Audra Losey, MS, RD

03 22 2010

Spring Forward, Literally

1 comment Posted by Audra Losey, MS, RD

Spring officially began this weekend. It is a good time of year to check in with your health goals. If you started the year off with a resolution to make a few changes, how is it going? I think I’ve been trying to get back into a consistent exercise routine for a good 3 or 4 years now. I am sure I am not alone in that. What makes a difference for you in keeping to a new routine? Whether

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02 15 2010

Don’t Leave Healthy Eating to Chance: Start with a Plan.

3 comments Posted by Audra Losey, MS, RD

Making small changes in the way we eat and live can make a big difference in our health. Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods is important to our overall health, but it doesn't just happen by chance. If we leave it up to chance, hunger often gets the best of us. We find ourselves pulling into the drive thru, again. Last month I started making a greater effort to plan out my family’s meals ahead of time, mostly

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02 03 2010

How do you get your teenager to eat whole grains?

2 comments Posted by Audra Losey, MS, RD

A research study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the average daily whole grain consumption by adolescents and young adults was less than 1 serving. The average recommended amount is 3 servings.* Whole grains play an important role in preventing coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and overweight/obesity. They also reduce constipation and provide many important nutrients. So what is a parent of a teenager to do? Discussing the importance of eating

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