Monthly Archives: May 2011

South of the Border Chicken and Veggies Crock Pot Dinner

Posted on May 19, 2011 by lori

This was an experiment that ended up tasting great! Vary the meat, vegetables and spices depending on what is in your freezer, fridge and pantry. Ingredients: Chicken breast, raw, 2 large (about 1 lb), cut into 8 pieces Olive oil … Continue reading →

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Chicken Broccoli Curry Stirfry

Posted on May 19, 2011 by lori

Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Broccoli, fresh, 2 large stalks, cut into thin spears Garlic, fresh, 4 cloves, OR 4 teaspoons minced Olive oil, 3 Tbsp Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, raw 1 1/2 lbs, cut into 1 by 1/2 inch strips … Continue reading →

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New Book – Publication Oct 1, 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

Healthy Choices, Healthy Children, A guide to raising fit, happy kids, Here’s the cover to the new book that is coming out in October.  By the way, you can pre-order it at Amazon right now! HealthyChoices book cover Healthy Choices, … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Life Long Healthy Eating Habits

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

These guidelines are important while you are working on losing weight AND even more so for maintaining the weight you have lost! Sit down and ENJOY the food you are eating—“Mindful Eating” Eat at a table or “eating place” Turn … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Our Children

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

Model healthy eating for your children: Eat meals and snacks with your children Sit down at the table and enjoy food without distractions. (TURN THE TV OFF DURING MEALS/SNACKS) Choose healthy foods for yourself. Help your child learn to listen … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Your Infant 0 to 12 months

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

  0 to 4 months: Breastmilk or Infant Formula ONLY Feed whenever baby is hungry Signs that baby is hungry: Sucking motions with mouth; Sucking on fist Crying Newborns will eat 8 to 12 times per day; 3 to 6 … Continue reading →

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My Child is Overweight! What Should I Do???

Posted on May 7, 2011 by lori

My Child is Overweight! What’s a Parent to Do??? By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD, CSP Overweight in children is increasing rapidly in the USA and every other developed country in the world. Being overweight increases risks for diabetes, … Continue reading →

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Celiac Disease

Posted on May 2, 2011 by lori

What is it and how do I know if I have it? Smell the delicious scents wafting out of a French bakery…enjoy complex flavors in a chewy multi grain country bread.  What about some of our favorite foods from different … Continue reading →

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