Monthly Archives: October 2010

Nutrition Counseling and Consulting

Tricky Veggies for Kids

Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Diana

I heard an interesting piece on the radio yesterday about efforts to increase the nutritional value of foods served at school lunches. These include highlighting healthier foods with better lighting, rearranging the way different options are presented to the kids … Continue reading →

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Why I Exercise

Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 by Diana

By now, we all know that a good diet and regular exercise are the foundation of staying healthy. The specter of a family history of heart disease or diabetes can be a big incentive for some of us to keep … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Banana Guard!

Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 by Diana

Most every time I sent a banana in my girls’ lunchboxes, it would come home sad, bruised and uneaten. They said that the bananas got smushed in their lunchboxes and then were “too gross” to eat. I pack everything in … Continue reading →

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Fruity Lunchbox Chicken Salad

Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Diana

What’s the most popular lunchbox item in the Nourish kitchen right now? Fruity Chicken Salad, featuring sweet, crispy apples from the farmers market! Sometimes I serve it on a sandwich, other times as a wrap in a whole grain tortilla … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance, Meridia

Posted on Friday, October 8, 2010 by Diana

Yet another diet drug has been pulled from the market. Read the story here.  In the quest for a quick fix for overweight and obesity, people have been putting their health at real risk. This quote pretty much sums it … Continue reading →

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Favorite Fall Breakfast!

Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 by Diana

Fall is here and that means the return of hot breakfasts. One of the easiest and healthiest breakfasts for busy, chilly fall mornings is this recipe for the ever-popular pumpkin oatmeal. With plenty of complex carbs, protein and vitamins, it … Continue reading →

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More Healthy Lunches

Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 by Diana

Check out this guest blog post by a fellow RD for another take on healthy lunches. Sometimes we focus so much on what our children are eating that it can be easy to neglect what’s in our own lunches!

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