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5 Ways to Cure Your Cabin Fever
It’s easy to say “It’s too cold out” and retreat to the couch on winter evenings and weekends. It’s true that the winter months can be difficult to maintain our physical activity routines. If you live...
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How to Combat Picky Eaters
I’ve often heard, “My child is so picky! He won’t eat anything!” This can be very frustrating for parents and can lead them down a road of constant struggles. It is important to remember that...
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Ask a Dietitian RECAP
Last week nearly 100 people attended our “Ask a Dietitian” panel discussion! There were a lot of great questions and conversations. In case you missed it (or would like a recap), we wanted to share our...
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Do your eating habits need a check-up?
Check-Ups. Our bodies need them, our eyes and teeth need them and even our cars need them. You know what else needs a nice check-up from time to time? Your diet. If you are unsure of where to start,...
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4 Healthy Heart Tips
Happy American Heart Month! Each February, we bring awareness to the importance of a healthy heart. Why is this important? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. It is true that...
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Are GMOs Healthy or Harmful?
Genetically Modified Organisms…what a complicated topic. A question about the safety of GMOs was asked at our recent Doctor Is In, Ask a Dietitian panel. This is also a question that my family and I...
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Turn Your Weakness into Strength
Weaknesses. We all have them regardless if we are willing to admit it or not. They come in all shapes and sizes whether it is managing a budget, running behind all the time, hitting the gym regularly...
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Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
Happy National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month has evolved from a one-week celebration in March to a month-long observance. This year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” The idea...
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Excuse me!
Breaking wind, backdoor trumpet, a misguided burp…if you haven’t figured it out yet, I am referring to a fart. Talking about gas may not be a comfortable topic for most people but somebody has got to...
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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
This past summer, the American Chemistry Council stated that the American household wastes $640 on average per year in food without even knowing it. Just think of what we could do with an extra $640!...
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Calorie counting got you down?
Calorie counting can be a big debate nowadays. In fact, I have started this blog several times only to delete it due to many diverse viewpoints—as well as my own mixed feelings on the topic....
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Just for Moms: Breastfeeding Pep Talk
While you are reading my post today, I should be on maternity leave with baby #3. What a blessing children can be, but also a lot of work. Something that can take a lot of work as a new mom or...
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Off to the Farmers’ Market
Last night we kicked off another year of the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds! Time and time again, we share how important a well balanced diet with fresh fruits and...
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Bouncing Back after Baby
There are some things that you just don’t quite fully understand until you experience it yourself. Many of you would agree that having a baby is at the top of that list. Like many women, I faced...
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How to Pick a Good One
We want to feed our family the best quality fruits and vegetables to balance your plate. When you are at the grocery store or farmers’ market, how do you pick fresh fruits and vegetables? Here are some...
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Do You Really Need to Wash Your Vegetables?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has recently released the “Dirty Dozen” list of vegetables and fruits for 2016. The EWG analyzes test results of thousands of samples of vegetables and fruits...
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Do you have an anxiety disorder?
Everyone gets nervous, anxious or worried from time to time by things like public speaking, major life changes, financial issues, and difficulties with work or home life. For some people, these worries...
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Can I eat seafood when I’m pregnant?
I was recently meeting with a patient to discuss nutrition recommendations for Gestational Diabetes. In talking to the patient about her dietary habits, she revealed that she loves fish and seafood but...
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9 Tips for Packing a School Lunch
I’m starting to shed tears thinking about school starting back up again. I’m sending my first born off to kindergarten this year. I cry anytime I think about it, and believe it or not, I’m shedding...
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Fresh Veggie Noodles
I did it! I jumped on the zucchini noodle bandwagon and bought a spiralizer. I thought, let’s see if I’ve really been missing out. Well, I have been missing out. What a fun tool and my kids love to...
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