I remember the first time I floated a 5 pm dinner to friends. I expected my invite text would prompt an urgent “Is everything okay?” phone call. Or a sarcastic, “Are we so old we need the early bird special?” Instead, my phone buzzed back almost immediately: “We’d LOVE it!” – capital letters and all. … Read more
As a Registered Dietitian, I specialize in helping people lose weight and keep it off. And here’s one of the biggest truths I’ve learned over time: Weight loss isn’t just about what you take out of your diet. It’s also about what you put in. So, when someone tells me: I’m eating fewer calories, but … Read more
With the holiday season just around the corner, you may be feeling despair at the thought of facing all those tempting foods you so love. But you needn’t gain weight or eat foods with zero nutritional value. The key is to make the best choices from the array of dishes spread out before you. Here … Read more
Getting older is a privilege that many people want in their own lives. You get to see society advance, your children grow up, and you may even get to accomplish your dreams. Many things we want to do in life have to wait until we’re older. On the other hand, there are not-so-great things that … Read more
Eating at home can be better and more fun than dining out every day. In this article I share seven ways to make home food preparation interesting. For many years, it was my responsibility to feed our family of seven, three healthy meals a day. I decided to approach meal preparation as a hobby to … Read more