One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a mom is that I should never assume anything about my kids. They surprise me all the time! Like the time Joe, my overly cautious child, rode Space Mountain at Disneyland and said, “Huh, that wasn’t scary at all.” Or the time Leila asked for salami and clementines for breakfast. Kids are a curious bunch. So why do we limit their…
I’m breaking my blogging hiatus to bring you this important petition. You may remember my post last month about Dietitians for Professional Integrity. I appreciate your words of support, and now is the time to act. You can show your support for my profession and for me personally by signing this petition on Change.org. Once you are registered with Change.org, it is a simple click to sign. I hope you’ll…
***Contest has now ended**** When I met Michelle Dudash a few months ago, not only was she the cutest little mama I ever did see, but her passion for food was instantly apparent. She has a way of taking the seemingly overwhelming chore of getting healthy meals on the table that everyone in the family will actually eat, and turning it into a quick and simple task that anyone can…
Recently, I cofounded a group called Dietitians for Professional Integrity. Since then, I’ve had a few dietitians tell me how sad they are that I’m part of this group, I guess because they think we are against dietitians. That could not be further from the truth. And I’ll be honest, I hate confrontation. Hate it. But there is a time to speak up, and that time is now. Below is…
The National Peanut Board blog asked me to share my celiac story this month. I’m talking about the challenges of being diagnosed with celiac disease as an adult, and what I’ve learned so far. You can read part one here. I also want to point you to this post by Gluten Dude and encourage you to sign the petition against bullying. I don’t know whether Joe or Leila will…
This morning, before the sun came up, I headed out to the other side of town to pay a visit to our local CBS morning news. Because it’s National Read Your Nutrition Labels Day (yes, it’s a real thing), we talked about debunking some of the claims on the front of food packages. Low Sugar: Before reaching for that low sugar item, take a peek at the ingredient list. Are…
Today I’m over at Van’s Natural Foods talking about getting healthy as you start your spring cleaning. Lots of tips for your kitchen and home gym! I love everything about spring. The opening of the windows, the blooming of the trees (ah-choo!), and the inevitable urge to clean. I go room to room, organizing and purging, donating and trashing. Not only my wardrobe, but my office, kitchen and home gym…