Monthly Archives: October 2009

Finding Motivation

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Kasey

I often ask my patients at work, “What is motivating you to change your eating habits/lose weight?” Whether the goal is to maintain or improve health, the driving force to reach that goal is different for everyone. For some … Continue reading →

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Brinner!

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Kasey

Sometimes after a busy day the last thing I feel like doing is make a labor intensive dinner… the less time it takes and the less dishes I have to wash the better. Enter my favorite meal- Breakfast. Breakfast food … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Park

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Kasey

Walking in Audubon Park is probably my favorite exercise activity. Beautiful oak trees, gazebos, ponds, and spunky squirrels all add to the charm of the park. One loop around the paved walking/jogging/biking path is 1.8 miles… I usually go for … Continue reading →

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Do It Yourself Taco Seasoning

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Kasey

Many of my patients follow a Low Sodium Diet due to high blood pressure… a major concern is “How will my food taste good without salt?” This recipe for taco seasoning is a perfect example of how you can eat low salt foods without sacrificing flavor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged Meats | 4 Comments

Busy day, easy snacks

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Kasey

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! My weekend is jammed pack with work, errands, and parties… Whenever I have a hectic day ahead, I bring along some emergency snacks. For example, the other day my best friend Claudia and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Snacks | Tagged Fruits, Nuts, Whole Grains | 2 Comments

A Healthier Tailgate

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Kasey

A few of my friends are planning to tailgate at an upcoming LSU game (Go Tigers!)…. Just like old times… except the girls decided we needed to step up our tailgate game! As my friend Lori said, “We need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged Fruits, Meats, Vegetables, Whole Grains | 4 Comments

Happy World Vegetarian Day!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Kasey

Today is World Vegetarian Day! While I’m not a vegetarian, I do consume plant-based meals on a regular basis. Plant-based foods are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Antioxidants protect the body from harmful free radicals. Phytochemicals have protective or disease … Continue reading →