Dietitian Spotlight Series: Marianne Romano, Certified Health Coach and Nutrition Consultant
It’s time for a new dietitian spotlight series! This week I interviewed Marianne Romano, MP RDN, who created her own company Romano Health Coaching 14 years ago and is based out of Albany, New York. Marianne, tell us a little about your business and the path you took to get where you are today. I have dual bachelor’s degree in… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Maggie Fekete, Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Instructor
This week I am excited to be featuring a fellow Buckeye, Maggie Fekete, RDN, LD, CHC, RYT. She has had a diverse career so far and has gained experience in many areas of nutrition and wellness. We worked together at Florida Hospital Orlando, where I got to see what a kind, passionate, dedicated person she is–… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Jeff Toler, Public Heath RD & Wellness Consultant
In this week’s spotlight I’m featuring Jeff Toler, MBA, RD, LD who works for the Tarrant County Public Heath Department in Texas as the Southwest WIC Clinic Supervisor and does side work as wellness/weight management consultant. WIC, which stands for Women, Infants and Children is a federally-funded free nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young… Read More»
5 “Healthy” Foods and Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
I wish I had a dime for every time someone said, “I know what to eat, I just don’t do it.” It usually comes about 30 seconds after meeting someone and telling them that I’m a dietitian. I never contradict; I just nod and smile, keeping my comments and thoughts to myself. I’m not in… Read More»
Best Ever Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mango Guacamole
This one, my friends, is a winner if there ever was one. Super healthy and super tasty, a great combo of plant-based proteins and complex carbs with a boost of antioxidants on top. Best Ever Black Bean Burgers Serves 4 in 20 minutes 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 15oz can of black beans, rinsed and… Read More»
21-Day Spring Clean Your Diet Challenge
I have some exciting news to share! When I sit down and talk with my clients, one of the most common goals and challenges they have is wanting to eat a cleaner diet, to cut out the junk and figure out how to better fuel their bodies. I’ve helped many of my clients do just… Read More»
Fire Roasted Red Pepper and Corn Chowder
I’ve gotta get at least one (or two or three) more good soup recipes in before the weather heats up here in The Woodlands! I’m a very seasonal eater, I like soups when in the fall and winter and salads in the spring and summer. My recipe tester has started calling me “The Soup Master”… Read More»
Quick and Healthy Vegetable Dumpling Soup
I was really in the mood for some dumplings the other day but after baking two days in a row I did NOT feel like cooking. I rarely venture into the frozen section, but I found some Annie Chun Organic Shiitake & Vegetable Potstickers— score. I whipped up this soup in less than 20 minutes…. Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Zarana Parekh, New Private Practice Dietitian
Meet this week’s Dietitian Spotlight focus: Zarana Parekh, RDN, CSP, LD. She was born and raised in India and after spending 7 years as a practicing dietitian, she followed the love of her life to the US. She moved to Dallas and studied Clinical Nutrition at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and got her RDN… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Kristina Disanto, Aspiring Sports RD
She might kill me for this picture! This week, the dietitian spotlight is on Kristina DiSanto, an RD I worked alongside at Shane Diet & Fitness Resorts last summer. Together we taught cooking classes and food demos, planned personal nutrition programs for each guest and hoarded the almond butter from the resort’s kitchen. Kristina… Read More»