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- On the Road and Feeling Good - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Michelle StewartThere is a trip on tap for most folks during the summer-whether it is an extended trip on public transportation or a road trip to regional attractions with friends and family, food comes into the picture. What and when are we going eat? Food for thought is the key to health wise choices when ...
Views: 1772 - Keep a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michelle StewartI love people and as dietician I want folks to know real love is not about sweet words, flowers and making whoopee. Real love is about making sure the loved ones in your life have healthy hearts and are living a lifestyle that will keep those hearts in good shape or help them become ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Eight Steps Aid Autumn Stress Management - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe've all enjoyed the summer months, but heading into Indian Summer and autumn, we may be challenged with anxiety and stress. This season is busier---school, kids' activities, work projects with year-end wrap up looming, less daylight and all those activities linked to preparedness for cold ...
Views: 1361 - Go Red for Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartThe month is about love and there is no better way to say I love you than to share heart healthy insight with friends, family and loved ones. For so many years when the topic was heart health most of the info was based on what the medical profession knew about men and their heart health. ...
Views: 1309 - The Dinner Table - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartAt the end of a good dinner body and soul both enjoy a remarkable sense of well-being. --Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Though written in the 19th century, this quote from a leading food essayist holds true today. Although we are all balancing a full plate of activities and tasks, dinner ...
Views: 1308 - Plan Ahead to Survive House Arrest - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is constant year to year is plans may have to change. And that is what so many of my clients are looking at as Mother Nature is spreading cold and in some areas ...
Views: 1306 - Energy in Your Pocket - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Michelle StewartI am always asked "How can I keep my energy up and eat less?" The quick answer in a nutshell focuses on the nutritious options of nuts. All nuts with the exception of peanuts are from the fruits of trees. Peanuts are actually legumes, growing as pods burrowed under the ground. Nuts are ...
Views: 1204 - Good Health at Any Age - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Michelle StewartI get a lot of questions on food choices... "How can I avoid wrinkles, belly fat, loss of skin elasticity and reading glasses?" In short, folks want to know my anti-aging secrets. My first response is look at the up side----did you think about the alternative to aging? OK now that I've helped ...
Views: 1195 - Guidelines for Vacation Well-Being - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Michelle StewartWhether you travel by train, boat, plane, auto or bus, a vacation is something to look forward to. You want to experience and enjoy all that a vacation can offer. So here are a few tips to help guarantee that stress and drama are not your travel companions. Planning One of the first things ...
Views: 1130 - What's the Story on Diabetes? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Michelle StewartAs a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), that is one question I am asked regularly. Folks need to know the 411 on diabetes and pre-diabetes. People should also know what the difference is between the two. When you hear any version of the word diabetes it can make you feel like you've ...
Views: 1102 - Holiday Helps to Manage Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Michelle StewartNovember is National Diabetes Month and the Center for Disease Control reports that there are 29.1 million people diagnosed and undiagnosed, that are challenged with this disease in the United States. As a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) I focus on wise food choices throughout the year. As the ...
Views: 1087 - Celebrate Father's Day With Grilling for Good Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Michelle StewartThe third Sunday in June is the designated date that marks Father's Day. Though it was recognized in the early 20th century, it did not become an official holiday until 1972----58 years after Mother's Day was proclaimed in 1914!! I'm not sure why it took so long for the official proclamation, ...
Views: 1025 - Trending Toward Health and Well-Being in 2013, Part II - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Michelle StewartHeading into the New Year there are resolutions, goals, trends and lists forecasting activities and interests for the next 12 months. Trends viewed through the prism of annual predictions include: 1. Health 2. Sustainability 3. Increasing Use and Consumption of Greens 4. Snacking & ...
Views: 1020 - Fresh From the Farmers' Market - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Michelle StewartAlthough farmers' markets or curb markets as they're called in some parts of the country date back to the era of the family farm, these days the markets are sprouting up all over. No longer relegated to early Saturday mornings, today they are up and running as weekday events in central business ...
Views: 1017 - Create a Hot Celebration With Healthy Style - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartIf you're anything like me you're wearing several hats, juggling a too long list of tasks on your schedule. Add the periodic special occasion celebration and you may find your mood swinging toward a bad "hatitude." No worries-just plan something easy on the host and enjoyable for ...
Views: 997 - Spa In Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Michelle StewartI've been cleaning in the kitchen and the challenge reminds me of how versatile our foodstuffs can be. I uncovered several items that can have duo roles----oatmeal, bananas, avocado, and pumpkin. Each of these foods provide nourishment to keep you healthy from the inside and bonus benefits, of a ...
Views: 982 - Food Gifts for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michelle StewartWhen selecting gifts savvy shoppers have mastered the art of choosing the perfect gift-that's the one the recipients will feel were chosen expressly for them. Anyone can upgrade their gifting skills---it is simply a matter of tapping into our senses, and using your eyes and ears to learn what ...
Views: 977 - Coffee, Wine, Weed & Health - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Michelle StewartThe past few weeks have included buzz-worthy info on coffee, wine, weed and health. The three stimulants can be addictive, enjoy a robust retail market (weed in limited states) and may have health benefits. My clients and readers of this blog know my mantra—“There is no one thing that is all ...
Views: 969 - Dish Up Nuts, Seeds and Legumes for Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartIn looking at food trends for the coming year, Nielsen research indicates that ninety-one percent of people say they snack daily and snacking is on the rise among all age groups and genders. And I am encouraged that folks are focusing more on snacks that are rich in nutrients like nuts, seeds ...
Views: 969 - True or False-Is the Freshman Fifteen Real? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Michelle StewartThe "freshman 15" is the name for the weight gain that incoming students often see during their first year of college. In this era when food has more "cred," aka credibility, campus dining halls and restaurants offer more options than years ago. Research indicates that the "freshman 15" is both ...
Views: 964 - What's Cooking for Multigenerational Meals? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Michelle StewartPulling together the household menu can be challenging especially if the household includes helicopter parents, boomerang kids, doting grandparents and other folks on occasion. Everyone wants their fav foods, seasoned to their liking and cooked a certain way. One of the first things is to try ...
Views: 964 - Farm to Table to Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Michelle StewartThere has been a boom in farmers' markets in recent years. The USDA produces a farmers' market directory that lists more than 8,000 markets, and an increase of 76 percent since 2008! If you're a market enthusiast, you know the local market delivers a bounty of good things to eat; the catch is to ...
Views: 960 - Stay, Cool and Calm-Stress Less - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Michelle StewartLast month we lost an hour of sleep with daylight savings time. This month the tax man cometh, Mother Nature is sending spring storms and the event calendar says that April is Stress Awareness Month. Now I know most of you don’t need the calendar to remind you about stress. According to the ...
Views: 936 - DIET Is a FOUR-LETTER WORD - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Michelle StewartThere are words we like to discourage using. Particularly troublesome are the four letter words. One that folks really hate using is the "Diet" word. As a matter of fact, research from the NPD Group shows that in 2012, only 23 percent of women say they were on a diet. When women were surveyed in ...
Views: 928 - Indulge in Chocolate and Red Wine for Heart Health - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Michelle StewartI've had a few calls from my chocoholic clients asking "how much chocolate can I eat." People are consuming chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and before, during and after dinner, thanks to the creativity of the chocolate industry. We eat approximately 12 pounds per person per year. Women eat more ...
Views: 928 - The Fast Diet - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Michelle StewartYou know people ask me about all kinds of diets. The Grapefruit Diet, the Atkins Diet, the Palm Beach Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and the list goes on. These days the questions are about the fast diet currently the diet of the day that is popular in Britain. The diet like many of the country's ...
Views: 926 - Tailgate for Well-Being - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe’re well into the football season and whether your team runs plays with pint-size players, the Friday night lights group or the NFL, dishing up good things to eat is a big part of the game. Game day snacks are often not the best choice for the well-being lifestyle. Now I am not trying to ...
Views: 923 - African American Botanist Sowed Seeds of Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Michelle StewartThere is a long list of “power foods,” and at the top of the heap you’ll find sweet potatoes and peanuts. Surprisingly the two have more in common than their popularity on the “hot” list. Both of the foodstuffs were studied by Dr. George Washington Carver who invented numerous uses for them. ...
Views: 922 - Bitter Is Better - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Michelle StewartWhen asked about flavor profiles it is rare for folks to respond enthusiastically that they "love bitter." Bitter is one of the basic tastes that our taste buds identify along with sweet, salty, and sour. An affinity for bitter is influenced by several factors including taste experiences, ...
Views: 921 - 10 Tips for Airline Travel Well-Being - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Michelle StewartWith travel season coming up it is good to remember that with travel, planning is everything. The proactive travel plan can ease frustrations and minimize stress, both of which are at odds with the well-being lifestyle. Whether you are jetting off for rest and relaxation or the next client ...
Views: 920 - Let's Talk Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Michelle StewartTurkey is almost the protein of the month as we head into the end of the year holidays. Long associated with American history, it is one of the most popular protein choices. In addition to whole bird options, folks are now gobbling up turkey as burgers, bacon, hot dogs, luncheon meats and ...
Views: 914 - Soul Foods to Power Foods - They're Good For You - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Michelle StewartI recently visited Brazil experiencing the culture and beauty of this southernmost country. In most cultures there are foods that are consistently linked to the particular culture. In Brazil, it is the flavor-rich black bean and meat stew or feijoada (fayzhe-wada), typically served with rice. In ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Dish Up Good Taste and Flavor for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2014 from Michelle StewartMarch is National Nutrition Month and one of the keys in making nutritious choices is taste. Does it taste good? According to the dictionary taste is the ability to identify sweet, sour, bitter, or salty qualities of a dissolved substance through the taste buds, on the tongue. In addition to the ...
Views: 897 - Is it Time to Eat? - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Michelle StewartTiming can be everything “in the right place at the right time” and this phrase can also sum up the time slot you choose to fuel your body. Now in starting the day with your first meal, we know that it means you are breaking your fast aka-breakfast. But how many of you are consuming breakfast ...
Views: 896 - Waist-Watching? Add Soup, Whole Grains and Citrus - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2015 from Michelle StewartAs we start the New Year, I've had a ton of questions from my clients focusing on their interest in giving a jumpstart to their healthy lifestyle goals. I've had questions on the Green cleanse, shapely shakes, citrus cleanse, green tea diet, food lovers cleanse, and more. My response to those ...
Views: 896 - Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Michelle StewartIt is great to see that Spring is definitely on the way. Now is the time to seriously focus on the Spring cleaning of the refrigerator and pantry. I agree with you--it can be a grungy job but it’s one that has to be done. It is a great chance to clear out the clutter of fossil foodstuffs ...
Views: 889 - Shape Up Your Plate With Your Personal Dietary Style - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Michelle StewartOne of the great things about food is the diversity and the options available. Folks can choose their favorite foods and their dietary preferences. People may make changes in their eating styles for a number of reasons-some may affect change to be consistent with the fad of the day, budget ...
Views: 887 - Choose Health With Holiday Nosh and Nibbles - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Michelle StewartWhether it is Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the holiday season is filled with friends, fellowship and food. Now it’s the four-letter f-word aka Food that can get a person in trouble. Too often my clients reach out to me after indulging in the seasonal food swag. You know my mantra is “all ...
Views: 883 - Snack Wisely for Well-Being & Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2016 from Michelle StewartI have several clients who have upped their activity levels as they focus on the well-being lifestyle. One of the biggest challenges they’ve confessed to me is the tough time they have with snacking. We are a country of snackers and according to the NPD Group’s What America Eats report, Baby ...
Views: 882 - Trends on Tap for Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Michelle StewartIn providing advice and counsel for health and fitness I find my clients run the gamut from individuals focused on a personal plan, to health industry companies teaming up with employers to create plans supporting the company healthcare benefit goals. Both groups are interested in the trends ...
Views: 881 - 16 Tips for Healthwise Holiday Eating & Managing Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Michelle StewartLike so many of you, I glanced at the calendar and had that light bulb moment, realizing that the holiday season is on the doorstep. They’re lighting trees, promoting holiday gifts and stocking supermarkets with all the ingredients to cook up the seasonal dishes and desserts we love. One of ...
Views: 879 - Host or Party Goer?-Choose Wise & Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Michelle StewartBetween big time football games, awards shows and long weekends, before we know it this month will be over. Now I know how easy it can be to drop the ball and fumble your best laid plans to move toward a healthier lifestyle. No worries, you can easily make changes to incorporate your quest for ...
Views: 875 - Clean Eating, What’s it All About? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2017 from Michelle StewartThere has been a lot of chatter about clean eating and when you ask the omniscient Google, the search engine kicks out more than 61 million responses. In responding to my clients’ inquiries I try to rely on the “keep it simple” mantra—Clean eating is founded on the concept of being mindful of ...
Views: 870 - Fish on the Menu Helps Scale Back Calories - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Michelle StewartNow that Spring has arrived, I’ve had calls from several clients and organizations asking me to share information to help them shape up for events on their calendars. Whether it is the Summer wedding, vacation or annual gala they are now focusing with laser-like sharpness on what they can do to ...
Views: 868 - 'Facts Up Front' 411 - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Michelle StewartHave you ever noticed the similarities between food and fashion? In both industries visual are highly important, along with the use of good raw materials-good ingredients for food and good fabrics in the case of fashion. Every now and then fashion flips the script-the flourishes and fasteners ...
Views: 867 - Farmers Market Grows Well-Being - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Michelle StewartWe are hanging on to the last days of summer and those of us who live in regions with distinct seasons are trying to max out on outdoor activities and fresh local produce. Some folks may grow their own, but most of us (yours truly included) rely on the seasonal stock that we find at the local ...
Views: 858 - Early to Bed Adds Up to Good Health - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartNow when I started this article the other day it was late---too late to chat about sleep deprivation. I just couldn't give advice when I was absolutely doing the opposite. I went to bed. In what seemed like a few minutes I was awakened. It was not the alarm but a phone call at 4 a.m. from a ...
Views: 853 - Spring Forward With Fruits and Vegetables - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Michelle StewartNow that you've finished up the big meal from the Spring holiday, let's get the folks who strayed from their best laid "healthy" eating plan back on track. In this season of fresh tender vegetables and richly flavored fruits, these food groups come with plenty of the right stuff. Diets rich in ...
Views: 853 - Be Stroke Aware Year ‘Round - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Michelle StewartAs we wrap up the month designated for Stroke Awareness, let’s remember that it’s important to be mindful of our health and the symptoms of stroke every month. Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the World Heart Federation, the global stats show that every ...
Views: 851 - Lightened Up Tailgate Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Michelle StewartWhether it's Friday night lights, college or pro football, flavorful things to eat and drink are key to winning the tailgate game. Typical game day snacks aren't exactly the best choice for a balanced lifestyle, but with a little bit of planning, my suggestions will help you make lightened-up, ...
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