Looking to reboot in the New Year? Start
2016 off by breaking all your dieting rules! Join my 30-Day Drop Challenge and reinvent what health means to you. It’s free, fun and completely on your own time! Sign up today and forget about it until January 2! http://ow.ly/W2ti5 (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog)
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 28, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs

What will you do after the ball drops? R
ing in vitality by joining my 30-Day Drop Challenge. Weekly challenges for a fit and happier NEW you (and the best part is you don’t have to diet)! It’s free, fun and completely on your own time! Sign up today and you’ll get my FREE Feel Great Guide that includes a health and happiness journal. http://www.rebeccascritchfield.com/2015/12/17/30daydrop/ (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog)
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 21, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs

Taco Tuesday just got a lot easier in yo
ur house with this flavorful recipe for Ham Tacos starring @Smithfield Anytime Favorites! #AD http://bit.ly/1PLw8iP http://ow.ly/i/dnTgk (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog)
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - October 6, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs

5 Reasons to Eat This Fruit You Probably Never Tried
Disclosure: I attended a “sneak peak” event for Zespri SunGold kiwifruit at Ketchum’s D.C. offices on May 19, 2015. I work with Zespri on media. I was not compensated to write this blog. Chances are you have never had a SunGold Kiwifruit from New Zealand.  It is a new variety of kiwifruit with a tropical flavor and beautiful yellow color. Some Things Are Worth Waiting For It took Zespri 10 years to create this unique cultivar. SunGold is finally ready for the U.S. (ask for it in stores if you don’t see it by June!) Top 5 Reasons You Will Love Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit 1. VITAMIN C!!! SunGold kiwifru...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 21, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food fruits nutrition zespri sungold kiwifruit Source Type: blogs

Cool Foods for Warm Weather
Me mind on fire. Me soul on fire. Feelin’ Hot. Hot. Hot You too? Last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. I feel ya. That’s why I I’m keeping mine off and making these easy foods and recipes instead. No oven necessary. Go ahead and store your winter sweaters and other things you don’t need in there. Pour a nice cold glass of ice water and get inspired to keep it cool (and healthy) when it’s hot outside. Disclosure: The brands and organizations included in the TV segments and blog are clients of mine. ABC Newschannel 8 Let’s Talk Live DC Watch my appearance on NBC WBAL Baltimor...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 19, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food recipes TV segments best cereal canned peaches chicken wraps chocolate milk smoothies healthy deviled eggs Kind Bars lamb sliders memorial day recipes picnic foods slow cooker recipes Source Type: blogs

How Many People Are Making This “Health” Mistake?
“Diet.” Just reading that word probably gives you flashbacks to all the magazine and diet book promises that failed … and brings up a running list in your head of popular diet trends, and celebrity-sponsored programs we can’t seem to escape when we turn on the TV or log onto Facebook. Many people (maybe you?) think the only way to manage your weight is to go on one of these diets. Wrong. I’ve been on tons of diets in my heydey. They all made me feel like crap. The only thing that worked was me changing my habits in a realistic way that I could live with forever. But don’t just take my word for it, check out the...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 5, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: happiness health nutrition weight loss international no diet day Source Type: blogs

Exercise While Cleaning and Doing House Work
All, Nothing, Or Multitasking? One of the top reasons clients tell me they don’t exercise as much as they would like is because they can’t find the time. I get that. These days, people have become more and more busy; finding it hard to get that recommended 150 to 175 minutes of moderate cardio exercise per week. That sounds like a lot of time. For the “all or nothing” thinkers, this is the end of it. If I can’t do what I want, I might as well do nothing. That’s when I want to shout “You’re making a misssttttaaaakkkkkeeee” It sucks to be pulled in a million different di...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 21, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: exercise at home workout exercise housework workout plans Source Type: blogs

Think Outside the Lunchbox with Healthy Meal and Snack Ideas
It’s that time of year! Summer is over and the kids are headed back to school! This year think outside the lunchbox with nutritious and tasty snack and meal ideas that your kiddos will gobble up! Check out my recent appearance on DC’s Let’s Talk Live to help kick off the school year with healthy food tips that will make the transition back to school easier and healthier! Get Your Goodness to Go Cereal can be a smart choice for a quick breakfast. Look for high fiber, whole grain options like Post Grape Nuts and Shredded Wheat. But what about when you really need “grab and go”? Post has a new breakfa...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 28, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children eating healthy food fruits nutrition back to school cereal healthy breakfast healthy snacks hydration kiwifruit Source Type: blogs

Make Your Own “Deconstructed” Grilled Guacamole
Holey moley, grilled guacamole? Summer is coming to an end but the weather is still perfect for grilling and being social. If you’re finding yourself wanting to do something fun and flavorful for your end of the summer dinner party or cookout, you MUST try my grilled guacamole! With a little inspiration from the brand folks at Mazola Corn Oil, I’ve created four guacamole dips with creative flavor twists that will make you look like a culinary rock star! Read on to discover how you can add a sweet, smoky and tangy twist to your guacamole. You might be wondering how one “grills” guacamole? It’s simple! ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 26, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables avocado Grilled Guacamole healthy grilling recipes heart healthy cooking oil mazola corn oil vegetarian grilling recipes Source Type: blogs

Meals and Snacks to Make “Back To School” Easier
It’s time for parents to rejoice, the kiddos are headed back to school! We all know that “time crunch” of getting the kids up, dressed, fed, and off to school WITH a nutritious lunch in hand – it’s like a race. I appeared on WBAL to share food ideas to make getting back in the school grove easier and healthier. Be sure to check out the segment clips below–I’ve even got after school snacks and dinner covered too! Power Up with Peanut Butter Including foods like peanut butter in your “quick and easy” breakfasts helps make sure your child’s day kicks off in a nutritious way and keeps them sa...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 25, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs

Foods and Snacks to Keep Your Cool
It’s the ‘dog days’ of summer and the heat can really take a toll on our willingness to cook hot meals. Watch my recent appearance on Let’s Talk Live DC as I show some of my favorite foods and snacks that are nice and cool and you don’t have to turn on the oven to enjoy them! Read on for some fresh and flavorful foods and snack ideas to help keep your cool in this hot and humid summer weather. Go Tart Go tart – tart cherries that is! Tart cherries have been found in research to help ease muscle pain and improve sleep quality and they happen to be a great ingredient in some cold food recipes. We...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 8, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food recipes vegetables chilled soups fritolay frozen desserts granola healthy convenience foods homemade popsicle recipes KIND protein snack dips summer snacks tart cherries Source Type: blogs

Easy Weeknight Marinades Done Right
I recently partnered up with the brand folks at Mazola Corn Oil to create this fun recipe for marinated grilled Tilapia with kiwifruit served over coleslaw. Mazola Corn Oil has more cholesterol-blocking plant sterols than other cooking oils, and can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. It is a great source of healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Its mild flavor and high smoke point also make it a fantastic all-purpose oil great for general cooking, baking, grilling, sautéing and stir-frying, and can be used as a butter substitute in certain recipes. It’s also the perfect oil to use ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 6, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking diet eating healthy food food marketing and advertising fruits nutrition recipes vegetables grilled fish grilling recipes healthy cooking oils kiwifruit marinades mazola corn oil tilapia Source Type: blogs

What to Eat to Beat the Heat
August can be a real scorcher and the heat can really take a toll on our willingness to cook hot meals. If you’re looking for ways to eat well without having to turn on the oven watch my recent segment “Eat to Beat the Heat” on WBAL or read on for some fresh and flavorful foods and recipes ideas to help keep your cool this summer. Stay Hydrated  In the dog days of summer dehydration can be a real concern, especially for people working physical jobs or exercising outdoors – like I like to do. Most of the time, water is the best beverage for hydration. For athletes, active adults and youth in sports, sports ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 4, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition BodyArmor edamame fritolay Grape Nuts cereal grapes smoothie snc sports drinks sunchips Tabbouleh salad Source Type: blogs

Pack Zespri, It Packs a Punch
Team Zespri I recently participated the #PackZespri kiwifruit event in NYC that showcased kiwifruit as part of our vibrant food culture. This year I am the official spokesperson for Zespri Kiwifruit North America. For those of you who are new to Zespri Kiwifruit, they are the company which exports the world’s premium kiwifruit grown by more the 2,400 kiwifruit growers, who collectively produce more than 86 million trays of fruit each year! The night was full of kiwifruit inspired food and cocktails and showcased the new kiwifruit variety, the SunGold. Throughout the evening I inspired guests with my favorite ways to ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - July 17, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition fruit recipes sungold kiwifruit Zespri kiwifruit Source Type: blogs

Sorting Out Fact From Fiction: The Gluten-Free Diet Craze
Gluten free diets have become the latest weight loss “fad”. I think one of the reasons this trendy way of eating has evolved is that rather than working on incorporating balance and moderation into meals and snacks, it can be easier to cut something out altogether – whether that’s wheat, dairy or something else. What people may not know who are following a gluten-free diet for weight control, is that many times when gluten is removed from processed foods, sugar, fat and butter are often added to improve the taste. For most of us, there really is no medical reason to eliminate gluten. In fact, many gluten-containin...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - July 16, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: diet eating healthy food nutrition weight loss diets gluten-free The OWN Show Source Type: blogs