By: Amy Bortnick We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but sometimes we forget that lunch is the second most important meal of the day. Eating a hearty meal mid day gives active people the fuel they need to sustain their work-out and provides them with the mental energy to make it through their…read more →
By :Sara Emden The national convention for Take Shape for Life was held in Washington, D.C. from July 19-22. Our chief dietitian, Shelley Lewis Alspaugh had the opportunity to attend and tell me about this amazing convention that thousands of TSFL health coaches around the country attended! For those of you who aren’t familiar with Take Shape for Life, it…read more →
By: Emily Menge In college, I have found it hard to find fresh fruit to eat. This year upon returning to University of Maryland I was pleased to learn that there is a farmer’s market every Wednesday on campus. They have plenty of fresh food grown at local farms that students can buy. When you purchase food from a farmers…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson While on vacation in Fenwick Island, Delaware a few weeks ago I finally had a chance to go to a local farmer’s market. Between my work and class schedule this summer I didn’t have a chance to go to any of the markets close to my apartment, and I was totally regretting not being able to buy…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick When you work long 9:00 to 5:00 days sometimes lunch can be the highlight of your busy day. It’s your break and time to enjoy yourself… so it should be awesome right? But… going out to lunch too often is unhealthy and expensive while packing your own lunch can get boring if you’re not creative with what…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson Finding a good gluten-free bread can be extremely difficult. I’ve tried so many brands and have found something I don’t like about pretty much all of them; the slices are too small, they crumble in your hand, they’re dry as can be, or they taste like cardboard. And then I found Rudi’s! Rudi’s Organic Bakery began over…read more →
By Elizabeth Haaser For the returning college students like me, I’m sure you have a long list of things to get: books, new clothes, and food for your dorm or kitchen. Recently, my mother took me grocery shopping to stock up my apartment for the upcoming school semester. Some of my favorite staples include falafel mix, couscous, and for more…read more →
Summer time sweet summer time! For athletes the warm break from school can either be a strategic stepping-stone for improving performance or a whole in the mud, which needs to be climbed out of when it’s time to go back to school. Summer for most everyone means a change in routine and a change in routine can often be accompanied…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Many of us know the many benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. We know they are low in calories contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber and they keep us feeling full throughout the day. However, people often fail to distinguish the difference between the benefits of whole fruits and vegetables and their processed counter parts. With the food…read more →
BY : Amy Bortnick I absolutely love peanut butter. I can eat it plain, on my oatmeal, in my smoothies, with carrots and apples, on sweet potatoes, even with pasta. When it comes to peanut butter the possibilities are endless. From a health perspective peanut butter is a great nutritional staple that contributes protein, healthy fat, and potassium to the…read more →