Get your kids to eat right at school

Get your kids to eat right at school

It’s almost back to school time, which means new notebooks, folders, and pencils. While you’re out shopping for school supplies, be sure to also pick up a lunchbox that provides different compartments to hold a variety of foods. Why? Because you want your kids to be...
Shrimp Spaghetti with Chickpea Pasta

Shrimp Spaghetti with Chickpea Pasta

Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 9 ozs Chickpea Pasta1 pound of Shrimp (large, peeled, deveined)2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 Garlic (cloves, chopped)2 cups Crushed Tomatoes (from the can)2 tbsps Capers2 tbsps Pitted Kalamata Olives (chopped)Sea Salt & Black Pepper,...
Trying to get pregnant? Start with these nutrition tips.

Trying to get pregnant? Start with these nutrition tips.

In my last blog https://pattyrd.com/nutrition-matters-when-trying-to-conceive-part-i/ , I gave my first 4 tips for those trying to conceive, but having trouble. As frustrating as that process can be, following my tips will increase your chances of conception with the...
Nutrition Matters When Trying To Conceive: Part I

Nutrition Matters When Trying To Conceive: Part I

As a registered dietitian in private practice, my ideal client usually seeks my services for weight loss, weight management, sports nutrition and disease prevention.  I never would have thought that I would be crafting eating plans for women trying to conceive,...
Part 2: Spring cleaning your body

Part 2: Spring cleaning your body

In my last post, I shared 4 tips https://pattyrd.com/4-tips-for-spring-cleaning-your-body/ for applying the same principles of spring cleaning you use in your home to your body. I talked about the importance of avoiding fads and quick fixes, enjoying seasonal...