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Enter To Win Free Choice Organic Tea
Share Your Inspiration and You Could Win Tea I announced this contest in my February newsletter. If you aren’t subscribed, you’re missing out on my recipes, exercise and food tips, and promotions. It’s a quick read. I know you got lots to do, but I think you’ll love it! Subscribe at my website. Several lucky blog readers will take home boxes of Choice Organic Tea which comes in dozens of delicious flavors and varieties. To enter just leave a comment below sharing your favorite motivational quote. I’ll draw winners at random on March 1st. Be sure to include your blog or e-mail when completing y...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 12, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: health nutrition Choice Teas stress management wellness Source Type: blogs

A “Nutrition Prescription” For Fighting Cold and Flu
Medicine isn’t the only way to fight off cold and flu. Food can be your medicine too. I was on Let’s Talk Live recently sharing a nutrition prescription to help you stay healthy. Below are some highlights from the segment. There are basically two big tricks to beating winter “bugs”: reducing inflammation and boosting immunity.  So whether you’re trying to prevent sickness or recover ASAP, all the foods I mention below will help you. Spicy Lamb Korma I created this recipe for www.leanonlamb.com – it’s a spicy lamb korma that you make in the slow cooker. Lamb is nutrient rich, and packed ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes anti-inflammatory digestive health fermented foods gut health immunity kefir korma lamb pistachios prevent colds prevent flu tumeric vegetables Source Type: blogs

Healthier Superbowl Party Food and Snacks
I was so honored to be included as one of the nutrition experts the Huffington Post reached out to in order to find out what to eat for a healthy superbowl party. To keep everyone happy — meat eaters and vegetarians alike — I recommended a bunch of great snacks: Lamb sliders — nutrient-rich, full of protein and a little unexpected! Shrimp cocktail — packed with protein and heart healthy fats Veggie platter with yogurt and herb dip Healthy dips like salsa, guacamole or black beans Heart-healthy nuts like pistachios — one serving is a whopping 49 kernals! Whole grain chips — pick one ma...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 31, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes dips healthy eating healthy snacks lamb sliders party food pistachios superbowl Source Type: blogs

10 Reasons to Love Dried Cranberries!
The Cranberry Institute asked me to review some of their data and blog about it. As a huge fan of cranberries, I was happy to check it out and share it with you! Are Dried Cranberries OK? I love cranberries in all forms. I have used cranberry juice in salad dressing, smoothies, and marinades. I have used fresh cranberries to make a compote to add flavor and nutrients to foods from fish to asparagus to oatmeal. I love using dried cranberries for a sweet snack – a real fruit snack! I’ve topped fiber-rich cereal with dried cranberries and used dried cranberries as an ingredient in my homemade granola for yummy yog...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 29, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: food nutrition cranberries cranberry recipes cranberry research dried cranberries dried fruit UTIs Source Type: blogs

Get Your “Green Smoothie” On – A Delicious Way to Drink Your Veggies
Smoothies can be a smart food choice any time of day. They make a quick and healthy meal when you’re pinched for time. They’re great for exercise recovery because they have carbohydrates and protein. They’re an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables, which are packed with vitamins and minerals to give you energy. My favorite smoothie is “green” – super simple. Just add frozen banana, spinach, and protein powder to a blender. Toss in a little ice and push GO! But your smoothie can be any color of the rainbow. So get creative. Basic Fruit and Veggie Smoothie “Recipe”: This is a basic recipe t...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes banana healthy recipes smoothie spinach Source Type: blogs

Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
I recently had dinner at a new friend’s house. We met in childbirth class and we have infants about a week apart! Her husband wanted to “impress” me with his healthy culinary skills. (and he did!) Part of the dinner he served was this butternut squash soup that he was very proud to say was made without any cream. It was absolutely delicious, and he shared the recipe with me, so I wanted to share it with all of you! I calculated the nutritional information which I included below too. It’s perfect for cold fall and winter months as part of a light lunch and has just a few key ingredients making it s...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 15, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food recipes butternut squash soup healthy recipe sage Source Type: blogs

Plan to Attend 2013 Binge Eating Disorder Conference in March
The Binge Eating Disorder 2013 National Conference will be coming to Bethesda, Maryland this March 8-10, 2013.  Binge eating disorder affects more than 8 million people — more than anorexia and bulimia combined. It’s often not talked about so many people aren’t aware of it. Registered Dietitians / Nutritionists Special Workshop I spoke and attended the conference last year (and am speaking again this year), and it was an amazing experience for me seeing as I have many clients who struggle with binge eating disorder. There will be a day-long track targeting what RDs need to know in identifying BED, effec...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 9, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy nutrition BEDA binge eating disorder Source Type: blogs

5 Habits Worth “Giving Up” This Year
For many people, New Years Resolutions are set so they “make up” for all the “bad stuff” over the holidays. Usually the resolutions involve unrealistic and irrational goals and whole categories of foods they are going to “give up”, but that backfires because you can’t do those things forever. Not only that, but some of the goals don’t even make sense because they set you up to sabotage your best intentions — like skipping breakfast — not a good idea. Earlier this week I was on Let’s Talk Live sharing some ideas for habits you really can “give up” to trim up the holiday excess and ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - January 3, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables belVita biscuits Pirates Booty resolutions smoothies Source Type: blogs

10 Things You Can Give Up in 2013
With the new year rapidly approaching, I wanted to compile a list of my top 10 things that I think you should give up in 2013. Take a look and see how many you can cross off your list next year! 1. Guilt I’ve blogged about food guilt in the past, and still feel that this is something worth mentioning as we move into 2013. Many times the guilt associated with food comes from the food policing that I mention below. It creates a cycle of restriction/avoidance of food, overeating, guilt, and restriction again. The only way to break the cycle is to give yourself permission to enjoy foods you love without guilt or shame. 2...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 31, 2012 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition eggs gluten-free maple syrup paleo weight management wellness Source Type: blogs