Hi there, Mamas! A question I often get is about counting calories. Mainly, people want to know if it’s worth their time since it can be such a big commitment. My answer: I highly encourage logging calories… at least at
Eating for a Rainbow: Our Story of Pregnancy Loss
Hi there, Mamas. I return after a long break with some heartbreaking news. Our family has lost two members in the past three months. We lost two pregnancies: one in January at 6 weeks and one earlier this month at
National Nutrition Month 2016
Hi there, Mamas! As I’m sure you remember from last year, March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is vital in ensuring that we are able to enjoy our lives by staying healthy. By extension, it can improve our quality
Read It Now: Slim by Design
Hi there, Mamas! I’ve recently finished reading Slim by Design by Dr. Brian Wansink. Dr. Wansink is a researcher and professor who studies consumer behaviors regarding food. The book details information that he has learned over years of research on small changes
Heart Healthy Proteins & Lent Recipe
Hey there, Mamas! February is American Heart Month, which we talked about last year (specifically, fat and fiber). Since Lent this year falls a good majority in February, it seems a good time to add to our talk on heart
Get Ready to RUN, St. Louis!
Hi there, Mamas! In case you didn’t know, February is National Heart Month. This is a good time, as we prepare for warmer weather and begin to come out of our indulgent, holiday-fueled coma, to consider our heart’s condition –
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 3} Feeding Your Fam
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week three for the Family Friendly Diet Series. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here and Part Two {Weight Isn’t Everything} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 2} Weight Isn’t Everything
Hi there, Mamas! Here we go – week two for the Family Friendly Diet Series {Weight Isn’t Everything}. (Check out Part One {Fad Diets} here.) RDN Mama’s When “Kid-Friendly” Food Isn’t There are two big problems when beginning an extreme
A Healthy Diet is Family Friendly {Part 1} Fad Diets
Hi there, Mamas! Happy New Year! Hopefully after my last post, you were able to set some completely attainable and SMART goals for self-improvement for the year. If your resolution to get in shape by eating healthier, good for you!
Set Goals to Succeed in 2016
Hi there, Mamas! The New Year is fast approaching – can you believe it? Time to examine our lives and set new goals. It’s amazing how much things have changed in the past 12 months. RDNMama has been up and running for