Nov 22 2009
My mom makes the best homemade oatmeal soap using real lye and raw ingredients. While I think this would be a cool hobby, frankly my small apartment might not facilitate this dangerous task! So, I became inventive, did some googling, and went to work. The result is a very pleasing, rough textured soap that Ryan [...]
Nov 19 2009
What better month to start my new job in Diabetes Education than the month of November – National Diabetes Month! Thanks to those of you who have emailed with congrats about the new job – I’m really enjoying it and think it will be a wonderful opportunity for me. Here are a few points you [...]
Nov 12 2009
As you will see below (See What I’ve Been Up To… for more info), today I will be presenting with some of my new coworkers concerning eye health for individuals with diabetes. I have been paired with two other girls for a group presentation. One of them plans to talk about the parts of the [...]
Nov 06 2009
I am frequently asked for examples of heart-healthy fats. Even as a dietitian who talks about nutrition regularly, I tend to get the fats mixed up myself! If you are trying to eat heart healthy foods, look to omega-3 fatty acids. Omega fats can help lower cholesterol, a substance linked to heart health. Here are [...]
Nov 03 2009
The Starkville, Mississippi Festival of Trees will soon kick off it’s annual celebration with everything from a tree decorating contest to fancy dinners to a gingerbread house contest. Gingerbread houses must be made from at least 80% edible ingredients (my guess is that means you can use super glue!) and follow certain criteria. They will [...]