The other day I discussed The Basics of Goal Setting, and how it’s important to set long- and short-term goals. I mentioned that there are three characteristics of short-term goals — they should be attainable, measurable, and behavior-oriented. What does all this mean? Read on to find out! Attainable goals are those that are realistic and actually something you can…
Last week I told you that when it comes to changing your behavior, it’s best to resolve all year long, not just to wait until January 1st or until a big event is on the horizon. A big part of making changes is planning in advance — just as you would plan for a party or study for a test,…
As soon as the holiday season rolls around, people start thinking about what resolutions they will make come January 1st. It’s certainly a good idea to plan ahead — it’s much better than waiting for New Year’s day. However, the New Year is not the only time that you can resolve to change your behavior. In my opinion, too much…
Back in August I told you about the push by some for a junk food tax, which would primarily tax sugary beverages, such as soda and sports drinks. Like most hot topics, the proposed tax has stirred a lot of debate in the nutrition community. For an article in Today’s Dietitian, I was interviewed about my opinion regarding the tax….
Now that the holiday season has begun, the Winter movie season is in full gear. Before you head to the theater, you may want to read this. A couple of weeks ago, the results of a survey from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) revealed the true nutritional content of those bags and buckets of movie theater…
Yesterday was nutrition day in the US (the program started in Austria). While many hospitals were celebrating this special occasion (at least for dietitians like myself it’s special!), I was helping a local private school celebrate their very own nutrition day. The Ramaz Lower School spent the day learning all about nutrition, and as their consulting dietitian I was there…
This week’s Wednesday Wonder is a little bit different from previous weeks. I am a member of a great foodie website, Half Hour Meals, and was interviewed by one of the other members on the site. Turns out she was curious about me since I am a new member there and my profile caught her eye. So this week’s Wendsday Wonder…
Have you ever bought something, say a box of cookies or a pair of shoes, and never used/eaten/worn it? I know it’s happened to me and I always wonder why I do it! Last week I read an article, “Distinctions between Shopping and Use Occasions” by the Hartman Group, a group that conducts consumer research to understand how consumer’s attitudes…
Yesterday I told you all about the rambutan, a new fruit I tried over the weekend. As I mentioned in that post, my family and I tried another new fruit for the Rosh Hashanah holiday — the Mamey. When I saw this fruit at Fairway, a fabulous supermarket in my neighborhood, I had no idea what it was. It didn’t…
This past weekend was the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. There are many food customs on this holiday, one of which is to enjoy a new fruit to remind us to appreciate the fruits of the earth and that we are here to enjoy them. Every year the search is on for a fruit that we have…
Last night I went to the grand opening of the Lenape Edible Estates in Manhattan. This was a fun-filled event with tastings of food from the garden, a film about the creation of the estate, and a discussion with the creator of the Edible Estates. The Edible Estates project was started by the architect and artist Fritz Haeg to replace…
