, thanks to the creativity of the chocolate industry. We eat approximately 12 pounds per person per year. Women eat more ...
Views: 877 - Go Red for Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartThe month is about love and there is no better way to say I love you than to share heart healthy insight with friends, family and loved ones. For so many years when the topic was heart health most of the info was based on what the medical profession knew about men and their heart health. ...
Views: 1233 - Well-Being Choices Help Boost Energy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere is always something somewhere in print, online, radio or television about the most recent diet. You'll see it more often the first of the year and in the Spring as folks focus on getting fit when the layers of clothes come off as the temperature rises. You know my mantra "there is not one ...
Views: 706 - Plan Ahead to Survive House Arrest - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is constant year to year is plans may have to change. And that is what so many of my clients are looking at as Mother Nature is spreading cold and in some areas ...
Views: 1279 - Emotional Well-Being Is Key to Healthy You - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Michelle StewartIn our daily quest for the well-being lifestyle, we often overlook our emotional well-being. In counseling my clients, I often remind them to step back and enjoy the moment. With the techie advantages we enjoy we are always on----Flex hours at work give us the ability to start earlier and work ...
Views: 765 - Taking A Look at Trans Fats - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Michelle StewartDoughnut-do-not; popcorn-push away and cake mix minus. All of these are foods that can include trans fats. Now some of you may agree "Oh yes I enjoy all of them and the fat transfers to me! "Not-trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation which ...
Views: 631 - Energy Boosting Help to Fight Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2013 from Michelle StewartWith the holiday season right around the corner I am starting to get lots of questions about how to squeeze a few more activities into the day. My number one answer is to remind those inquiring minds that I am not the dietitian with a magic wand. I do however share advice on keeping one's energy ...
Views: 762 - Surrounded By Food, Supermarket Dietitians to the Rescue - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Michelle StewartAs a registered dietitian I'm juggling a few things each day. But for every one of the tasks and projects I'm working on, I focus on sharing as much info as I can, advocating wise nutrition choices and living well. The dictionary defines dietitian as a person whose job is to give people advice ...
Views: 720 - Store Peak Tomatoes and Herbs for Year 'Round Good Eating - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Michelle StewartDuring these waning days of summer, I'm being a bit greedy, trying to get my fill of the fresh flavors of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Fresh is good-but forward thinking folks go a step further and "put up" some of these goodies. Tomatoes are one of the best choices to preserve-you can't ...
Views: 691 - Farmers Market Grows Well-Being - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Michelle StewartWe are hanging on to the last days of summer and those of us who live in regions with distinct seasons are trying to max out on outdoor activities and fresh local produce. Some folks may grow their own, but most of us (yours truly included) rely on the seasonal stock that we find at the local ...
Views: 798 - Here's to His Health - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Michelle StewartIn sharing the gospel of a healthy lifestyle I often make presentations at health fairs and on-site workplace settings. Most often the audience is female. As most of us know with our men, subtle often does not work. Typically for the fellas to get the message our approach needs to focus on ...
Views: 734 - Guidelines for Vacation Well-Being - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Michelle StewartWhether you travel by train, boat, plane, auto or bus, a vacation is something to look forward to. You want to experience and enjoy all that a vacation can offer. So here are a few tips to help guarantee that stress and drama are not your travel companions. Planning One of the first things ...
Views: 1064 - Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Michelle StewartYou know I am a huge advocate for folks to get a body moving-stretch, shimmy, shake, walk, and run or jump; just do something. A new exercise program requires commitment and acknowledging that a slow start is better than no start as you gradually build up your stamina and your body adjusts to ...
Views: 712 - Take a Walk, Step Out For Fitness - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Michelle StewartIf you're spending this time of year rooting for sports teams as they finish their seasons, it's important to take a page from their playbook to work out regularly. Now don't get nervous. You can start exercising at your own pace, gradually building up to a more intense workout. Now that the ...
Views: 778 - Soul Foods to Power Foods - They're Good For You - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Michelle StewartI recently visited Brazil experiencing the culture and beauty of this southernmost country. In most cultures there are foods that are consistently linked to the particular culture. In Brazil, it is the flavor-rich black bean and meat stew or feijoada (fayzhe-wada), typically served with rice. In ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - 'Facts Up Front' 411 - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Michelle StewartHave you ever noticed the similarities between food and fashion? In both industries visual are highly important, along with the use of good raw materials-good ingredients for food and good fabrics in the case of fashion. Every now and then fashion flips the script-the flourishes and fasteners ...
Views: 796 - Moms Make Food Memories, Let's Lighten Up - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Michelle StewartMother's Day celebrates moms and all that they do. They are most likely the chief cook, bottle washer, chauffeur, event planner, wardrobe stylist, food stylist, psychologist, healer and the list goes on. Mom is a pretty busy woman. One of the key things Mom does as the chief cook is nurture and ...
Views: 681 - The Fast Diet - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Michelle StewartYou know people ask me about all kinds of diets. The Grapefruit Diet, the Atkins Diet, the Palm Beach Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and the list goes on. These days the questions are about the fast diet currently the diet of the day that is popular in Britain. The diet like many of the country's ...
Views: 848 - What's the Story on Diabetes? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Michelle StewartAs a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), that is one question I am asked regularly. Folks need to know the 411 on diabetes and pre-diabetes. People should also know what the difference is between the two. When you hear any version of the word diabetes it can make you feel like you've ...
Views: 1027 - The Season's Best Spring Produce for Good Health - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Michelle StewartWe've had unpredictable and unseasonable weather in just about every region of the country throughout the season. About now we are all ready to spring forward to enjoy days with more light and the taste and textures of Spring produce. Although most can be purchased throughout the year they are ...
Views: 647 - Shape Up Your Plate With Your Personal Dietary Style - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Michelle StewartOne of the great things about food is the diversity and the options available. Folks can choose their favorite foods and their dietary preferences. People may make changes in their eating styles for a number of reasons-some may affect change to be consistent with the fad of the day, budget ...
Views: 833 - Milking Chocolate for Healthy Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Michelle StewartI'm making a confession. I am one of the stealth chocoholics. That is bad news and good news-the bad news is that like you, it can be tough for me to turn down a sample of the creamy confection. On the good side, chocolate has health benefits. Now I am not saying you can have all the ...
Views: 780 - Keep a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michelle StewartI love people and as dietician I want folks to know real love is not about sweet words, flowers and making whoopee. Real love is about making sure the loved ones in your life have healthy hearts and are living a lifestyle that will keep those hearts in good shape or help them become ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Trending Toward Health and Well-Being in 2013, Part II - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Michelle StewartHeading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & ...
Views: 964 - Trending Toward Health and Well-Being in 2013, Part I - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Michelle StewartHeading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Food Gifts for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartWhen selecting gifts savvy shoppers have mastered the art of choosing the perfect gift-that's the one the recipients will feel were chosen expressly for them. Anyone can upgrade their gifting skills---it is simply a matter of tapping into our senses, and using your eyes and ears to learn what ...
Views: 911 - The Dinner Table - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartAt the end of a good dinner body and soul both enjoy a remarkable sense of well-being. --Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Though written in the 19th century, this quote from a leading food essayist holds true today. Although we are all balancing a full plate of activities and tasks, dinner ...
Views: 1251 - Let's Talk Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Michelle StewartTurkey is almost the protein of the month as we head into the end of the year holidays. Long associated with American history, it is one of the most popular protein choices. In addition to whole bird options, folks are now gobbling up turkey as burgers, bacon, hot dogs, luncheon meats and ...
Views: 842 - Good Health at Any Age - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Michelle StewartI get a lot of questions on food choices... "How can I avoid wrinkles, belly fat, loss of skin elasticity and reading glasses?" In short, folks want to know my anti-aging secrets. My first response is look at the up side----did you think about the alternative to aging? OK now that I've helped ...
Views: 1119 - Make The Most of The Day Get Started With Breakfast - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Michelle StewartYou can build the foundation for a winning day by simply starting the day with breakfast. I know you've heard it before, it's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are grabbing your house keys and heading out in the mornings without eating trying to save time, or calories ...
Views: 783 - Spa In Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Michelle StewartI've been cleaning in the kitchen and the challenge reminds me of how versatile our foodstuffs can be. I uncovered several items that can have duo roles----oatmeal, bananas, avocado, and pumpkin. Each of these foods provide nourishment to keep you healthy from the inside and bonus benefits, of a ...
Views: 905 - True or False-Is the Freshman Fifteen Real? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Michelle StewartThe "freshman 15" is the name for the weight gain that incoming students often see during their first year of college. In this era when food has more "cred," aka credibility, campus dining halls and restaurants offer more options than years ago. Research indicates that the "freshman 15" is both ...
Views: 909 - Plan a Winning Family Reunion - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Michelle StewartThe family reunion has become a tradition of summer. They've evolved beyond picnics, to include week-end celebrations, and week-long cruises. These days reunions may bring biological kin to the table or the reunion may be a non-traditional gathering of unrelated "cousins" sharing the bond of ...
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