EGGS have become an important staple in our diet: a stabilizer in baked goods, an emulsifier in condiments, and of course, as a yummy breakfast food! In addition, they are a great source of protein and other important nutrients. So, it can be quite disturbing to hear there is a massive egg recall. Running to […]
Foodie Friday: Bananas
Did you know that there’s a “food holiday” almost every day of the whole year? Some of them are silly (National Food-on-a-stick Day?!), and some of them promote foods that I don’t think necessarily need more advertising (National Cheese Doodle Day?!), but some of them feature good old fruits and veggies! Friday August 27th is […]
7 Keys to Make Exercise a Habit
So, you’ve decided to start making exercise an important part of your life. First of all, good for you! It feels great to make your health a priority, doesn’t it? But it’s not always easy to start an exercise program, especially if you haven’t been active in a while. Or maybe you’ve simply gotten off […]
5 Ways to Jazz Up Your Smoothies
Smoothies are a wonderful way to pack in a lot of nutrients in a portable and convenient package, as well as being great options for post-workout nutrition when the right ingredients are included. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can get into a smoothie “rut” where I end up making the same one […]
How to Successfully Make Changes to Lose Weight
Getting fit and losing weight requires making lifestyle and behavioral changes in both diet and exercise. Getting fit and losing weight, like buying a brand new car, is a decision one has to make. There are costs and benefits to every decision we make, so it is important to weigh the pros and cons of […]
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Foodie Friday: Fresh Picked Corn
Today, corn has been incorporated into the American diet in many ways. The use of high fructose corn syrup and other refined corn products are not beneficial to American’s health. However, fresh corn is a different story. Corn, like all other vegetables, is packed full of vital nutrients and phytochemicals. Fresh corn has high amounts […]
The Baby Food Diet: Is it for You?
No, you’re eyes aren’t fooling you. You have read the title correctly; I am talking about the baby food diet. This has recently gained popularity through the endorsement of several celebrities. But what exactly does this diet entail, and is it nutritionally sound for an adult? Actually, you can check out this article in the […]
Back to School Nutrition: Packing Healthy Lunches
Today, my kiddos already have their first day of school! Back to school time is a bittersweet time for us parents. While we’re a little relieved that the hectic pace of summer pool time, baseball/softball games and sleepovers are winding down, some of us have moments of sadness (and joy!) that we won’t have our […]
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Nutritionists Love Chocolate, Too!
There are a few things that come with the territory when you are a registered dietitian. First, when people are eating unhealthy in front of you, they feel justified to tell you why they are eating it. In reality, I’m not looking or judging what others are eating unless a client is coming to me […]
Alcohol: Your Calorie Guide to Drink and Still Lose Weight
In addition to drinking responsibly, why not take it to the next level and drink healthy? I’m not saying you have to avoid all alcohol, although in our book, I do recommend avoiding alcohol for the first 2 weeks to jumpstart your weight loss. Heck, I love enjoying a nice glass of vino myself but […]
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Foodie Friday: Grapefruit
The actual beginnings of the grapefruit are not clear; the best indications are that the tart fruit is a hybrid cross between the sweet orange and sour shaddock (a citrus fruit as well). However, there is no documentation of the intentional cross. Somehow, this fruit that so many people love to eat has evolved and […]
5 Meal Planning Tips
We all struggle with the time crunch during the week – between work, family, exercise, and often traffic it can be hard to find the time to put together healthy meals. A favorite tip of mine to help me deal with my family’s busy schedule is to take advantage of one day a week to […]
IDEA Conference in Los Angeles + Favorite Breakfast
Last week I attended to IDEA World Expo in Los Angeles which is the biggest fitness expo in the World! It was so much fun hearing about the latest and greatest in fitness, connecting with some friends, and meeting some wonderful new people during my book signing for The All-Pro Diet at The National Honey […]
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Foodie Friday: Pineapple
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits that are especially fun to eat in the summer. In fact, they are my 9 year-old daughter’s favorite ingredient for her custom made smoothies! I definitely recommend eating fresh pineapple whenever possible. Pineapple is often uses in desserts, salads, and mixed fruit. Pineapples are a bromeliad fruit, which means that […]
Pregnancy Nutrition
Pregnancy is a time when women need to be especially aware of the nutrients they are putting in their bodies. The fetus is 100% dependent on the mother for good nutrition; a healthy diet during gestation is essential for the development of a healthy baby. Every nutrient plays an important role in the developing fetus’s […]
3 Ways to Get Your Leafy Greens
It’s one of the most popular nutrition and diet tips out there: Eat more leafy green vegetables. Whereas some diet advice in the media is not always correct (see my previous Diet Quiz I, Diet Quiz II to dispel some nutrition myths!), this recommendation is actually legitimate. Leafy greens are not only nutritious, loaded with […]
Mitzi Dulan’s New Adventure Boot Camp Starts SOON!
Are you tired of taking your kids to camps all summer long? I signed my kids up for the following camps this summer: two volleyball camps, vacation bible school, Outdoor Education Laboratory and you throw in softball for one kid, teeball for the other (which I helped coach) plus tennis for both kids and you […]
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Food Dyes: What You Need To Know!
Did you know that approximately fifteen million pounds of artificial coloring is included in foods each year? This startling information makes the recent reports on the dangers of food dyes even more unsettling. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently published the report “Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks” detailing how unsafe […]
