by nutrigirl | Nov 25, 2021 | Product Review, Sound Off!
I’m whiskin’ it all! Now’s the best thyme to get your food pun swag ordered for the holidays! Take a break from the turkey and have a few laughs while you peruse my shop.
Today through Cyber Monday! Use code BF25 at check out for 25% off all food pun swag. Chews from Praise Cheeses, Olive you, This. Is. The. Wurst, Oh. My Gouda and more!
This includes tees, totes, onesies, hoodies and mugs! From Avo nice day to “Won’t you be vine?”- your foodie friends won’t be disappointed with a fun, food pun tee or tote.
As always, part of proceeds goes towards those suffering food insecurity in Cincinnati including https://lasoupe.org
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by nutrigirl | Nov 8, 2021 | Sound Off!
Is coffee a friend or foe when it comes to headaches? I recently researched and wrote a full article on the topic for Today’s Dietitian.
Personally, I enjoy coffee and couldn’t start my day without it. It’s been found to have several health benefits including diabetes prevention, Parkinson’s disease prevention and reduction in heart disease risk, particularly in women.
On the downside, a recent study showed that excess coffee (6 or more cups/day) may increase the risk of dementia. Like anything- moderation is key (meaning 2-3 cups per day for most people).
Check out my article on headaches and see what you can do to prevent them:
Integrative Nutrition: Nutrition for Headaches and Migraines – Today’s Dietitian Magazine (todaysdietitian.com)
In addition, I’d like to mention that I’m open to more freelance writing opportunities. If you need someone to write food, health or nutrition copy for your food brand, social media pages, newsletter or web site, please message me for more information.
I’ve signed up for https://www.listiller.com to find more writing jobs as I move away from 1:1 nutrition counseling.
by nutrigirl | May 29, 2021 | Sound Off!
Nothing gives me more satisfaction than collaborating with other dietitians. Each of us has a unique skill or talent and it’s so fun to combine forces for good.
This week, I’ve collaborated with Chefs Abbie Gellman and Julie Harrington, who are also RDs. They run the Culinary Nutrition Studio where they offer culinary classes for chefs, dietitians or anyone that wants to learn to cook. I participated as a beta tester and LOVED the course. Both are amazing chefs and dietitians who making cooking more fun.
Join our IG contest! US residents only.
One winner will receive my Avo nice day Eco tote bag and one free live virtual culinary nutrition workshop of their choice with Chefs Abbie and Julie. Enter here to win: Culinary Nutrition Studio on Instagram: “✨GIVEAWAY✨ We are so excited to partner with Lisa Andrews, aka @nutrigirl66 of Sound Bites Nutrition for this giveaway! One winner will…”
The winner can choose from the following workshops:
Culinary Nutrition for Diabetes Management
Thursday, June 17th
6-8 pm EST
Culinary Nutrition for Food Allergies
Tuesday, July 20th
6-8 pm EST
Culinary Nutrition for Cancer
Tuesday, September 21st
6-8 pm EST
Cuisines from Around the World
with Guest Chef and Food Network Star Palak Patel
Tuesday, October 12th
6-8 pm EST
by nutrigirl | Dec 28, 2020 | Sound Off!
If you’re tired of your family “bubble”, I get it. While I love my husband and 2 teenage daughters, being in the same 4 walls for several months can get under your skin. I miss my friends, in-laws and extended family. Working from home can also be tricky.
Personally, I’m used to working from home. Prior to the pandemic, I was home at least 2 or 3 days a week writing. I enjoyed the quiet and was quite productive. It’s certainly different now that my husband is also working from home and my girls have remote school.
Our meals haven’t changed too drastically from before, though I have to sometimes remind my daughters to come out of their rooms to take a snack break. They often grab food between classes and run back upstairs in time for class.
If your family meals have been a bit out of whack, read my article below published in Today’s Dietitian. It may encourage you to keep cooking and meeting around the table with your “bubble”. Stay healthy friends!
Family Meals for Better Health – Today’s Dietitian Magazine
by nutrigirl | Nov 27, 2020 | Sound Off!
For those of you that don’t know, my husband is a huge sour dough fan. He’s a bit of a science geek like me, but his has a Bachelor’s in biology and a knack for fermentation.
He used to brew beer in our early years of marriage, but has switched his love of beer to bread over the past 5 years. He made his sourdough starter from scratch and is quite proud of it.
He named it “Tim”- which I hear is a thing with sour dough bakers. Their starter has a name since you kind of have to treat it like a pet- feed it and take care of it every few weeks.
When the pandemic was a few months in, we noticed sour dough becoming a ‘thing’. It’s kind of like when you were the ONLY one wearing overalls then all of a sudden, they became cool.
Believe me, we were both excited to see bread be back in fashion. After so many fad diets banning bread and other carbs, we welcomed the return of bread, and in particular, sour dough.
This tee is in honor of Tim and all the other starters, bakers and bread lovers out there! Use code BOGO50 at check out and get 1/2 off your second food pun item til Monday at midnight. Bready or not, here I crumb Short sleeve t-shirt | Sound Bites Nutrition
Happy shopping (and baking)!
by nutrigirl | Nov 25, 2020 | Sound Off!
Thanksgiving happens every year. The biggest food feast of them all! This year will look a lot different given the pandemic. Gone are the days of big family gatherings with multiple types of desserts. But rest assured, we’re all still planning on eating delicious food.
If you’re trying to diet on Thanksgiving, don’t. The pandemic has already put enough stress and strain on our lives. This is a day of celebration, not restriction. Be mindful about what you’re eating, but please don’t count calories, macros or carbs.
Here’s a secret. You don’t HAVE to stuff yourself at Thanksgiving, or any other holiday, for that matter. It’s not like you’re never going to have pumpkin pie or mashed potatoes and gravy again. Why the need to stuff? It’s just silly.
Below are some tips to avoid overeating on Thanksgiving.
- Don’t skip meals. This will only make you cranky and ravenous by the time dinner rolls around and you’ll likely overeat. Eat lighter meals throughout the day to maintain energy and don’t starve yourself.
- Eat what you like, but in smaller amounts. No one says you have to have a full serving of potatoes or green bean casserole. Take a spoonful or two of what you like and leave room for dessert (if you even want dessert). Not everyone has a sweet tooth.
- Speaking of dessert- why not make 1/2 recipes this year? Anything that has an even number of eggs can be easily split in half. With a small crowd, you’ll have plenty for everyone.
- Go easy on alcohol. Fine to have a cocktail or two, but keep in mind, alcohol increases your appetite, meaning you’ll eat more once it’s time to join everyone to eat.
- Listen to your body. Think about how you’ll feel after taking that second helping before you plop it on your plate. Is it worth the heart burn, tight pants or poor sleep due to overeating? Probably not.
Pay attention to hunger cues. Say grace and have grace. God willing, we’ll have more holidays and more holiday meals for years to come.
