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- Lightened Up Tailgate Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Michelle StewartWhether it's Friday night lights, college or pro football, flavorful things to eat and drink are key to winning the tailgate game. Typical game day snacks aren't exactly the best choice for a balanced lifestyle, but with a little bit of planning, my suggestions will help you make lightened-up, ...
Views: 839 - 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: 825 - 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: 742 - Mental Stamina & Good Food Are Key to Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Michelle StewartI spent some time watching a group of pro tennis players turning those bright yellow balls into fiercely propelled orbs this week. What fuels these players and keeps them on point with the physical and mental stamina needed to stay in the game? My current client group doesn’t include ...
Views: 685 - 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: 823 - 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: 738 - New Dietary Guidelines Aid in Making Wise Choices - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Michelle StewartThis time of year the buzz is about what's trending in the food world. I try to share with my clients how the trends around wholesome food choices can aid them in making the best choices for a healthy lifestyle. The recommended dietary guidelines issued every five years reflect some topical food ...
Views: 789 - On the Road and Feeling Good - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Michelle StewartThere is a trip on tap for most folks during the summer-whether it is an extended trip on public transportation or a road trip to regional attractions with friends and family, food comes into the picture. What and when are we going eat? Food for thought is the key to health wise choices when ...
Views: 1763 - Opt For Heart Health Everyday - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Michelle StewartWe've turned the page on the calendar -the chocolate roses, truffles, heart-shaped foods and all that jazz are behind us. I'm not trying to dismiss February 14 as insignificant, but I do want to remind you that the heart is bigger than one day. I want you to give equal attention to keeping ...
Views: 746 - 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: 726 - Paint Your Plate Pink - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Michelle StewartIn recent years advocates for breast cancer awareness have made pink the color of the month. It's on the fashion pages and websites, flags, and pro football teams. Cities nationwide are illuminated with spotlights to cast a pink glow onto their skylines. In counseling clients and talking to ...
Views: 826 - 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 ...
Views: 826 - 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: 1302 - 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: 822 - Prince Made Us Dance & It's Healthy - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Michelle StewartThere has been a lot of dancing in the streets and reflections on music as a backdrop to life experiences. In musing over the changes that occur when the music from a legendary artist stops, we don't think about the importance of music in helping us stay healthy. Moving more and eating less ...
Views: 706 - Reduce the Risk of Stroke, Make Changes for Better Health - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from Michelle StewartMay is National Stroke Awareness Month and the goal of the month's activities is to reduce the impact and the incidence of strokes. According to the National Institutes of Health, each year more than 700,000 Americans have strokes. The incidence of this health risk affects finances, ...
Views: 739 - Resolutions for A Healthier You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Michelle StewartWith the arrival of the New Year, I've had more than a few calls from clients sharing their resolutions and commitment to make changes to improve their well-being. These resolutions range from broad-based to the specific---more wholesome eating, reducing carbohydrate intake, monitoring their ...
Views: 824 - 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: 712 - Savor the Flavor With Healthy Options - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Michelle StewartMost of us enjoy eating. We have a list of favorites and are fond of sampling new dishes and foods that we can add to our list. Suddenly advice from the doctor to make lifestyle and daily diet changes can be jarring. The meal routines that we have on auto pilot now need to stop. I hear all types ...
Views: 664 - 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: 882 - 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: 736 - Simple But Savvy Moves for Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Michelle StewartThis month it's all about hearts, love and adding a little TLC to your everyday life. February is American Heart Month. The month is dedicated to driving awareness around heart disease, or cardiovascular disease (CVD). These are the leading causes of many health-related issues that can not only ...
Views: 748 - Snack Wisely for Well-Being & Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from Michelle StewartI have several clients who have upped their activity levels as they focus on the well-being lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges they’ve confessed to me is the tough time they have with snacking. We are a country of snackers and according to the NPD Group’s What America Eats report, Baby ...
Views: 875 - 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: 974 - Spring Forward with a Season of Good Things to Eat - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Michelle StewartWe consistently hear that we need to eat this, eat that, and avoid those. The freewheeling nutrition advice coming at folks from all angles is confusing and creates some of the most consistent questions I get from clients—“What am I supposed to do?” I agree it can be challenging but what I try ...
Views: 699 - Spring Forward With Fruits and Vegetables - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Michelle StewartNow that you've finished up the big meal from the Spring holiday, let's get the folks who strayed from their best laid "healthy" eating plan back on track. In this season of fresh tender vegetables and richly flavored fruits, these food groups come with plenty of the right stuff. Diets rich in ...
Views: 848 - 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: 774 - 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: 929 - 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: 734 - Summer BBQ Fare With Flair - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Michelle StewartWhat's the perfect recipe for summer? Beaches, a little pool and of course a good barbeque. But how do you enjoy the tastes of summer and keep calories in check at the same time? As a registered dietitian, I like to say, everything is okay as long as you have it in moderation. Whether you ...
Views: 743 - Sun Shines Light on Good Health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Michelle StewartI have a confession to make-I take living in the Sunshine State for granted. I don't even think about the number of days that sun brightens my daily outlook. My reality check came after chatting with friends in the Midwest who were so pumped up that the sun was shining. A sunny day is more than ...
Views: 759 - 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: 765 - 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: 914 - 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: 841 - 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: 686 - 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: 1300 - 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: 917 - The Rap on Berries - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Michelle StewartI have to admit the “what’s cooking” question can challenge the best of us in the food universe, but a visit to the farmer’s market can provide the solution in solving this dining dilemma. On my most recent visit I was drawn to the raspberries and blueberries. The berry family has plenty of ...
Views: 821 - 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: 695 - Travel Is A Trip-Take Health Goals on the Road - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Michelle StewartTravel is a tremendous experience which can be exciting, enriching, and exasperating. And sometimes the challenge of getting to the destination can totally blow your efforts to focus on a healthy lifestyle. As my clients share their travel plans with me, we talk about eating well wherever they ...
Views: 774 - Travel Smart-Make Plans to Keep Your Body Moving - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Michelle StewartI've just returned from a conference and car fatigue was the catalyst for today's post. One of the key things to remember in laying out your travel plans is to consider how to get the exercise in. When you're traveling it's not all about burning calories and keeping the energy level up---get ...
Views: 773 - 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: 1013 - Trends on Tap for Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Michelle StewartIn providing advice and counsel for health and fitness I find my clients run the gamut from individuals focused on a personal plan, to health industry companies teaming up with employers to create plans supporting the company healthcare benefit goals. Both groups are interested in the trends ...
Views: 870 - 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: 957 - Waist-Watching? Add Soup, Whole Grains and Citrus - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2015 from Michelle StewartAs we start the New Year, I've had a ton of questions from my clients focusing on their interest in giving a jumpstart to their healthy lifestyle goals. I've had questions on the Green cleanse, shapely shakes, citrus cleanse, green tea diet, food lovers cleanse, and more. My response to those ...
Views: 884 - Watch Out!—Food Safety Begins With You - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Michelle StewartFood Safety is no joke. As we turn the calendar to catered meals, alfresco dining, outdoor barbecues and garden-fresh, you have to watch out for food safety. The Center for Disease Control estimates that each year 1 out of 6 Americans or 48 million people have a food-borne illness from ...
Views: 825 - 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: 750 - What About Breakfast? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Michelle StewartWhat’s for breakfast? It is National Breakfast Month and the question is what are we eating? I share with my clients that it is not necessarily when you eat, but what you eat. It is important to eat something to fuel your body as your day starts. Research shows that eating breakfast can aid in ...
Views: 762 - 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: 959 - 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 ...
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