Tag Archives: Whole Grains

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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What does a dietitian buy at the grocery?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Kasey

It’s starting to actually feel like fall down here in New Orleans… well, if you consider 80 degrees fall weather   The amazing weather made my weekly grocery trip much more enjoyable.  Here is a picture of my purchases…    … Continue reading →

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With the Best Intentions

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Kasey

With the best intentions, many of my patients referred for weight loss start naming all the fruits and vegetables they like to eat.  “I love bananas, grapes, strawberries, green beans, spinach…” they say.  Then I will ask, “What did you … Continue reading →

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