Nutrition

Living off the Land: the Garlic Mustard plant

June 3, 2013 Nutrition
Garlic Mustard plant -- Juggling With Julia

I’ve always fantasized about being  able to live off the land — to grow what I eat, reap what I sow, etc. It would be so gratifying to coax fresh, organic produce  right from Mother’s Earth with just my hands, the soil, some sun, and a little rain. However, my little dream bubble pops when I think back [...]

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A Dietitian’s Directive: Play With Your Food!

May 22, 2013 Appetizers & Snacks
Sad Face - Juggling With Julia

Dietitians = the Food Police.  Right? Well, no, but surely that’s what a lot of people think. There’s this idea that dietitians were put on Earth to take the fun out of food. To tell us “Don’t eat that. It’s not good for you.” In caricature, we’re a mob of carrot-crunching, fun-sucking, vegan macrobiotics who love nothing better than [...]

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Celebrating the Profession of Dietetics

March 13, 2013 Nutrition
RD day 2013

Today is a special day. Can you guess? Come on, it was the same special day last year at this time. Give up? It’s….NATIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN DAY! {raucous applause} I know, I know. Do dietitians really need their own “day” in this land of make-believe holidays? In this case, most definitely yes. The profession of [...]

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Who’s a Foodie Pen Pal? I am!

January 31, 2013 Blogging
FPP post Foodie Penpals

When I was 9 or so, I had a pen pal – something set up by my teacher to encourage us to practice letter writing. Surely a lost art nowadays, but a fun and engaging prospect in its time.It was exciting to check the mail and see an envelope from her every couple of weeks. [...]

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Chickpea Chocolate Chip Blondies

January 30, 2013 Brownies
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Blondies -- Juggling With Julia

Chickpeas in a dessert? That is SO not me. I have never been one to morph desserts into something more wholesome and nutritious. Wholesome, to me, means they’re made from scratch with real ingredients, by someone I know. And as far as nutrition is concerned, my feet are firmly planted in the “decadence in moderation” camp. However, after [...]

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Fit Resolutions: Healthy Recipe Round-Up!

January 17, 2013 Chicken
Asian Noodle Salad -- Juggling With Julia

This post is dedicated to the 25 or so women I met Tuesday night who are doing something wonderful for themselves. They have committed to a program with my pal, Michelle, of Fit Revolution, to achieve better fitness, nutrition, and health. Every week they’ll meet with their trainer for a two-hour session, attend at least two fitness classes, [...]

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Healthy Holiday Tips for Successful Losers

December 17, 2012 Healthy Lifestyle
photo by Juggling With Julia

The holidays are here!! To me, this means a month-long joyfest of giving, twinkling lights, unexpected kindnesses, gleeful kids, Chex mix, daily visits from the UPS driver, holiday cards, and family. And just a few forehead-grabbing “can I really get this all done in time??” moments. But mostly joy For some, though, the joy of the season [...]

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Autumn Harvest Chili

October 16, 2012 Chili

I love a warm bowl of goodness, don’t you? Chili, oatmeal, rice and beans, soup – anything. I just love to wrap my chilled hands around that bowl and snuggle up. Nothing better It’s been quite a while since I ventured into new chili territory. The Super-Quick Turkey Chili is so good, and so easy, I don’t often [...]

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News Flash: Diet Soda is not a Health Food

May 15, 2012 Healthy Lifestyle

Does that come as a surprise to anybody? I sure hope not.  As a fairly regular imbiber of the stuff (both Tab and fountain diet Coke are my favorite caffeine-delivery vehicles), though, I was a bit alarmed at the sudden frequency of eyebrow-raising headlines, tweets, and Facebook posts I was seeing in the past few weeks.  ”Can diet soda make [...]

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Happy One-Year Blogiversary to JWJ!

April 26, 2012 Blogging

Whew, that was fast! One year since I posted my Hello to the world?! C’est impossible! Blogging has become my new favorite hobby, and has all but displaced my attempts to keep up with those desperate housewives, support singing idols, and organize a scrap-booking room in my house.  S’alright, though – this is so much [...]

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