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What does your refrigerator say about you? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Thought for Food We all know the saying about “Food for Thought” which means anything that provides mental stimulus. But how many of us really think about our food? Not only that, but how many of us think about how our food is reflective of our personalities, our successes and failures or better yet, our…

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Steak & B* Day

Happy Steak & Beer Day! This Sunday, March 14th, marks the official male version of Valentine’s Day. Because apparently the one we celebrate on February 14th is strictly for the ladies. Hmm, who knew? I was reminded of this upcoming holiday by Steven Breen, my former mailman and fellow contributing writer to SMDP. Steven writes…

Where’s the Grass-fed Beef? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

To eat beef or not to eat beef? While walking through my favorite grocery store, I overheard the guy at the meat counter tell a customer that their organic, free-range beef was raised on a mixed grass and grain diet. Although I eat red meat infrequently, I thought I was buying a good source from…

You Gotta Have Friends by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Best Friends Forever I have been on the East Coast for the past week visiting friends and family who I have not seen in several years. I’ve known most of my friends over 25 years. This is difficult to believe since I feel like I’m only 25 years old. But it’s been fun to see…

Superfoods for a Super YOU! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

SUPERFOODSWhile most articles define “superfoods” as those foods with the highest antioxidant activity, I choose my favorite “superfoods” based antioxidants AND the ability to perform multiple tasks in the diet and in the body. Pomegranates, acai and gojis are great, but they have limited uses when compared to this list of superfoods: flax seeds, nutritional…

Luck O’ the Irish by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Celtic Traditions When people meet me, they often assume, because of my red hair, that I’m Irish. I usually let them know that I am not Irish, but Scottish. “What’s the difference?” they always say. Well, to my Scottish grandfather, Archie MacMillan, there’s a difference because he emigrated from Scotland not Ireland, in 1921….

Think Pink! Take Action!! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Give Yourself a Fighting ChanceIt’s national breast cancer awareness month. Think pink, then take action. Do something to reduce your risk of breast cancer today and everyday. Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a…

A Real Love Affair with a Mango by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

An ode to the mango Le Sumba el Mango. While researching mangoes, I found that expression on Babalu Blog. I asked a Cuban gentleman, who is near and dear to my heart, what it means. He said “Sumbar means to buzz, such as in your ears, but the expression is that the mango overwhelms you.”…

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