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Registered Dietitian, Certified LEAP Therapist

Danielle VenHuizen, MS, RDN

A Non-Diet Approach

I saw a couple of articles today that peaked my interest.  They relate to weight loss and the never ending...
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Apricot Millet Breakfast Bread

Here is another recipe I love because it's both kid and adult friendly.  A tasty bread that satisfies that desire...
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Muesli Bar Recipe

Recently I was lamenting the fact that we ever introduced our toddler son to granola bars.  Whenever he sees a...
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Danielle’s Top 10 Nutrition Resolutions for the New Year

Happy 2011!  Hope it is getting off to a great start for you.  Do you make New Year's resolutions?  I...
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I Love You Sardine

As I was eating my salad this afternoon of greens, beets, cucumbers, avocado, black beans, sardines and balsamic vinaigrette, I...
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Spice it up!

As a rule, American food tends to be rather bland.  We don’t utilize a lot of spices in our cooking...
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German Christmas Stollen

Most of us have Christmas traditions that we look forward to every year.  Generally these involve decorating the house, trimming...
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Parents’ Influence On Children’s Eating Habits is Limited

I stand corrected. Parents may not be the most important factor in developing their child's eating habits in the long...
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Getting Your Kids to Eat What YOU Want Them to Eat

Nutrition for children is one of my passions.  It helps that I am a mom so I have a vested...
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Is the Vitamin D Debate Settled Once and For All?

As I mentioned the other day, the new Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium just came out.  I’ve...
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