Category Archives: Holiday / Vacation / Travel

What a Nutritionist Orders at a French Bistro and The Greenbrier

By Michelle | Published: September 12, 2011

This week we are all in for a treat. I’m fortunate to be attending The Symposium for Professional Food Writers at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. I can see your confused face. But this hotel…

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What a Nutrition Expert Eats Over Labor Day Weekend

By Michelle | Published: September 6, 2011

This holiday weekend I just chilled out with friends and family. Before I share that with you, I’d like to announce the randomly chosen winner of the California Raisins beach bag. Congratulations Allison! Her…

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VIP Blogger Luncheon: An Up Close Look (and Giveaway!)

By Michelle | Published: August 23, 2011

Working in media offers nice little perks along the way, like swag to sample, celebrity interview opportunities, and VIP luncheons where you meet face-to-face with company representatives and network with others in media. On top of all that, these…

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Dietitian Gone Wild: Annual Trip to Wisconsin

By Michelle | Published: August 15, 2011

For the first few days of any vacation I eat everything in sight to fully immerse myself into all the region has to offer. The more fried and golden a food the better. Wine with lunch? Absolutely. Unless I’m headed…

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TV Host Giuliana Rancic Dishes on Her Slim Secrets

By Michelle | Published: August 9, 2011

I find it amusing that whenever I visit a city known to be crawling with celebrities, such as Los Angeles, Park City during Sundance, or Aspen, I’m on a mission to spot some action, and always end up…

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A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective at BlogHer Conference (and a giveaway!)

By Michelle | Published: August 8, 2011

Glam moms, the dominatrix, coupon clippers, and PR companies galore, all with high hopes of being praised in the next big blog. This past weekend I worked at the expo of BlogHer Conference 2011 on the…

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Nutritionist On The Road Again at BlogHer

By Michelle | Published: August 4, 2011

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…

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Chef’s Post Vacay Meals

By Michelle | Published: July 26, 2011

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…

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

By Michelle | Published: July 25, 2011

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…

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Weight Loss: Beat The Bloat Before Hitting the Beach

By Michelle | Published: July 22, 2011

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.…

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