Neighborhood Nutritionist

We recently went on a trip and returned home to an almost-empty refrigerator. Half of what was there did not even resemble it's original form. I didn't have time to get to the store and needed to scrape a dinner together. I had eggs, milk, and flour...

Well, we've had our week-long winter here in Houston and spring is on its way. I started looking at swimsuits on-line and the panic set in. Yes, I need to lose weight. Being a dietitian, I do know how to eat properly and I understand the importance of...

We had family in town recently and had a great time.  One of the fun things we did together was go to a local farmer's market and pick strawberries in their fields.  We ended up bringing 6 pounds of strawberries home with us!  Once we started picking...

In my pediatric nutrition practice, the most frequently asked question I hear is, "How can I get my child to eat different or new foods?"  Picky children can be quite a challenge and moms often become worried that their little one is not receiving the...