TheHonestDietitian Blog Posts

• Gnu Bars Review & Giveaway!
  on Oct 8, 2011 in fiber giveaway review
  Now that we know how important fiber is & how little most of us get, check out these wonderful fiber-filled Gnu Bars!  Gnu bars provide 12 grams of fiber per bar & only 130-140 calories, depending which flavor you get.  I tried the...
• The Honest Truth about Fiber
  on Oct 8, 2011 in nutrition fiber health
  What is the honest truth about fiber?  We just don’t get enough!  Most people think of fiber as something old people have to have to keep themselves regular, when the reality is that we all need adequate fiber to keep us ALL regular, as w...
• Supreme Protein Bar Review...DELICIOUS!
  on Oct 7, 2011 in protein nutrition fitness review
  When I contacted Supreme Protein to review their protein bars, I was told to put a seat belt on my taste buds because they were in for a ride!  I thought that was quite a statement, but it turns out that they were right.  I have finally fou...
• Sustainability: Not just a trend
  on Oct 6, 2011 in sustainability health fitness
  Have you ever met someone who thinks “green” and “sustainability” are terms that are just the current-trend of the times?  Unfortunately, I have.  I have heard people say “organic” is just a trend.  Maybe these people do no...
• Going bananas sure tastes good!
  on Oct 5, 2011 in fruit nutrition health
  I think bananas get some bad hype.  I used to hear it all of the time in the hospital from patients..."Bananas are too high in calories"..."Bananas have too much sugar"...and that made me sad.  Bananas are a wonderful fruit that you can get...
• I finally got my first face-lift!
  on Oct 4, 2011 in creativity work fashion
  Well, not literally my face...but the face of my blog thanks to Pinki Design!  It is always a good idea to have an awesome graphic designer around.  They are multi-purpose!  You always need someone reliable around to help you with busi...
• The Choice is Yours...Fast Food on the Go!
  on Sep 29, 2011 in nutrition fast food health
  I am moving this weekend & it has just been crazy between work, packing, soccer games, closing on the house, cleaning the house...that finding time to eat has been trivial at times.  Now that our dishes are packed up and we have about 72 hou...
• RIP you dirty, dirty pans
  on Sep 27, 2011 in savings health cooking
  My family and I are moving into the home that I think we will live in for the rest of our lives.  As a Mom, I always want to spend more money on my children than myself.  I think this is normal, when speaking with other parents.  Howev...
• Quick & Yummy Pasta with Veggies & Garlic Bread
  on Sep 25, 2011 in savings budget cooking
  Here's a really easy meal for someone who has 20 minutes to make a meal: I box Barilla Plus Penne pasta 1 container of Philly Cooking Creme (my favorite is the Italian Cheese & Herb) 1 small summer squash 1 small zucchini 4 slices of garlic brea...
• Can I lose weight without exercising?
  on Sep 24, 2011 in nutrition weight loss health
  Ask The Honest Dietitian Question One:  Can I lose weight without exercising? Answer:  Sure.  Weight loss occurs when your calorie intake is less than your calorie output.  Therefore, if you consume less calories than what you pu...
• White Chicken Chili - CrockPot Style
  on Sep 22, 2011 in nutrition budget cooking
  This recipe tastes a thousand times better than it looks!  Testimonials from my family: Husband: "I would pay money for this in a restaurant" Youngest Daughter:  "This is better than Panera's soup"  Sometimes it's nice to have a delic...
• Delicious Fire Ants on a Log
  on Sep 21, 2011 in kids nutrition snacks
  Sometimes taking a traditional snack like Ants on a Log and transforming it into something a little more exciting, such as Fire Ants on a Log, can make eating a healthy snack a little more enticing to your kids.  If you have ever been bitten by...
• What is Hominy?
  on Sep 21, 2011 in nutrition sodium cooking
  With the rain and cooler temperatures, it has been a perfect day to make my white-chicken-chili.  While it is simmering in the crock pot, I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss one of the ingredients:  Hominy.  My recipe gav...
• Delicious Fire Ants on a Log
  on Sep 21, 2011 in kids nutrition snacks
  Sometimes taking a traditional snack like Ants on a Log and transforming it into something a little more exciting, such as Fire Ants on a Log, can make eating a healthy snack a little more enticing to your kids.  If you have ever been bitten by...
• What is Hominy?
  on Sep 21, 2011 in nutrition sodium cooking
  With the rain and cooler temperatures, it has been a perfect day to make my white-chicken-chili.  While it is simmering in the crock pot, I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss one of the ingredients:  Hominy.  My recipe gav...
• Let's talk about Milk baby
  on Sep 20, 2011 in milk nutrition health
  One of the biggest shockers I had when I started my career as a Dietitian was the amount of adults who are still drinking whole milk.  Why?  Chances are you are not going to develop Rickets, so what is the deal with that?  There are se...
• Let's talk about Milk baby
  on Sep 20, 2011 in milk nutrition health
  One of the biggest shockers I had when I started my career as a Dietitian was the amount of adults who are still drinking whole milk.  Why?  Chances are you are not going to develop Rickets, so what is the deal with that?  There are se...
• sitting can sometimes be healthy
  on Sep 19, 2011 in work health fitness
  When I started my job, my office was not completely furnished.  I had the nerve-wrecking task of picking out my very own office chair.  It took me a couple of months to decide on one.  I wasn't sure what I wanted until I saw the G...
• Greek Yogurt: The popular kid in school
  on Sep 19, 2011 in nutrition savings health
  I love, love, love Greek yogurt.  I love the texture &  I love the slight bitter twang that you experience when you eat it.  I am not a huge meat eater so finding an excellent protein source is like finding a gold mine for me. ...
• sitting can sometimes be healthy
  on Sep 19, 2011 in work health fitness
  When I started my job, my office was not completely furnished.  I had the nerve-wrecking task of picking out my very own office chair.  It took me a couple of months to decide on one.  I wasn't sure what I wanted until I saw the G...