Phoenix Nutrition Expert Shares 10 Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go

By Michelle | Published: December 17, 2011

Today I visited my friends at ABC15′s Sonoran Living and shared 10 Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go to get you through the holiday craze. Stephanie Sandoval the host is such a blast to work with

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Mango oat barsThe day before, my intern and I made these mango oat breakfast bars. So ridiculously delicious.

LlamaA 2-week-old llama paid the station a visit. He tried to eat the Christmas garland!

And, today I submitted the dummy materials for my book! A milestone. Next goal: first half of book manuscript.

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Food and Nutrition Writer Debuts Column in The Arizona Republic, Awarded Book Contract

By Michelle | Published: November 17, 2011
Arizona Republic

Oh, how I’ve missed you all. It feels so good to allow the words to flow freely again. You could say that I’ve been a bit occupied. In the past few months I found out that a publisher was indeed interested in making my book idea a reality. I’ve been elbow deep in developing recipe concepts, testing recipes in my kitchen and writing.

Just weeks after I found out I had a publisher for my book, a lovely food editor I’ve worked with in the past, Karen Fernau of The Arizona Republic, called to see if I would be interested in… More...

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Michelle Shares Healthy Snacks On-the-Go Ideas with FitBie

By Michelle Dudash | Published: November 4, 2011
Raisins, pecans, oats, walnuts in a healthy pantry

I know, we’re all busy, which is why it’s so important to plan ahead and keep a stash of healthy snacks on hand that are ready to grab within seconds. Check out some of my favorite snack recommendations in this article on Fitbie.com, as well as from my friendly colleague and registered dietitian Keri Gans, author of The Small Change Diet.

Read 15 Healthy Grab-and-Go Snacks.

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Welcome Back Healthy Grocery Shopping Haul and Pre-Halloween Bonus

By Michelle | Published: October 21, 2011
Fry’s Marketplace healthy grocery shopping haul

After returning home this week from a family funeral, I found myself feeding Scarlet applesauce three days in a row, and eating a grilled cheese sandwich filled with wilted spinach and grainy refrigerated tomatoes. Grocery shopping couldn’t be put off another minute. I barely managed to race through the store alone post-workout, before the babysitter left.

Meanwhile, I’m madly testing recipes for the cookbook that I am working on (more details to come soon). My hairdresser painted my roots as I typed this. Not a… More...

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Bonus Photos from US Potato Board Luncheon for Media Nutritionists

By Michelle | Published: October 18, 2011
Menu at US Potato Board luncheon for media nutritionists. Baked Potato Fingerling amuse. More please.

You say potato. I say Brian Malarkey. My visit to San Diego included a potato luncheon at Searsucker. The restaurant’s very own Brian Malarkey, a past Top Chef finalist, made an appearance. Here is an inside look.

Menu at US Potato Board luncheon for media nutritionists. Baked Potato Fingerling amuse. More please.

 

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What a Nutritionist Eats at a Football Stadium, VIP-Style

By Michelle | Published: October 11, 2011
Cardinals University of Phoenix Stadium

Autumn. The time of year that brings falling leaves, chilly evenings, and my husband’s favorite time of year – football season. While I consider myself a Packer (sans cheese head hat) and Badger fan, I couldn’t tell you the name of one single player on either team. I might recognize a name, though. What I love most about the sport is the camaraderie among spectators, and most importantly, the game day food. Recently my sister invited me to tag along at a Cardinals’ home game in her friend’s skybox on… More...

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What a Nutritionist Eats at a Candy Buffet

By Michelle | Published: October 4, 2011
Candy display at friend's adoption party

It’s every kid’s dream. To “get candy,” as Jerry Seinfeld explains.

Last weekend I attended my friend’s adoption party. It was quite a production, to say the least, and for good reason. Alysa and her husband had tried to adopt a baby for nearly two years to no avail. Then just days before their adoption papers were to expire, they received the call. A beautiful two-year-old baby girl who lived in the same city was waiting for a new family to adopt her.

So there we were. Alysa spared no expense and… More...

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Nutrition Expert in Gilbert Shares Culinary Expertise with The Arizona Republic

By Michelle | Published: October 3, 2011
Basil

Registered dietitian and culinary expert Michelle Dudash reveals her tips on gleaning health benefits from herbs and spices. Want to ward off cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s? Dudash provides suggestions for eating and storing herbs and spices, recommended quantities, and how easily they can be included in your diet. Read the recent article in The Arizona Republic by Karen Fernau “Herbs add flavor and health benefits,” to find out how cinnamon, ginger, oregano, rosemary, sage, basil and garlic can improve your health.

 

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Nutrition Expert on Food and Nutrition Trends at the ADA Convention

By Michelle | Published: September 30, 2011
KIND Healthy Grains

It’s interesting to reflect on how my approach to an expo hall has evolved. As a college student, I felt compelled to visit each and every vendor, which left me feeling nauseous and ready for a nap. These days I plan my time well beforehand and set a budget for my stomach space. If a company listed in the guide excites me, I circle it on the map and seek it out the next day. I practiced this exercise recently at the American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. Here are the highlights.

New Ways to Eat… More...

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Health Food Writer Tours California Avocado Grove (and Giveaway!)

By Michelle | Published: September 28, 2011
Avocados on the branch

September tends to be one of the busiest months of my year, filled with food writer and registered dietitian conferences on top of my duties as a nutrition spokesperson. For the past few days I’ve been in San Diego at the American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, as both nutrition speaker and attendee.

Before I checked into my room a bus whisked me away to tour an avocado grove, a media nutritionist event hosted by California Avocados. I keep these tasty fruits on hand like other people do bananas, so I was thrilled to receive an invite.

The entertainment began… More...

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