Dietitian’s Confessions: Grocery Shoppers Anonymous

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 6, 2011 • 3 comments

It’s happened too many times to count. I run into the grocery store with the intent of purchasing one or two needed ingredients, not even grabbing a shopping basket. By the time I make my way from point A to point Z, I manage...

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Nutritionist On The Road Again at BlogHer

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 4, 2011 • 3 comments

As I write this I sit in my hotel room overlooking the marina in San Diego. Where exactly? I have no idea. I’m attending BlogHer Conference 2011 on behalf of a client and fortunately they made all of my travel arrangements. Ignorance is bliss...

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Steve’s German Spaghetti

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 3, 2011 • 3 comments

Bacon makes its way into our home on special occasions, and upon uncovering a package leftover from Father’s Day in the freezer, it didn’t take us long to decide how to use it. This spaghetti recipe comes from my husband’s mother, passed down from...

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Dietitian Confessions: We Went Home with Ben & Jerry

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

August 1, 2011 • 7 comments

I’m all stewed out. For the past week I’ve been testing ten slow cooker recipes for a client and today marks the next phase of retesting those that need adjustments. To make things worse, my husband doesn’t eat stew, he says. So I’ve been...

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Trail Mix Recipe for BlogHer: Afternoon Reboot

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 28, 2011 • 3 comments

Audrey Hepburn sunglasses and a straw fedora hat are accessories I use to disguise my frizzy, air-dried hair and sans-makeup face while traipsing through the grocery store after a day of recipe testing. Yesterday I darted into Fresh & Easy for a bag of...

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Where a Nutritionist Shops for Groceries

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 27, 2011 • 0 comments

A few weeks ago a fellow blog reader, Zerin, suggested that I start posting about my shopping hauls. I googled “shopping haul” and discovered that it’s a popular social media trend for people to show off the goods they purchase, whether clothing, food…whatever. I...

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Chef’s Post Vacay Meals

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 26, 2011 • 8 comments

On Monday morning after being away from home for seven days, I was excited to be back in my own kitchen usually brimming with familiar, healthy foods. Though coming back to a nearly bare fridge creates a challenge. Two and a half weeks into my 40-Day...

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Michelle’s Nutrition Career Recognized By Alma Mater

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 26, 2011 • 2 comments

What is the recipe for a successful career in dietetics as a registered dietitian? Combine an excellent education, hard work, and a willingness to listen with grandma’s wisdom. This week, the University of Wisconsin named graduate Michelle Dudash the CALS Star of the week...

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A Nutritionist’s Point of View: World of Coca-Cola Tour

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 25, 2011 • 5 comments

Tax soda, subsidize vegetables. That was the key message in a The New York Times story I read this morning. We already pay taxes on booze and cigarettes, so why not tax soda and other drinks overloaded with sugar? Columnist Mark Bittman suggests that the...

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Weight Loss: Beat The Bloat Before Hitting the Beach

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

July 22, 2011 • 31 comments

Temporary abdominal bloat can be a total bummer when you want to slide into a form fitting dress, tight jeans, or a belly baring bathing suit. Fortunately, this discomfort and embarrassment can be avoided with just a few simple steps. 1. Increase your fiber intake....

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