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Archive for May, 2010

Recipe for Dips

When was the last time that you made a new dip?  How about trying a lima bean or cucumber dip? First is great for fiber, is a Lima Bean Dip (like hummus). 1lb frozen lima beans 1Tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt minced garlic to taste Cook beans until tender. Drain….read more →

Successful Diabetes Client Testimonial

Check out this inspiring testimonial written by one of our successful clients! With the help of RD Cameron Currie, James was able to manage his diabetes and get on the path to a healthy lifestyle. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” Arthur Ashe Every August for the past twenty years…read more →

Eating Disorder Support Group in Columbia

Please join us for our Eating Disorder Support Group in our Columbia office with Registered Dietitian Bobbi Boteler. All Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating sufferers welcome: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and Emotional Eating. The first group will meet Thursday, May 27th from 6:30-7:30 and continue to meet every week after that. Family members are welcome! The group will be located at: 9881…read more →

ActiFry

I’m home in NJ this week and one of my favorite things to do when I’m home is help my mom in the kitchen. We recently got this new product to try, Actifry, and my mom was excited to help me put it to the test for our readers! Have you heard of the new Tefal product, ActiFry? “With just…read more →

Redefining Happy Meal

I am a stickler at dinner.  Ask my kids, there are rules and they are to be followed: No one dare to eat even a crumb until the Mother/Hostess is seated. Napkin in lap. No talking or sipping with food in mouth. Platters are taken and passed even if you do not care for any. Pleases and thank-yous abound. Everyone…read more →

“Nutrition at Your Fingertips”- Elisa Zied

Everyone knows we are supposed to “eat healthy” but does everyone know exactly what this means? “Nutrition at Your Fingertips” clarifies the confusing and sometimes overwhelming task of eating healthy, especially in our busy lifestyle. The author, Elisa Zied, hopes that after reading the book, “people will feel empowered to make better food, fitness, and lifestyle choices to maximize their…read more →

20 Quick Dinner Fixes

Never have time to cook dinner? I found 20 quick dinner fixes starting with only 6 main ingredients! Keep these on hand to jumpstart a quick and simple dinner after a long day. 1. Frozen Butternut Squash Toss with whole wheat pasta, turkey sausage, and parmesan cheese. Add to risotto. Mash with aged cheddar for a great alternative to mashed…read more →

Mother’s Day Pride

I got up early Sunday morning to drive from Annapolis to Philadelphia to spend Mother’s Day with my daughter and her fiance. I was excited to have a new outfit to wear and a necklace I had created out of a strand of “pearls” and some old Laurel Racetrack Jockey charms I had found in a junk shop.  It was…read more →

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure

One of our clients informed us about this great cause: This year, I’m making a big impact on the fight to end breast cancer by participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®. Tens of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall on June 5 to take a stand and prove that individuals have the…read more →

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