In my last blog, I talked about proper hydration. As we consume more water, we (including myself!) need to make a conscientious effort of getting that water from the tap instead of buying it in a plastic bottle. Some stats from the December 2007 issue of Today’s Dietitian remind us why.
“86% of water bottles end [...]
This morning I had a live TV interview on Fox 2 News. When I started my job at SLU a couple of years ago, I had no idea how much of an opportunity I would get to interact with the media. I realize nutrition and health topics are of interest to most people, and I [...]
I didn’t think getting engaged would change my already wonderful relationship very much. However, I do believe it has increased the honesty between us! For example, last weekend we traveled to California for my fiance’s national sales meeting. The cumulation of the weekend was an “Oscars” party that all of the members of the company [...]
One of the ways I stay abreast of the “hot topics” of interest in the nutrition field is to watch what is highlighted on national programming television shows such as the morning Today Show. The topics give me ideas for a television segment I frequently get to do on Fox 2 News morning show called STLMoms. [...]
Christmas 2007 was very good to me. I got a new road bike (his name is Bob) and an engagement ring. So don’t be surprised if many blogs in 2008 revolve around Bob and the planning of a Saint Louis wedding.
To test out our new bikes, PJ the fiance, and I decided to ride along [...]
Today’s question: Why did I put “chocolate” on my Secret Santa Wish List? I have Hershey’s kisses to the left of my computer, a Cadbury Ornament Creme Egg on the right, and to inspire the blog, I am sipping on a cup of hot chocolate.
The chocolates surrounding me are milk chocolate and unfortunately don’t provide [...]
May is the name of my bike. I named her May because I got her in May of 2006, and did my first long ride in Maystown, IL. I decided to get May for several reasons, but one of the main reasons was to have a decent bike to ride to work. I figured riding [...]
How much weight do you think the average individual gains from Halloween to New Years? Three pounds, five pounds, seven pounds?
On average, only about one pound! Isn’t that great news? Well, not really…if you never lose it.
No doubt about it, we have to work really hard at maintaining healthy habits this time of the year. Try being in the [...]
I love that All Saints Day and/or Day of the Dead falls right after Halloween. In celebration, I decided to try Maya Cafe, a quaint restaurant in Maplewood that serves Mexican- and Latin-infused dishes.
I was not disappointed with my decision. To begin, the waitress freely provided one of my favorite vegetables…salsa. The salsa was more like a [...]
Fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and baked goods…YUM! All of these foods will be sold at SLU’s first farmer’s market this week!
Fresh Gatherings Cafe, our Nutrition and Dietetics run cafeteria, along with Chartwell’s and the SLU School of Public Health will be hosting SLU’s first farmer’s market. The event will take place on [...]