Picnics are back. With our current need to stay physically distanced from one another, al fresco dining is a great option. Old fashioned picnics can be a fun way to bring a small group together in the fresh air, and still enjoy each other's company while distancing and [...]
Note: I attended a sponsored food conference in Budapest, in which part of my travel was paid for, however I was not compensated to write this post. I just like to write about food, and have always been fascinated with its cultural roots. When I travel, I immerse [...]
As you consider dietary or fitness goals for 2020: Well, if you've turned on the television, you've seen the weight loss commercials already. I don't know about you, but I'm still enjoying some special foods from the holidays and celebrating my friends and family for a few more [...]
Many of you are celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah in the coming week. Enjoy the week of family, friends, and special foods. There should be no shame in enjoying a cookie, or a candy dish. Just don't overeat, and try to stay active throughout the next week. When the [...]
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The number of registered dietitians has grown five fold since 1969, and there are now about 100,000 registered dietitian nutritionists. About half of those hold advanced degrees, and many specialize. Registered Dietitian [...]
Follow Chew the Facts® to feel good about food and understand where it comes from. Find facts, not fear. There is an abundance of misinformation available on the Internet. That's what motivated me to start blogging and writing books, and creating helpful digital downloadable nutrition fact [...]
Summer has arrived. For many, a cold beer never tastes as good as it does in the summertime. Since it's Father's Day weekend, there's are a lot of articles about what to get dad, or what you can throw on the grill, but what do dads really want? [...]
St. Patrick's Day is almost synonymous with beer right? I'm sure those of Irish decent, and those who love the Irish, will be enjoying a beer or two this weekend. If you are trying to lose weight, alcohol of all types can contribute a lot of extra calories. [...]
Food doesn't have to fancy to be good for you. You don't have to add chia seeds to everything. You don't have to use hard-to-find ingredients. You don't have to have fancy "nut butters" on hand, if all you have on the shelf is peanut butter - it's [...]
I just returned from the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo where registered dietitians have a chance to get some of their continuing education requirements met and also learn about new foods and products coming into the market. It's a large conference, with about 11,000 in attendance [...]