Enter to Win 2 Free Bottles of Vitafusion Gummy Vitamins
I’m thrilled to have a relationship with Vitafusion. We’ve been working together this year on a number of outreach projects to help educate people on the benefits of vitamins, how I use them myself, and how I recommend to incorporate them. If you’d like to learn more, and perhaps even win some to try, then read on. As a dietitian, I encourage people to eat balanced every day, with a variety of colorful fruits, vegetables, lean proteins from both plants and animals, dairy and whole grain foods. I’m a big fan of quality foods as a foundation for longevity. I’m also a realist and I understand we...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - July 1, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children health nutrition supplements contest free giveaway L'il Critters prenatal Vitafusion vitamin D vitamins Source Type: blogs

New & Nutritious Recipes For Your 4th Of July Celebration
Everyone loves a good old-fashioned 4th of July party–spending time with friends, enjoying the outdoors and a traditional BBQ. Revive the old menu of hot dogs & hamburgers with these 3 delicious and nutritious modern BBQ recipes. These recipes are simple, festive, and flavorful, a sure hit for the whole family. See highlights from my latest segment on Let’s Talk Live DC below for these homemade foods that are guaranteed to stand out at the party! Starters & Appetizers Start your 4th of July BBQ off right with everyone’s favorite way to cook in the summertime, grilling! Grilled honey lime chicken skewers ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - June 28, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes avocados beano chicken georgia pecans honey july 4th lets talk live veggie burgers Source Type: blogs

Healthy Eating for a Summer on the Move
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors — whether you’re headed to the beach, the pool, a long bike ride or a picnic in the park.  When its hot out, if you’re anything like me, you don’t want to spend too many hours sweating in the kitchen, but still want to eat healthy, delicious food.  During my recent segment on Let’s Talk Live DC, I shared some summertime tips for eating well. Check out my fun, healthy ideas for grilling, simple breakfasts, and quality snacks.  You can watch the full video here or check out highlights from my segment below. Tip #1 Fire up the Grill! Not only is grilling the most ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - June 24, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition eating healthy Kind Bars lamb lets talk live Mazola post great grains recipes summer Source Type: blogs

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
Cauliflower is a low calorie, nutrient dense, and cancer-fighting food. One serving of this great side dish or snack will cost you less than 100 calories and provide plenty of flavor. Cauliflower is very low in fat and one serving provides about 5% of the recommended daily fiber intake. This vegetable is a great source of phytochemicals and antioxidants. Emeril Lagasse’s recipe is quick and easy. It is a great option for a side dish for your family or a quick snack and has tons of healthy benefits! Ingredients: 5 to 6 cups cauliflower florets, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (from 1 medium cauliflower) 1/4 cup extra-vi...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - June 21, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition antioxidants cauliflower eating healthy quick side dish Source Type: blogs

New Research Released About Food Restriction, Pressure and Kids
It seems like you can’t turn a corner nowadays without being bombarded with messages about the obesity epidemic. This fear around obesity seems to be one of the reasons parents have started to police their kids’ food. They think that policing helps them, but recent research has shown that this is not the case. In a recent study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, they looked at diverse population (racially/ethnically and socioeconomically) of 2231 adolescents and 3431 parents of those adolescents to explore parent behaviors surrounding both food restriction and pressur...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - June 6, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children eating healthy life nutrition kids mindful eating research Source Type: blogs

Carrot Cake Recipe from Green Mountain At Fox Run
For many people trying to reach a healthy natural weight, a retreat can be a great way to step outside of your environment, so you can learn new behaviors without the distraction of everyday life. While there are a number of weight loss-focused retreat options out there (and some are certainly better than others), I’ve personally been to Green Mountain At Fox Run and can tell you it’s different. First, and foremost, it’s not focused on weight loss — it’s focused on self care. It’s definitely a place worth checking out, if you haven’t already. For more information about their progra...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - June 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: diet eating healthy food life recipes weight loss carrot cake green mountain at fox run retreat self care wellness Source Type: blogs

Breastfeeding: Going Back to Work — Strategies for Success
I recently hosted my third live Pregnancy Magazine Google Hangout about breastfeeding basics that specifically focused on strategies for heading back to work. I was joined by fellow experts Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE and Leslie Schilling, MA, RD, LDN. The panelists shared their personal stories about juggling work and breastfeeding. We discussed strategies for planning (whether you’re part-time or full-time), how much inventory to keep and how to store it, and what products/supplies made it easier. We also shared tips for business travel and how to deal with being on the road. See below to watch the full video: ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 29, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children life nutrition pregnancy breastfeeding google handout moms pregnancy magazine working moms Source Type: blogs

Foods and Gadgets to “Fuel” Your Active Lifestyle
If you like exercise like I do, then you might also like to know how to stay energized before, during, and after your workout. When it comes to eating, the key is quality foods, quality nutrients. I also think it’s important to “train smart,” meaning push yourself when you need to and cut yourself some slack when you need to. I support heart rate training as method for customizing your program to meet your goals and current fitness level. I was on Let’s Talk Live DC this week sharing foods and gear that will help fuel an active lifestyle. Check out my tips on hydration, pre-exercise fuel, recovery n...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy exercise food nutrition recipes cherries flapjacked protein pancakes Kind Bars lets talk live polar heart rate monitor pre-fuel nutrition recovery nutrition smoothie recipes Vita Coco Source Type: blogs

Breastfeeding: Challenges of the First Days to Success
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting my second live Pregnancy Magazine Google Hangout about breastfeeding basics that specifically focused on those first few important days after your baby is born. I was joined by fellow experts Corey Colwell-Lipson, LMFT, ATR-BC Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE and Leslie Schilling, MA, RD, LDN. We talked about what challenges can come up during those first few days when you’re waiting for you milk to come in, creating a good environment for breastfeeding, and tools to help make latching easier. We also discussed maintaining your milk supply, how to manage demanding feeding schedu...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 20, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children life nutrition pregnancy babies breastfeeding breastmilk pregnancy magazine Source Type: blogs

Cold Smoothie Ideas Perfect for Warmer Weather
As a sports nutritionist, ultra marathoner, busy working mom, and health nut… I love smoothies, especially in warmer weather. They’re quick, easy, and cold! Making them yourself is usually the best way to go because you control the ingredients to keep them good-for-you. Last week I was on WBAL in Baltimore sharing some of my favorite warm weather smoothie recipes. You can watch the whole video here, visit WBAL’s website for the full recipes, or check out some of the highlights below: “Red Recharger” Recovery Smoothie For all those athletes out there, whether you run, swim, bike (or do all three&...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 15, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy exercise food recipes cherries peanuts recovery nutrition silk smoothies soymilk sports nutrition Source Type: blogs

Breastfeeding Basics: A Google Hangout Hosted by Parenting Magazine and Me!
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to host a live Pregnancy Magazine Google Hangout about breastfeeding alongside other experts like Leslie Schilling, MA, RD, LDN and Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE.  We talked about why breastfeeding is so important, why you should breastfeed and guidelines for how long to keep at it. We also shared challenges and successes that we as moms experienced in order to better prepare and support other new moms that are looking to breastfeed. See below to watch the full video: Check Back Weekly for More Episodes You can catch this weekly show on www.PregnancyMagazine.com, as well on Preg...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 8, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children life nutrition pregnancy baby breastfeeding google hangout new mom Source Type: blogs

Weight-loss Frauds top FTC survey — excerpt from Consumer Health Digest
I’ve been an advocate for intuitive eating and take a weight-neutral, non-diet approach with all my clients. I’d rather help someone make changes they can maintain forever instead of promising a “quick fix” that would likely lead to weight cycling. It’s about self-care after all. I saw this article in a recent Consumer Health Digest e-newsletter and wanted to pass it on. It sheds light on fraudulent marketing claims that many weight-loss products make, and the author suggests measures that can be taken to avoid this. Read on and let me know what you think. Consumer Health Digest #13-16; April...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 1, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: diet food marketing and advertising health new research nutrition diets fraudulent marketing FTC weight loss products Source Type: blogs

Reviving the Family Meal: It’s Good For Your Health
Time is a precious commodity nowadays. Our schedules aren’t getting any less crammed, anytime soon, and many times one of the things that gets bumped to the bottom of the priority list is the family meal. In my recent US News “Eat + Run” blog I talked about the importance of family mealtime, and the many benefits that result from more meals eaten together. Benefits like improved grades in school, healthier eating patterns and greater emotional well-being have all been reported. Who wouldn’t want those things, right? If you’re looking to make family meals a priority in your home, here are a f...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 29, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: children eating healthy life nutrition eat and run family meal US news Source Type: blogs

Kids Consuming Energy Drinks — I Debate a Former CEO on Fox News
Earlier this year a report came out linking energy drinks to an increase in hospital room visits. Not long after the report was released I went on Cavuto on Fox News to debate the potential health and safety implications of kids consuming these energy drinks. You can watch the full video here, or check out some of the highlights from the video below. Stick With Nature’s Energy Drink: WATER! The ingredient lists in many of these energy drinks is a mile long and impossible to pronounce. Aside from the potentially dangerous cocktail of ingredients, they’re also packed with stimulants like caffeine and added sug...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Cavuto energy drinks kids Source Type: blogs

Impress Your Guests and Enjoy the Party with Easy Entertaining Ideas
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to entertain. I want to put out a spread that’s memorable and delicious. For me, the food I serve is like a gift to my guests. I want to impress them, but I don’t want to work my butt off while everyone else is having fun at the party. Ya with me? I was on Let’s Talk Live this week sharing some of my tips to help you look like you spent all day in the kitchen (without actually doing it!). Read on for some highlights from my segment. Idea #1: Easy, Creative Cheese Pairings to Make Your Gathering Fun Instead of the typical “wine and cheese” pairings, why no...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 19, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition recipes kebab Kind Bars lamb lets talk live mango mangos protein salsa satay Source Type: blogs