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Everything in Moderation: Do we make good choices about our health?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted January 17, 2013 at 9:53pm

Photo from eurweb.comIt's the beginning of a new year, which means (a) your gym is probably packed with new people who you will see a few times and then never again, or (b) YOU are that person joining a gym. Everyone is talking about health these days, ...more

Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 15, 2013 at 5:43pm

I recently had dinner at a new friend’s house. We met in childbirth class and we have infants about a week apart! Her husband wanted to “impress” me with his healthy culinary skills. (and he did!) Part of the dinner he served was this butternut squ...more

My Resolutions Made Easier with My Fitness Pal
by Pretty Tough
posted January 10, 2013 at 3:55pm

The My Fitness Pal “Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker” app is an easy and efficient way to keep ambitious New Year’s resolutions in check. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, and Windows 7 devices. The best part? I...more

Simple Ingredient Substitutions for a Healthier 2013
by Performance Nutrition
posted January 4, 2013 at 8:24am

Looking for al lighter start to 2013 and a way to recover from all of that holiday eating? I shared my favorite ingredient substitutions with Tracye Hutchins of CBS Better Mornings Atlanta on January 2nd: Simple food substitutions for healthier 2013. ...more

5 Habits Worth “Giving Up” This Year
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 3, 2013 at 8:29pm

For many people, New Years Resolutions are set so they “make up” for all the “bad stuff” over the holidays. Usually the resolutions involve unrealistic and irrational goals and whole categories of foods they are going to “give up”, but that b...more

Warm stew for a cold night
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 3, 2013 at 8:25pm

You know you’re getting old when …. It was a popular statement around Christmas as friends and family opened presents, excited to receive things which, well, normally don’t score high on the thrilling scale. But then again, they are still toys to u...more

Stay Warm with Comfort Foods
by Performance Nutrition
posted December 21, 2012 at 8:24am

Everyone has at least one favorite dish they fall back on when the weather gets cold and they crave warm foods and the comfort of family dishes passed down from generation to generation. And though they satisfy your taste buds, traditional comfort foods a...more

Crowd Pleasing Tips and Nutrition Twists for Holiday Meals
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 19, 2012 at 8:57pm

Everyone loves their holiday traditions, but this year why not kick up traditional recipes? I was on WBAL in Baltimore and on Let’s Talk Live in D.C. recently sharing some secret ingredients and simple tricks that will turn your meal into a delicio...more

The Food Lover’s Healthy Habits Cookbook Launch and Free Giveaway!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 19, 2012 at 8:04am

I’m so excited to announce the launch of Janet Helm’s new book: The Food Lover’s Healthy Habits Cookbook, which is available today on Amazon. It makes a perfect holiday gift for your food lover friend or family member, and is packed with...more

Holiday eating strategy (Byline to Finish line blog)
by Byline to Finish Line
posted December 19, 2012 at 8:01am

The flat screen televisions hang in a row at the front of the room, perched as distractions for treadmill sufferers, like myself. Interval workouts this time of year (even with the balmy temperatures) put me inside on the treadmill. Boring? Yes. Unbearabl...more

Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Meal Ideas
by Performance Nutrition
posted December 12, 2012 at 8:19am

You’ve seen them. The people who faithfully go to the gym day after day and spend quality time on the cardio equipment and in the weight room. Yet their bodies never seem to make any visible changes. They are training. But they aren’t training...more

You Booze, You Lose. How Alcohol Can Wreck Your Athletic Performance
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 27, 2012 at 7:36am

It’s called a beer gut for a reason. But, over drinking will do more than just cover up those abs you’ve been working so hard for. Take a close look at how it will wreck your athletic performance: Athletic Performance & Recovery Alcohol ...more

Healthy Seasonal Foods Your Family will Love
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 27, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week I was on Let’s Talk Live! sharing some delicious, and healthy recipes that are perfect for the holiday season and take advantage of seasonal produce. Check out the full video here and see below for a few of the recipes I shared: Lean on L...more

UGA vs. Georgia Tech – Tailgating with Georgia’s Finest Foods
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 23, 2012 at 5:56pm

UGA vs. Georgia Tech is one of college football’s most intense rivalries, dating back to 1893. It has been described as Clean Old-Fashioned Hate complete with taunting, pranks and a sea of gold, navy, red and black. But, you can do even more to show...more

The Great Gluten Debate
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 21, 2012 at 1:24pm

Get two passionate Italian scientists in the room and you are in for a show. If the nitty gritty details about mucosal villous atrophy sound about as exciting as reading a manual on how to fix your vacuum cleaner, at least you’ll be entertained by t...more

Nutrition to Fuel Your Best Golf
by golfbeth
posted November 8, 2012 at 5:17pm

Generally speaking, golfers have terrible nutritional habits on the course. Think about what is available at your standard snack bar on the way to the 10th tee – hot dogs, candy bars, sodas, etc....more

Breast cancer: Give yourself fighting chance
by Performance Nutrition
posted November 4, 2012 at 12:35pm

Breast cancer awareness month is over but the fight to find a cure and discuss prevention strategies shouldn’t take a backseat just because the pink ribbons are slowly disappearing from store shelves. If this disease hasn’t touched you, it wil...more

7 Eggcellent Reasons to Eat Eggs
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 24, 2012 at 7:42pm

I’m excited to share content with fellow RD bloggers Julie Upton and Katherine Brookings of Appetite for Health. Each month, we exchange our favorite posts and re-post them on our own blogs. So, you will start to see some more of my writing on their...more

Easy, Delicious and Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 22, 2012 at 2:12pm

Fall is in the air, and it’s in our food as well. From lattes to cupcakes,  the unmistakable flavors that signify the changes of season are all  around us. Yes, I’m talking about pumpkin and the warm spices that go  with it, l...more

#FNCE Session Recap: Food Addiction
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 10, 2012 at 9:52am

I sat in on a session that addressed the question “Can people  get addicted to palatable food?”. It was led by Gene-Jack Wang, MD and Karen Beerbower, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD. Dr. Wang presented a series of research findings associating reduced...more

Looking for the Best Nutrition Bar?
by Performance Nutrition
posted October 5, 2012 at 8:45am

Nutrition bars fit a need: they are convenient. Portable nutrition at it’s best, no stopping, no drive throughs and your hunger pangs are taken care of in an instant. So which bar is best for you? That depends on your particular nutrition needs. Ho...more

How To Stop Feeling Selfish About ‘Me Time’
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 3, 2012 at 9:07pm

For the working mom, finding time for yourself might seem like something of the past. When 4 out of 10 working moms describe themselves as “always rushed” and only 13% of moms with full-time jobs think their work-life scenario is best for chil...more

Enjoy Delicious Winter Veggies with this Roasted Vegetable Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 2, 2012 at 10:00pm

Now that grilling season is winding down, I wanted to share with you a great recipe for roasting vegetables. Roasting is a good alternative for grilling in the chilly late fall and winter months. It really brings out the flavors of the vegetables, and coo...more

Fighting Food Cravings
by Performance Nutrition
posted September 26, 2012 at 9:13am

It’s 4:30 pm and you’re staring at the computer but can’t seem to read the words on the screen. Instead you are completely immersed in the thought of a light and fluffy cupcake topped ever so gracefully with swirls of sweet light yellow ...more

Food & Nutrition Trend Setters – the Latest & Greatest from Expo East 2012
by Performance Nutrition
posted September 25, 2012 at 9:05am

Natural Products  Expo East and West showcase the latest and greatest in natural, organic and healthy products. Here is a review of the trends I saw as well as some of my show favorites: Coconut – this flavor trend is still growing and can be...more

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