Quick Snacks That Pack a Healthy Punch
Published November 2013: Mom.Me
Quick Snacks That Pack a Healthy Punch
Eat well when there’s no time for a full meal
Article Excerpt:
When hunger attacks, it’s tempting to pick up a sugary or fat-filled snack to get you through the day. Instead, opt for a quick snack that will give you energy, satisfy your taste buds and provide nutrients you need. “It may seem simple to stop at the drive-thru window on your way to or from work, but it’s just as easy to grab something more health-supportive, too,” says Diane Hoch, founder of the Food Evolution, a nutrition and cooking center in Nanuet, N.Y. Continue reading
10 Superfoods for Supermoms
Published October 2013: Mom.Me
10 Superfoods for Supermoms
Foods to keep you active on your busiest days
Article Excerpt:
Keeping up your energy to host a tea party with your toddler after tossing around a football with your teenager, all while maintaining household tasks, requires superfoods for the supermom in you. Although the hustle and bustle of mommyhood may leave you desperate for a snack, hold off on salty chips or high-fat candy bars. Recharge your batteries with superfoods designed to energize and boost your immune system. Continue reading
High Protein Breakfasts
Published April 2013: Mom.Me
High Protein Breakfasts
Smoothies, omelets and more ways to start your morning off right
Article Excerpt:
If you find yourself dragging in the morning and experiencing the midday slumps at the office, it may be time to pump up your day with high-protein breakfasts. “Protein is not just good for the muscles, it’s also good for satiety,” says Kate Myerson, Vermont-based registered dietitian with Vtrim, an online healthy weight management program. Pep up your routine with tasty morning treats that will satisfy your taste buds and increase your energy level. Continue reading
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Three words to describe me? Passionate. Motivated. Curious. These traits help me as a college media adviser and professor, freelance writer, author and mom. From student journalism and higher education to parenting and freelance writing, this site, focused on writing, reflecting and teaching, offers a mix of blogs with a hint of humor, sarcasm, and inspiration, as well as my published stories on just about every possible topic.
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