Over the last weeks, a lot of attention in the news has been given to parents like me: new empty-nesters. It seems like a recent trend, this recognition of how children leaving home can deeply affect parents. It’s a moment which gives the greatest-ever meaning to the conjoined adjectives, “bitter-sweet.” I was especially touched by […]
Confession 5: I don’t love supplements.
Okay, okay. I do have vitamin tablets and other supplements in it my cabinet right now. I always keep fish oil, choline, and multivitamins as a backup when I know we’re missing those nutrients, and vitamin D3 because we live in the Pacific Northwest. I also STRONGLY recommend high-quality prenatal vitamins to pregnant women and […]
Confession 4: I don’t believe in diets.
Wait, wait, wait. Disclaimer: I do believe in diets for people with special medical conditions. Medical conditions sometimes require avoiding or modifying foods to maintain health. A more accurate statement may be to say that I don’t believe in fad diets. When I hear of a diet that excludes any major group of foods, I […]
Confession 3: Exercise
Confession #3: I don’t Like Exercise. I’m no Beth. “Hi, Brandi! Do you want to go for a little run?” These are the words I could expect whenever I’d answer a phone call from my friend Beth. Beth, the one who set a goal to run marathons in every state. Beth is built like a […]
Confession #2: Cake
Confession #2: I Eat Chocolate Cake. Yes, I love chocolate in almost any form, especially cake. If you offer a fresh piece to me at any point in time, I guarantee that I will accept with pleasure. It’s the same truth for pizza, ice cream with sprinkles, donuts, and many adult beverages. You get the […]
Confession #1: Family
Confession #1: My Family Doesn’t Listen to Me Either. Like anyone, I want my family to eat healthfully. I wanted it so badly that when I had a chance to return to college, my focus became dietetics. It turns out that becoming a dietitian is hard. It requires: A nutrition-related bachelor’s degree (or higher) from […]