Let’s take a “virtual” tour on the best protein shakes around. When it comes to protein shakes, there are some key factors we all want to know about: What protein powder won’t cost me half of my paycheck?? Which one won’t make me feel like I’m drinking funky tasting chalk powder? What’s the best for … Continue reading "What Protein Shakes Taste Best?"
What is there to say about this? Warm, cozy and yummy goodness from slow cooker to belly. Modified from Kraft Foods. Didn’t get this in your slow cooker but want it tonight? You can still have it. Instead of transferring the veggies and browned meat to a slow cooker, but it into a large dutch oven and … Continue reading "Slow Cooker Harvest Stew – Bariatric Recipe"
This is one of my favorite questions to ask other people. I often get asked the questions when it comes to food and nutrition. Ideas for a recipe or a meal or what to take to a party. When it’s my turn to ask the question, I almost always wonder: where do you like to … Continue reading "Grocery Shopping – Where to go?"
Pic Above- Hiking with my BFF! Friendships are powerful. For the better and for the worse, our friends can define us. This holds incredibly true in health, weight and food choices. When I was young and went to WeightWatchers as a high schooler, I went with my closest friend. And giggled every time we left and … Continue reading "The Power of a Weight-Loss Partner"
Sounds like this will be a boring post, but for those of you who want to be aware…it may be quite helpful. A conversation I often have with others is what to look for if diabetes really is an issue. For many of us, our family tree is covered with heart disease and diabetes. We … Continue reading "The Symptoms of Diabetes"
If you haven’t heard…McDonald’s has a new menu item. I heard about them today by one of my patients who was pretty excited. Yep. McDonald’s now serves Mighty Wings. Chicken wings that is. Confession: when I first heard about wings at McDonald’s, I was picturing buffalo wings. The kind you get at a bar … Continue reading "Craving Buffalo Wings? Go Naked."
I’ll be honest…picky eaters are stressful. One of the biggest, biggest barriers to healthy living can be pickiness. Maybe it’s your own. Maybe it’s your spouse. Many times it’s your kiddos. When I ask parents about their experience with picky eaters I hear things like: “It doesn’t matter what I put in front of her, if … Continue reading "What to do with a Picky Eater."
The Mission Of Food Coach Me LLC To provide practical, everyday nutrition guidance in a positive way that gives hope and confidence to individuals who seek a healthy lifestyle and weight control. When I was in college I scoffed a little when I had to write a Mission Statement for an assignment. They were cheesy … Continue reading "Practical, Positive, Everyday Nutrition."
I really, really like eggs. An inexpensive and easy to use protein. Also, versatile and can be made delicious in lots of ways. Unfortunately for some, eggs aren’t always a favorite. I get the question quite often “what can I eat for breakfast when I hate eggs?” When you are focusing on a protein and plant … Continue reading "Egg Free Breakfast Ideas"
I have been a Registered Dietitian for four years now. Sounds like only a few years, and yet feels like many. In these four years I have seen hundreds of clients (and I’ve seen them lose thousands of pounds). And somewhere in there, I have seen maybe 100 food journals. Okay I’m making that number … Continue reading "Food Journaling – Helping or Hurting?"
