Today I'm going to tell you about what I do when people want to manage their weight but aren't sure they want to change. They made an appointment with me so I know there is something that makes them somewhat uncomfortable. Linda's story might help you too. At my first appointment with Linda she blurted out “I know what to do. I just don’t do it.” “Do you know why?” I asked “I’m rebellious” she said. “I got tired of watching my diet. Ever since I was a kid my mom was always on me about my weight and how much I ate. Something snapped in me in my 20s. I rebelled and ate and ate.I gained a lot … [Read more...]
How to Plan Healthy, Quick and Easy Meals
Planning healthy, quick and easy meals is easier than you might think. You can eat foods you already enjoy. You don't need any special foods or skills -- no label reading or counting. Many people have heard false information about how to eat when you have diabetes but you can plan easy meals you already love. Here are some common misconceptions about nutrition for diabetes: You shouldn't eat anything white-no bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. You have to make a separate meal and can't eat what the rest of your family is eating. You should just eat vegetables and meat. You … [Read more...]
Rant of the Dietitian’s Husband
The Dietitian’s Husband shares his weight loss transformation and rants along the way. My husband, Bob, occasionally delights me by offering to be my GUEST BLOGGER. He shares what it is like being married to a registered dietitian nutritionist. (There are many misperceptions!). His articles are my most popular. Enjoy! So, I was on one of my very infrequent forays into social media and my attention was captured by a guy doing some pretty impressive exercises. He did handstands, pushups and handsprings. He was a mass of lean muscle and tendons. Then I learned he was over 60 years old! … [Read more...]
Veggie Lasagna Recipe that is Speedy Quick!
I'm trying a lot of recipes out of a new cookbook and they are so good! I know it's hot outside and you might not be thinking about Veggie Lasagna this time of year. But we have air-conditioning right? The title of the cookbook says exactly what I look for in recipes. Eat What You Love: Quick and Easy: Great Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat, and Calories by Marlene Koch. She's a registered dietitian AND culinary expert who really knows how to maximize nutrition and minimize sugar and fat in recipes that taste great. This Veggie Lasagna base of refrigerated cheese ravioli substitutes for cooking … [Read more...]
Plant Based Diet: Lentil Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Recently I’ve been getting a bunch of questions about plant-based diets. People want to know if it’s something they should try. Of course, the answer is, it depends on the person. So today, I’ll give you a little information to help you with that decision. I will share what a plant-based diet is, the benefits, and, as an added bonus, “my” Lentil Spaghetti Sauce recipe. (I got it from a nurse I worked with at the Roanoke City Health Department in the 80s!). So, what is a plant-based diet? There really isn’t a specific definition (kind of like “clean” eating). To some people it means being … [Read more...]
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