Enjoyment is huge! Enjoyment is why we do many things in life, and why we don’t do others. Unfortunately, for many, there simply isn’t any enjoyment in increasing your physical activity. This is a major bummer. Mostly because we all know the major health benefits of exercise. I’m not talking about the benefits of looking better, but the general improvements to mood, heart health….. I think we should redefine what activity is, and make sure it includes an element of fun and silliness. Am I right?
Fun and Healthy Recipes for Football Season
September 7th, 2015
College football season is now in full swing! In many households, game days are either spend outside tailgating & watching or in the living room. Either way, you’re more likely to not be moving around much (except for the occasional jumping when a big play is made) and you’re both drinking & eating lots of […]
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Kids Eat Right, even when they’re picky
August 30th, 2015
Picky eaters. Every parent runs into this problem at some point (or points) while their children grow up. This stage may last a few days, months, or even years. Parents worry about their children’s pickiness and whether or not they’re getting the important nutrients and energy they need to grow, learn, and well just be […]
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Healthy eating tips for kids: Breakfast
August 17th, 2015
Odds are that school has already started, and in just a few short weeks Utah kids will all be back to the learning grindstone. What typically comes with the initiation of another school year is a lot of business and long days for your kids! Packed days can go both ways: kids can again be […]
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Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month & National S’more Day!
August 10th, 2015
Today is national s’more day! I think it’s my favorite holiday behind the 4th of July, Christmas, and New Years. Give me a solid hour and I’ll tell you all about why s’mores are the perfect dessert, but we could all just eat one instead & realize why they’re so great! S’mores are an excellent […]
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Happy Kids Eat Right Month
August 3rd, 2015
I can’t believe it’s already August! August is a great month for eaters (which is everyone, right?), we have the whole month to celebrate the following foods: Sandwiches Catfish Brownies at brunch Paninis Peach month And the 2nd week of August is Nat’l apple week (wahoo apples!) All of these food holidays are awesome & […]
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Nutrition and Pregnancy, and What it Really Means to Eat for Two By Caitlin Boyer
July 27th, 2015
Thanks again to Caitlin Boyer, Neonatal ICU dietitian for sharing her great tips on eating well during pregnancy! The 9 months of pregnancy represents the most intense period of growth and development humans ever experience. At no other time in life are the benefits of good nutrition more obvious than during pregnancy. If you are […]
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Confessions of A Food Safety Fanatic by Melanie Starita
July 20th, 2015
Melanie used to be a Utah RD, until the military moved her cute family across the US. But she’ll always be one of our own. Here’s her take on the importance of food safety. Summertime brings two of my favorite things: picnics and grilling. However, two of my favorite things sometimes lead to a potentially […]
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Utah Dietitians Visit Grass Fed Beef Farm
July 13th, 2015
A month or so ago, Utah dietitians had the opportunity to visit Crandall Farms (who grows Jones Creek Beef), a beef farm in Utah County. This was a great opportunity to learn about because as a dietitian, I get lots of questions about the food science and agricultural arm of foods. To be honest, I […]
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Family Friendly Sangria Popsicles
June 29th, 2015
Who else is dying in this Utah heat wave? I love the summer and all the outdoor possibilities, but really, how fun is a good hike or just being outside when it’s 100 degrees? I created this recipe a couple months ago for a Welch’s recipe contest & still think it’s one of the most […]
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