Although we always encourage eating at home and taking charge of the meal you make, there are times when eating out is just more convenient and fun! Here are some great places to cho0se from when you are on the go. Starbucks is also offering Perfect Oatmeal – 100% whole grain goodness made-to-order with your choice of brown sugar, dried…read more →
Listen to favorite music , Enjoy a relaxing nap, Enjoy a long, warm bubble bath or shower, Visit a museum or art gallery, Go for a walk, Practice yoga, Relax outside, Relax in a whirlpool or sauna, Physical activity (of my choice), Say or read a spiritual prayer, Attend a caring support group, Practice deep breathing, Do stretching exercises, Reflect…read more →
For many people the question isn’t whether they should supplement, it’s which nutritional supplement do they need for their unique body and circumstances? How many bottles of this-or-that do many of us have sitting around because the products didn’t produce the results we were looking for? Trial and error can be exasperating and expensive! Take this simple, fast, secure, and…read more →
I presume many of us who have come to Rebecca Bitzer MS, RD & Associates have been given a sheet of paper titled 90 Ideas for Self-Nurturing Activities. This list is a treasure. While at first it puzzled me, I bonded with it and find I still love to use it. My copy is a little dog eared and scribbled…read more →
Have you ever found a great recipe you wanted to make, but thought it was too unhealthy? Well, here are the top 20 healthy recipe substitutions you can make to cut back on some calories. Next time you get in the kitchen take a look at theses suggestions and see if you can make the switch! Original Ingredient Healthy Substitute…read more →
Have you ever wondered if you are consuming enough calcium containing foods? This is a very important question. After about age 30, our bones are breaking down faster than they are building up. So, having enough calcium either through food or supplements is essential for proper bone health. The highest food sources of calcium are milk, yogurt, cheese, broccoli, kale,…read more →
Cameron and Kait answer nutrition questions at the Annapolis Athletic Club Open House. Cameron will be seeing clients at the club every Monday, starting the first week in May! Club members can see her for a discounted rate. Cameron will be offering cooking classes, meal planning, diet coaching, nutrition/personal training packages with personal trainers at the club. Cameron can measure…read more →
Lately, we have had many patients in our office who have symptoms of PCOS but have never heard of this disease. It is actually very common for PCOS to be mistaken for many other diseases. Here are the early symptoms of PCOS: Few or no menstrual periods. This can range from less than nine menstrual cycles in a year (more…read more →
I miss the exercise challenge of March. I wonder how everyone is doing hoping everyone is getting outside on days like today. In spite of waking to such a beautiful day I felt out of sorts. I ate properly, had slept well, but my body felt tired and my spirits sad. There was plenty to keep me busy, projects galore,…read more →
Here are some great tips for staying hydrated that Cameron put together! Maintaining proper hydration is the key to having successful workouts. It improves performance and helps with body temperature control. Things such as heat, humidity and the amount you sweat will all affect your hydration level. High-protein diets and supplementation can also increase the body’s demand for fluid. The…read more →