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Rebecca Scritchfield (rebecca)

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Balanced Health and Nutrition

Food, nutrition and exercise information blended with a dash of opinion.

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 ingredient...[Read on]
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&rdq...[Read on]
Being Stressed Out! Bad for You and Your Health
A full 43 percent of U.S. adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) study. Jobs, money and health are cited as the “top three” sources of stress. A little stress can be okay, bu...[Read on]
Experience Umami “The Fifth Taste” with this Ratatouille Recipe
How Humans Experience Taste If I asked you to name a food you’ve had that fits into each of the categories of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, you could do it with ease. But what about umami? (ewww-mom-e) Umami is the least known taste in our cul...[Read on]
Struggling With Balanced Eating Habits? Choose My Plate!
If you have ever played darts, or even if you just understand it, then you know how to use “Choose My Plate” to help you put together healthy plates at each meal. Choose my plate is the guide (and best I’ve seen) from the USDA to empower...[Read on]
Top Ten Ways RDs Can Get Involved With “Let’s Move”
I love “Let’s Move” for several reasons. First, it focuses on realistic and healthful habits. It’s not just nutrition or just exercise. It is also positive in its messaging… for the most part. My one criticism is the emphas...[Read on]
Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste am...[Read on]
Personalized Nutrition – Making Food Choices that Work for You
As March marches on, I’m still finding ways to celebrate National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Eat Right, Your Way”. I was on WBAL (watch the full WBAL clip here) and Let’s Talk Live DC recently and shared some...[Read on]
Make Your Own Granola – Chocolate Pecan, Vanilla Almond, Orange Maple
Most people love granola, but what you might not know is how easy AND inexpensive it is to make at home. These three recipes were shared with me by a client, and I couldn’t help but share them with all of you! They’re all packed with...[Read on]
Celebrate Heart Month With These Tasty Tips
Earlier this week I was on Let’s Talk Live in DC and WBAL in Baltimore sharing some easy and delicious ways you can eat your way to a healthy heart. No matter what time of day — breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks — I share...[Read on]