Jump Start Your Morning with Powerhouse Peas

Sharing the "why" and "how" of feeding your mind, body and soul every morning in this article. Did you realize peas in an omelet can balance blood glucose levels and boost serotonin for a calm start to the day?

Foods That Can Hamper Your Sleep

Read this article to learn which foods you might want to limit for a better night’s sleep.

A better night's sleep with certain foods

Which foods can help improve your sleep? Find out here.

Carbohydrate Nutrition

I hope you listen as I discuss Carbohydrates and more on live radio with Ted Schubel.

What nutrient am I discussing in this article?

Sailors, pirates, storms and disease. Read more about this important nutrient in this U.S News & World Report article.

Calculating Weight Loss

See my comments in this U.S. News & World Report on what’s truly important when calculating weight loss.

Keeping Your Immune System Charged

I had the pleasure of discussing the importance of nutritionally charging our immune system everyday. So what should we be eating?

Who should follow a gluten free meal plan?

Think you should follow a gluten free diet to lose weight? Think again. Get the facts.

Food Nutrition Conference Expo

10.20.2020 It was an honor to be a presenter on a panel of experts to 10,000 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members. This year the annual conference was virtual, but that didn’t stop the process of sharing and learning!

Accurate Nutrition Media Messages

Proud to be a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Watch this video for a hint of the print, radio, and TV interviews the Spokesperson do daily to share evidence-based nutrition facts.

Live Radio

Always a pleasure to appear on Town Talk with Ted Schubel. Today I mentored a GMU Intern on the show. Listen, learn and laugh as we discussed National Taco Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Fall Produce Picks, and Halloween Tips.

Know the nutrition credentials you can trust!

It seems everyone is mislead or confused on what to eat. Nutrition is a science. Read my commentary article in the Free Lance Star newspaper and stay informed.

Sport Nutrition Counseling

RDN's truly can help you play a better game! I love when I hear success stories. In this case, as referenced in the local Free-Lance Star newspaper, I am honored to be the registered dietitian nutritionist that supported Max Harper in achieving his sport and health goals. Max recently received the Fredericksburg, Virginia All-Area baseball player recognition award. And now, he is on his way to the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He is a fine young man, and I wish him all the very best! 

French TV News

As an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics national Spokesperson, when you get a request from a Washington Bureau Producer for French TV asking you for an interview on U.S. Competitive Eating (think downing 65 hot dogs in 12 minutes, etc.) to air on the evening French television news (6 Million viewers) next week....you say 'Yes, I'd be happy to help." 

Making a Difference - University of Illinois Honor

May 2018 - As the University of Illinois celebrates 150 years of education, I received notice that I was anonymously nominated to be included in an online profile of approx. 1200 U. of Illinois graduates who have gone onto "big things." To be included in such a group is quite an honor. This profile includes some of my memories while an undergrad student on campus in Champaign-Urbana. Go Fighting Illini - go Big Ten!

Happy Valentine's Day

Know your chocolate - see my fun facts on social media and enjoy your Feb. 14th!

How Does Your State Rank?

Which state eats the most fruits and vegetables? Which states have the lowest risk of disease? Which state is most active? I'm honored to be one of the "Experts" in this report. 

McGovern-Dole Leadership Award

Pleased to represent the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with these colleagues to see Senator Bob Casey (PA) and Senator Jerry Moran (KS) receive this award presented by the World Food Program. Worldwide 815 million people suffer from hunger; 80% of expenditures to resolve hunger are spent in war zones (man-made conflict areas). Humanitarian, developmental and educational aid needed.