Recently I was engaged in a heated Facebook discussion defending a colleague of mine, Elisa Zied, who was interviewed by FOX News for an article about Princess Kate’s closely scrutinized appearances. The controvery is over Kate’s weight.
I feel bad that Kate has to endure all the negative attention about her...
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Speaking and Schmoozing with the Florida Dietitians
I set my alarm clock to go off at 8:30 a.m. this morning, since last night I was up late developing recipe concepts for a chapter I’m writing in a book. It’s not my book, but it’s for a major magazine brand. I’m not...
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Salmon Cakes, Homemade Starbucks Frappe, and a Skinnygirl Margarita Weekend
This weekend was the “quiet before the storm” since I’d soon be off on yet another trip. Steve and his guy friends went to Las Vegas, leaving Scarlet and me to go about our pool, gym (she’s in a children’s program), eating and cleaning...
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Chocolate: A Few of My Favorite Things (and giveaway!)
I have three dietary vices that I feel compelled to consume regularly: coffee (daily), red wine, and chocolate. Sure, they all boast health benefits, namely disease-fighting antioxidants, but in terms of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, chocolate and sweetened coffee would fall into...
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Coasting Through the Freezer Challenge
After getting Scarlet off to preschool by myself two days in a row, I’d like to offer my utmost respect and props to all the parents out there who perform this feat daily. Typically Steve gets ready for work while I dress and feed Scarlet,...
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Nutritionist’s Comfort Food, Welcome Back
Now I know how Joan Rivers felt when she exclaimed in a Geico commercial, “I can’t feel my face!” I assumed she was making light of her use of Botox and other injectables. My experience today wasn’t at the dermatologist’s, but the dentist’s. In...
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Can I Get a Remedy? Monday
I made Scarlet scrambled eggs for breakfast, and tossed a couple extra into the pan for myself. The perfectly ripe mango (client) on the counter played a refreshing role in the meal, next to a piece of whole wheat toast topped with buttery spread....
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Pork & Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe
This past weekend marks the first one since May that I was able to sleep two nights in a row in my marvelous bed. The best part about it was that we did almost nothing – swam in the pool, worked out, napped 3...
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Michelle’s 40-Day Freezer Challenge
As a recipe developer, writer, spokesperson, and media personality, a variety of random foods related to projects find their way into my kitchen. After the third test of a recipe, I might freeze the last batch to enjoy when my taste buds have recovered. I may need...
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Nutrition Expert’s Carb Crazed Day
Any day I have a full slate of work and can be productive in my pajamas is a good day. Sure, I love to be in front of the camera in all my glory, with teased hair, an extra layer of makeup, and painfully...
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