Food Challenges

Meatless Monday Challenge

February 15, 2011
World War II poster

With Oprah going vegan for a week and the popularity of Michael Pollan’s book In Defense of Food, you have probably heard the term “Meatless Monday”.  Meatless Monday actually originated in World War I when the US government encouraged citizens to decrease their consumption of the food staples meat and wheat to aid in the [...]

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Veggie Adventures & Technical Difficulties

January 11, 2011

Last week, I challenged you to take either the Hated Veggie Challenge or the New Veggie Adventure Challenge.  I am excited to report that many of you have taken me up on one or the other.  So far, the winner for most hated veggie is brussels sprouts.  I would love to hear about what you [...]

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New Veggie Adventure Challenge

January 5, 2011

Many of you liked the idea of the Hated Veggie Challenge, but couldn’t think of a vegetable you don’t like.  I realized that I can’t think of one either.  So for you all of you veggie lovers, I would like to throw out a new challenge.  Go to the store and pick up something you [...]

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Take the Hated Veggie Challenge

January 1, 2011

This year at Inspired RD, I want to throw out challenges for you.  I want to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone both in food and fitness.  I hope you will participate because it is only when we step out our ordinary routine that we can do something extraordinary. Challenge number one [...]

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