This blog is going to be a little specific, just to give you a heads up. Luckily, if it is not applicable personally, it can be helpful to someone you know or to whom you are related. As we are in the middle of National Nutrition month, I am still writing about nutrition but […]
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Each March we celebrate National Nutrition Month, and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics themed it “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Eating healthfully should be anything but flavorless, because we know that would make it unsustainable. Rather, nourishing yourself well should include items and tastes you enjoy while balancing the nutrients (vegetables,
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I was transported back to Italy after I read “grazie mille” or “a thousand thank yous” as I signed our party’s name to the wait list at Carrboro’s newest Pizzeria Mercato. Now I know there has been a lot of press already about the restaurant, and that this blog already featured a piece on it,
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Like many of our friends, our family experienced a few bouts of sickness this winter. While I generally love to cook, I do not feel the same way when I am not feeling well. Luckily, there are many wonderful options around town and just down the block from our house to soothe a winter cold
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You may remember that last January I blogged about my goal to meal plan, which was to plan for 3 dinners each week. As accountability is a large part of what I do, I am holding myself subject by giving you an update. Did I schedule recipes every week? Nope. Was my life easier when
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An Appealing Appetizer Happy 2016, y’all! I can hardly believe that it is the beginning of another year. As I reflect on 2015, my mind continuously returns to time spent with loved ones, whether it was my sister’s wedding weekend, watching a Carolina game with friends or exploring Italy with Alex. Along with friends and
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Last week I had the privilege of attending The Parlour at Manns Chapel launch event. My husband was the general contractor on the project, so it was a wonderful evening celebrating such a neat, historical event space coming together. I loved seeing all the details of the chapel and also enjoyed the local food artisans
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The holidays are here, which can make it difficult to stay dedicated to our health goals, particularly weight loss. Rather than focusing on losing pounds, what about having the goal of maintaining your weight over the holidays? I have found that this is not only a realistic goal for many of my clients, but that
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Fall may be my favorite season. I love when the air has a crisp to it, watching the leaves change, and all things pumpkin. Well, I used to love all things pumpkin. That was before I found out that many of the seasonal items didn’t have any actual pumpkin in them. Pumpkin-flavored additives? No thanks.
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Winter is coming, y’all. Not only can I tell by the lower temperatures, but by my desire for warm comfort foods. A common misconception about fall and winter dishes is that they lack vegetables. While the ingredients may be different than in the spring and summer, recipes can still contain many nutritious items. I encourage
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