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DIY: Hand Salve & Eczema Lotion

December 16, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

 

small tubeWell, it’s getting to be dry skin weather, especially for people who wash their hands multiple times a day. I’ve also noticed dry patches of skin all over Abby’s body, so I decided to make a non-toxic eczema lotion that helps moisturize dry, chapped skin…

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Filed Under: Articles, Babies, DIY Tagged With: babies, cocoa butter, coconut oil, DIY, eczema, essential oils, hand salve, lotion, natural, shea butter, vitamin E oil

9 Ways to Manage Your Weight During the Holidays

December 8, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

holidays

It’s pretty obvious why December is the month in which people gain the most weight. Those Christmas cookies and festive drinks are hard to resist, especially when you’re in the holiday spirit. Many people are also incredibly busy with shopping, party planning, and decorating, making it hard to stick to a workout routine.

As a dietitian, I feel that it is my responsibility to dispense some valuable advice for those who are worried about holiday weight gain. Take notes, everyone!…

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DIY: Cold Remedy

December 6, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Cold Remedy

I’ve been a little under the weather the past two days, which is unusual for me. Since I switched to a plant-based diet seven years ago, I’ve only gotten one cold, and that was during my pregnancy when my immune system was compromised. Two weeks ago my husband came down with a cold, which he of course gave to the baby. After a week of sleepless nights with her, my body finally gave up. Yesterday my throat was really sore, so I decided to do something about it. …

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DIY: Body Wash

December 4, 2014 by maryrossfowler 3 Comments

DIY body wash

I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about food and nutrition because that is my main area of expertise, but I am also interested in overall health. Over the past year or so, I have really gotten into using “natural” products to make my own household and personal cleaning products, in addition to lip balm, bug spray, bath salts, etc. If you’re wondering how using natural products is related to health, read on! …

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Pregnancy Nutrition: Eating Right

November 30, 2014 by maryrossfowler 2 Comments

pregnant woman and fruit

It’s now time for part 2 of my pregnancy nutrition series. In part 1 I discussed prenatal supplements, but even more important than supplements is what you eat and don’t eat. …

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Pregnancy Nutrition: Supplements

November 24, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

pregnancy supplements

Although nutrition is important in every stage of life, it is especially crucial right before conception and during pregnancy. Many women obsess over what they should and should not eat, while others view pregnancy as a time to eat whatever they want. What many women neglect, however, is the importance of choosing the right supplements. There are many supplements available that market to pregnant women, but the scary thing is that supplements are not regulated by the FDA. …

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Why I Don’t Feed My Baby Rice Cereal

November 13, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

feeding babies

If you have ever had a baby, you probably received a pamphlet or read books about how and when to start feeding your baby solid food. In my experience, most pediatricians and nutritionists recommend starting your baby on iron-fortified rice cereal between 4 and 6 months of age. The reason for this suggestion is that a) rice is the food that is least likely to cause an allergic reaction, b) rice is fairly easy for immature organs to digest, and c) babies only have enough iron stored up from being in utero to last them 6 months, and they do not get enough from breast milk. …

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From “MyPlate” to Yours

November 10, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

myplate

You may have seen the USDA’s nutrition guide that replaced MyPyramid in 2012. The purpose of MyPlate is to show the American public how to fill their plates to create a nutritionally balanced meal. The required food groups include fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. It seems like a fairly reasonable guide, but isn’t the primary role of the USDA to protect agribusiness in America, not the health of the public?…

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Fall Gardening

November 5, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

fall gardening

When David and I bought our house in the fall of 2013, I was ecstatic to find that the previous owners had built six raised beds in the back yard. I immediately researched composting and asked for a composting barrel for Christmas. That following summer I enjoyed three different types of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and various herbs.

My summer plants have since gone by the wayside, leaving room for winter greens (woohoo!). In September, David and I went to the farmer’s market and bought some transplants for the garden. Now, nearly two months later, I can finally go out to my garden to get some fresh kale for my morning smoothie or green juice.

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Green Lemonade

November 5, 2014 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Many people have asked for my opinion on juicing, so I would be remiss to exclude it from this blog. There’s a lot of misinformation about juicing and weight loss, but it really is best to think of juice as more of a supplement than a meal replacement. …

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Hi, I'm Mary Ross! I am a Registered Dietitian in Winston-Salem, NC. I manage my lupus and promote disease prevention with a plant-based diet and overall healthy lifestyle. I love cooking, sports, gardening, and spending time with family!

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