Ask The Dietitian, Diana Young

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Tight Ass Club

Yes, I'm going to start my squats again but I don't have quite such a lofty goal - 10 -15 is good for me.

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Added a reply May 7

When and what do u guys eat when exercising?

Hi Melanie, Could you copy and paste your post into your iowa Avenue blog so we can have it here as well?

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Added a reply Apr 16

When and what do u guys eat when exercising?

Yes, you should always eat breakfast, a meal replacement would fit nicely here. yes, coffee is fine. Good Luck! Sorry it took so long to reply. I didn't notice your question in the forum. YGG!

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The Menu Coach Chronicles

Happy Mother's Day!

Menu Planning 101: Paper Clutter

Healthy vs Harmful Fats

A 30 Day Challenge

Why Buy Local and Seasonal Food?

Psychic Nutritionist

10 Lame Excuses For Not Eating Right

Potatoes are Healthy!

Spring means Fresh Produce

Food Safety Tips

Disorders of Lipid Metabolism: Trans Fat Facts

How to REALLY Feed Your Cravings So You Can Lose Weight

Email Support From a Registered Dietitian

Adult Weight Management Series for National Nutrition Month

Top Ten Reasons Why Consulting with an RD Can Benefit You

Insulin Pump Blogs

Should I use Iodized Salt?

EWG and Public Health

Sicko, Michael Moore, Canada and Health Care

Toxic Teflon

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Hometown:: Orlando FL

Relationship Status: It's Complicated

About Me:: Dietitian and Diabetes Educator dedicated to helping people get healthy.

Website:: www.themenucoachchronicles.com

What are your goals?: My number one goal is to stay healthy and help others do the same.

Favorite Music:: I like any music that gets me to dance. Just yesterday my daughter and I were dancing to "Pon de Replay" by Rihanna. We also like to dance to "Move it" - you can hear this one if you check out my videos.

Favorite TV Shows:: Two and a half men - too funny - I love all the characters, except Judith
Moonlight - about a modern day vampire who is eye candy.

What is your current exercise routine?: dancing, free weights

What diets have you tried?: Never been on a "diet" just try to eat healthy everyday

What things do you want to do before you die?: stay true to myself and help others.

What is your favorite book?: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

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Happy Mother's Day!

Posted on May 11th, 2008 at 6:43am — 1 Comment (Add)

Menu Planning 101: Paper Clutter

I have a theory. If your desk or dining room table is piled with paperwork, you are not going to be… Continue

Posted on May 9th, 2008 at 7:49pm — 5 Comments (Add)

Healthy fats Healthy fats can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing the total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in your blood. Cholesterol, which your body produces for building cells, is the main substance in fatty deposits (plaques) that can develop i… Continue

Posted on May 4th, 2008 at 7:01am — 3 Comments (Add)

30 Day Menu Challenge

In response to Iowa Avenue's 30 day c… Continue

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Why Buy Local and Seasonal Food?

1. Your food dollar goes directly to the farmer, eliminating the middleman. 2. You will enjoy the health benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed foods. 3. It tastes better. 4. You’re helping the environment. To find what foods are in season in your area check out: NRDC To find a local farmer’s market: Local Harvest I just signed up to have my organic fruit and vegetables delivered to my doo… Continue

Posted on April 26th, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Food Budgeting: Item Price vs Unit Price

Do you know the difference between an item price and a unit price? If not, read on, because this information can help you stretch your dollars when it comes to grocery shopping. Foods packaged in the "giant" or "family" size may seem like the best buy. You may think that buying… Continue

Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 7:53am — 1 Comment (Add)

Psychic Nutritionist

Psychic Nutritionist phone readings now available Did you know that people will seek out a psychic, before a nutritionist, and a nutritionist before a dietitian? I recently noticed a trend in seeking out a “psychic nutritionist” and at $2.00 per minute or more,… Continue

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 6:30am — 4 Comments (Add)

Bottle Maker to Stop Using Plastic Linked to Health Concerns

Nalgene, the brand that popularized water bottles made from clear and nearly unbreakable polycarbonate, will stop using the plastic because of concern over one of its ingredients. This is good news. Read the… Continue

Posted on April 21st, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Food Porn Meme

http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/16/food-porn-meme/ I thought this was humorous, I wasn’t tagged but I’m going to play anyway and I hope you join me. 1. What food do you consider the best “date” fo… Continue

Posted on April 20th, 2008 at 6:59am — 2 Comments (Add)

The President's Recommendations for Improving Nutrition

I believe the President says it best, in regards to nutrition:

The President's Recommendations for Improving Nutrition…

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Posted on April 19th, 2008 at 4:06pm — 3 Comments (Add)

10 Lame Excuses For Not Eating Right

1. I only have junk food in the house. Well, whose fault is that? You need to have a plan. Sign up for Weight1Minute now! 2. I don’t know how to eat right. Did you know that Iowa Avenue has… Continue

Posted on April 15th, 2008 at 7:00am — 5 Comments (Add)

Potatoes are Healthy!

Potassium Potatoes with skin are an excellent source of potassium, which is great for cardiovascular health. In fact, potatoes qualify for a health claim approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which states: Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and… Continue

Posted on April 13th, 2008 at 3:52pm — 11 Comments (Add)

Spring Means Fresh Produce

The end of March and the beginning of April are a welcome turn of the calendar. As the ground thaws and the soil warms, visions of cantaloupe, strawberries and peapods dance in our heads. April showers not only bring May flowers, they also bring us more choices in the pro… Continue

Posted on April 11th, 2008 at 4:39pm — 5 Comments (Add)

Food Safety Facts & Figures

Food safety tips and information you should know about: Did you know? ...that millions of people are sickened, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 die each year from food poisoning. Did you know? ...that leftovers should be stored in airtight shallow containers (two inches or less)… Continue

Posted on April 8th, 2008 at 3:32pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Soluble Fiber Tips to Lower LDL Cholesterol

Fiber is the part of plant foods that our bodies do not digest. It includes two types of fiber—insoluble and soluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, insoluble does not. Eating foods with soluble fiber can help to lower the LDL cholesterol in your blood that can produce clo… Continue

Posted on April 5th, 2008 at 7:17pm — 1 Comment (Add)

What You Can Do to Raise Your Good Cholesterol – HDL

To understand how lifestyle affects our heart health, let’s take a look at how cholesterol works in the body. The liver produces and the diet provides cholesterol, which is carried by LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) throughout the body, serving vital functions. The HDL then shuttles t… Continue

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 4:03pm — 6 Comments (Add)

Disorders of Lipid Metabolism: Cholesterol

Cholesterol is transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides and Lp(a) choleste… Continue

Posted on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:30pm — 9 Comments (Add)

Disorders of Lipid Metabolism: Trans Fat Facts

You may already know that saturated fats found in animal fat, like marbling in steak, sausage, cheese and butter can raise LDL cholesterol levels and clog arteries. Trans fat is similarly bad for our hearts. You should eat as little trans fat as possible. What is Trans Fat? Tran… Continue

Posted on April 1st, 2008 at 2:20pm — 5 Comments (Add)

How to REALLY Feed Your Cravings So You Can Lose Weight

Last night I tuned in for Melissa McCreery’s telecla… Continue

Posted on March 28th, 2008 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Email Support From a Registered Dietitian

Until recently, consulting with a Dietitian was face to face. Now it can be done online via email. But what exactly is email support from a Registered Dietitian? Email support is: confidential e-mail counseling in the privacy of your own home and is cost effec… Continue

Posted on March 23rd, 2008 at 6:30am — 4 Comments (Add)

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At 6:41pm on May 7th, 2008, Eve said…: Thanks for the heads-up on the juicer. I'll be looking into it.

At 12:40pm on May 7th, 2008, Jacqueline said…: THANK YOU!! Happy to be here!

At 5:13am on May 5th, 2008, Orneryswife said…: Not so much the pro, but sure, I'd be happy to. Do I just do it as a blog entry on my own blog? I'm still pretty new to this IA thing!

At 10:46pm on May 4th, 2008, Jody said…: Thank you for the welcome!

At 7:41am on April 30th, 2008, ben goldarb said…: thanks for the cool video on the comment on my blog!

At 9:09pm on April 26th, 2008, polymath22 said…: thanks for the add.
iowa avenue is now on our union website

At 11:09pm on April 24th, 2008, Mike Foster said…: Thanks!

At 9:11pm on April 24th, 2008, Jack said…: Thank you. I am doing a ride for the ADA this weekend. Diabetes runs in the family. Diet and exercise are two things my brothers and I can do (at least the cycling) together to at reinforce a healthier lifestyle.

At 9:56am on April 16th, 2008, David said…: Diana, the little man, or should I say boy, is working fine. He did brighten my Wednesday morning. I like that he makes a lof of faces at his "audience." I think he's trying to tell us something. Probably, to go with the flow, and lighten up a bit during these troubled times. Me likey!........)

At 11:22am on April 15th, 2008, ben goldarb said…: Thanks so much for your kind words about my miracle worker story. It really means a lot to me. have a great day!

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