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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:05 PM
Great News! You can now get Nutrition Counseling via Skype in your home or office, by Aileen Birkitt, a registered dietitian at a convenient time for you 9am-7pm! You pick the time (15 min, 30 min, 45 min. or 1 hour) and pay for only that time frame! How to enroll? Go to my website www.nutrition4youllc.com. Under the contact me section fill out your information, and what you are looking for, what is a good time for you and we can get started!
This is currently available in New Jersey, California and Washington State. If you are in a state not listed let me know and I will check on state policy! More to come!!!!
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:48 PM
Going to a Memorial Day party or picnic? Here are some ideas to make your dips or appetizers healthier.
Bring veggie sticks and lowfat dip, fruit salad or salad greens to your Memorial Day event.
Substitute nonfat plain yogurt or silken tofu for sour cream in recipes. Use whole wheat pasta when making pasta salad. Add in beans to your pasta salad for extra fiber.
At least this way, you know there will be some healthy things at the party to nibble on!
Enjoy!
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 11:58 AM
Hi everyone! Here are the links to today's message from Kids Eat Right!
Enjoy!
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 12:35 PM
Many times I am asked this question. Here is my answer:
Lowfat or skim milk ( unless you are serving something with dairy already, such as pizza or lasagna)
Chocolate milk, if your child won't drink the plain (yes, I believe low fat or nonfat chocolate milk is ok if that is how your child will get their dairy, and if you have offered the plain and they won't drink it)
Water - Always put water out too, even if you are serving milk.
Hope this helps!
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:55 PM
Before you reach for that snack, ask, "What is it going to do for me?" "Will it give me something good, like protein, calcium, whole grains or vitamins?
If the answer is nothing- try and pick something else. For instance, lowfat or fat free chocolate milk will give you some sugar but also will give you some protein and calcium. Cereal will give you whole grains, fiber. Fruits and vegetables go without saying. Peanut butter will give you protein. Ice cream gives you mostly fat, a tiny but of dairy (is it worth it? |
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:05 PM
Hi everyone! Here is the Kids Eat Right info. for this week!
Enjoy!
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 12:30 PM
Don't miss this 4 part series which begins tonight on HBO about the current obesity crisis. This show will include data from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and NIH (National Institute of Health). If you don't have HBO you can stream it for free on their website.
Here is a link to some info. about this 4 part mini-series:
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 5:03 PM
The non-plastic cloth grocery bags are great for the environment, eliminating paper and plastic waste. However, there are a few things you need to know about the cloth bags.
1. Wash your bags after using them! Tests have shown that the cloth bags can harbor all sorts of bacteria.
2. Don't leave the bags in the trunk of your car! Why? The temperature gets very hot in there, and guess what, more bacteria!
Follow these tips and you should be able to eliminate much of the bacteria that can make you and your family sick. |
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 3:31 PM
I have adapted a recipe to make it healthier from www.tasteofhome.com for banana muffins (recipe- Basic Banana Muffins Recipe).
Ingredients 1 cup white flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/8 cup ground chia seeds 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 medium ripe bananas 1 egg 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. |
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Aileen Birkitt, RD: Posted on Monday, May 07, 2012 4:48 PM
Hi everyone- here is today's Monday message from Kids Eat Right!
Enjoy!
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