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Archive for June, 2010

Soul Collage

You are invited to attend an afternoon Introduction to Soul Collage. When:  Saturday July 10th Time:  1:00 Pm until 4:00 PM Where:  The group will be located at: 12110 Blue Flag Way, Columbia, MD 21044 Cost:  $20.00 Workshop size is limited to 12 participants so please ask fast! You must RSVP prior to July 9th so I will have adequate…read more →

4th of July Recipes

Here are some great grilling recipes for the summer holiday! Let us know what you think! Southwest Turkey Burgers: 1 and ½ pounds lean ground turkey breast 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 large shallot, chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh cilantro (optional:  may use parsley, if preferred) 1/2 small red pepper, seeded and finely chopped…read more →

Good-For-You Pantry

Ever feeling lost at the grocery store? Add these essential items to your grocery list and stock up your pantry with these convenient, wholesome foods to save time in your kitchen. Grains Fiber packed grains such as brown rice, whole wheat pastas, oatmeal, and low sugar cereals will increase satiety and help lower your cholesterol. They can be stored in…read more →

“The Calorie Counter for Dummies”

Registered Dietitian Rosanne Rust was nice enough to send us a copy of her new book, “The Calorie Counter for Dummies”. I would highly recommend this book and I’ve already referenced it multiple times. This compact guide is small enough to carry around in your bag or leave in your car and is a great tool for those who frequent…read more →

Diabetes Book Review

“Diabetic Meals In 30 Minutes Or Less!” Author: Robyn Webb   If you’re looking for an easy guide to preparing meals that are healthy for diabetics, this book is a good choice. Not only does it give some good ideas for how to begin meal-planning, it contains information on organization and also has some helpful time-saving tips for meal prep….read more →

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

I am a huge fan of black beans, but I get bored just always boiling them and serving with rice. I found this recipe for a creative way to serve these protein-filled goodies and wanted to share them with all of you!  Cuban Black Beans and Rice    Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans 8 cups water 1 large green…read more →

Calories Count!

Annie Thorp, RD found this  great article with information that  is a great motivator for exercise! We thought this would be good incentive for clients! Let us know what you think. Calories Count In February, a two-year study of more than 800 overweight adults showed that people can lose weight if they reduce calories, regardless of the percentages of fat,…read more →

Tuna Recipes

Tuna is an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. The fatty acids have been proven to help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and renal cancer. It is also a very good source of niacin, which maintains normal blood circulation and phosphorous, which impacts blood health. Tuna is also low in fat and calories making it…read more →

Succesful Client Completes 5K!

Check out this interview with one of our successful clients, Paul Evans! His weight loss journey led him to complete the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure! Congratulations Paul! Starting Weight/ Current Weight: 392/ 361 What have been the keys to your success?  (Do you keep a food log?  Do you count carbs or calories or portions?) The key…read more →

Dairy Foods Provide Many Vitamins and Minerals

At Rebecca Bitzer and Associates, we are very passionate about helping our clients to acquire all of our vitamins and minerals through real food. Sometimes, this is not always possible but here are some great example of how it can be! According to a pair of abstracts presented at the Experimental Biology meeting on April 26 and 27, dairy foods…read more →

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