We hope you are enjoying the beautiful #BucksSnow day here in Doylestown.
Today our offices will be closed. Please call or click this link to reschedule your appointments.
http://eatrightbucks.com/schedule-online/
My dog, Betty, getting her exercise!
Warmest wishes,
Kristie L. Finnan, RD, LDN
Office:
Eat Right Bucks!
875 N Easton Rd- Suite 6B
Doylestown, Pa 18902
Call-215-230-1900 to set up an appointment or conveniently schedule online!
Http://EatRightBucks.com
A big thanks goes out to all of the Doylestown Tennis Club members and staff for making the Health and Wellness fair such a great event last week! These Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins were such a great success & we didn’t bring any home with us. They are made with Pamela’s Gluten Free Artisan Flour, pumpkin (loaded with vitamin A) and Olive Oil!
Here is Kristie’s delicious pumpkin muffin recipe. For those of you who do not have to stay gluten free, you can substitute all purpose or whole wheat flour for the Pamela’s Artisan Flour and they will still be super yummy.
We also love the cute Gluten Free Labels that were provided by a local Doylestown Mom, Kelly LeDonni. Kelly developed these labels and her label company after her own diagnosis of Celiacs disease. She offers many great gluten free tips and other products that help those with celiacs keep their food from being cross contaminated by gluten on her website www.GlutenFreeLabels.com
Andrea Young, RDN, LDN graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Chester University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Psychology. After graduating, she was immediately accepted into a dietetic internship in the Philadelphia area and became a Registered Dietitian!
She also worked as a Clinical Dietitian at St. Mary’s Hosptial in Bucks County until she decided to go back to nursing school! She has an array of experience in many different areas of including cardiac, diabetes, oncology, HIV, pulmonary, behavioral, nutrition support, GI, renal, cancer & pediatrics. She will be an amazing Registered Nurse as well.
Andrea particularly loves counseling! She specializes in: diabetes, cardiac, weight management, oncology & food allergies. Andrea says, “As a Registered Dietitian I believe it is important to continue with education and stay up to date in practice. The health and well-being of others is important to me and I enjoy helping people reach their nutritional goals.”
In addition, she has first hand knowledge of food allergies. She says, “Growing up with a peanut and tree nut allergies, I know living with a food allergy can be difficult, especially when first diagnosed. I know that with my years of first hand experience and knowledge, I can help others work through their struggles with food allergies.”
In Andrea’s free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, especially yoga. She says, “I always feel re-energized after working out!”
She also has a Lab Husky mix named Kahlua and enjoys bringing her on daily walks, especially to Peace Valley Park. Andrea also loves cooking with her family. She loves making home made meals and learning new recipes from her mom Mom and Grandma.
Andrea’s philsophy: “Food should always taste good and I believe we should always enjoy the foods that we are eating. I feel the best nutrition we can get is when we go back to basics and enjoy eating foods that are natural and not overly processed. I believe we can have all foods in moderation and completely restricting any food is rarely necessary. Food and nutrition has always been a part of my life and I hope to share my passion with others. Nutrition is my passion and I couldn’t image myself doing anything else!”
A little bit about me…
I graduated from Penn State in 1994 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutrition. I then went to graduate school in Boston where I was working on my MEd in Nutrition, completed my Dietetic Internship and became a Registered Dietitian.
After my internship, I took a job doing osteoporosis research which sideswiped me into a 15 year career in the pharmaceutical/biotech world. During that time, I saw first hand how important the role of food plays in our daily lives and how what we eat (or don’t eat) can contribute to many different diseases. Most of my 15 years in pharma/biotech I worked with immunology products (vaccines & a monoclonal antibody therapy for Psoriasis) The last two years in Biotech, I worked in oncology. After several “ah-ha” moments, I knew it was time to follow my heart and go back to working in preventative healthcare, Nutrition.
In 2011, I started a private practice. I work full time as a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Nutritionist (RDN,LDN) at my office, Eat Right Bucks County in Doylestown, PA. Davida Kleinman, MA, RDN, LDN and Andrea Young RDN, LDN are also working passionately at my office too to make Bucks County a healthier community! My specialties include: Celiac Disease, IBS (FODMAP diet), gastro-intestinal disorders, auto-immune diseases, food allergies/intolerances & ADHD. I also enjoy helping people with their weight management goals!
I became extremely interested in food intolerances when my own son presented with some unexplained neurologic/respiratory symptoms. After eliminating several culprit foods and additives, his symptoms diminished! We have been living mostly organic and gluten free at our house for 5+ years. My nephew also has Celiac disease. This personal connection to the disease helps me help others with gluten issues. I love helping people figure out what TO eat vs just telling them what not to eat.
Personally, I love food! I am a fan of real whole foods and love to experiment in the kitchen and especially bake! Julia Child is my all time favorite Chef because that woman just loved to have fun with her food. I love gardening, am a member of two CSAs and buy most foods organic when possible. I believe that food should taste good and is something we should all LOVE. I’m not a fan of over processed foods, food dyes or artificial flavors. I don’t like “diets.” I like to teach others about foods that can make them healthier and help them with strategies to manage their own wellness.
I also blog at www.KristieFinnan.com. There I share Nutrition information, recipes, my life and things I just love with others online. Because I LOVE baking and dessert is something all celiac and gluten intolerant people struggle with, I’ll be sure to post some yummy GF dessert recipes there too!
When I’m not working, I just love having everyday fun with my 3 kids, husband and two crazy puppies Betty & Jersey. I love being outdoors, gardening, Yoga, writing, taking pictures, baking, social networking, meeting new people and trying new things. I love living in beautiful Bucks County, PA and especially in the Fall!
(Family Picture from the Pumpkin Festival- 2012. I love pumpkins- eating them, carving them and lighting them!)
In addition, I am…
Also, follow my blog and daily adventures on Twitter @KristieFinnan & @EatRightBucks I can’t wait to get to know you! I’m also on PINTEREST & Instagram
Kristie L. Finnan, RD, LDN
(Oh, and I LOVE Disney World!)
“What an honor to have be named THE BEST Nutritionist. It’s also an extra special treat to receive this award during the month of March, which is National Nutrition Month. I feel like a queen with that cute little crown above the letter B in BEST.”
Kristie
I also wanted to give a shout out to another fellow Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist & a colleague of mine at Bucks County Community College- Dana Wells, of Synergy Integrative Health who was a finalist. Awesome job Dana!
Just a quick post. What do you think about the food for sale at our soccer snack stand?
> > > CBAA Soccer > Octber 2013 > > > This Week at CBAA Soccer > > > Snack Shed is Open! > > Visit our Snack Shed at Herbst during the October Clinics. Details are listed below. The Snack Shed is located by the basketball courts and bathroom. We will be open from 5-6:30pm. > > We would like to give a huge Thank You to all the volunteers that help put this together. It would not have been possible without YOUR help! THANK YOU! > > CBAA Snack Prices > > Smart Food pop corn .75$ > Frito Variety Pk .75$ > Lays Variety Chips .75$ > Utz Chips .75$ > Trail Mix 1.00$ > Peanut Butter crackers .75$ > Fruit Snacks .50$ > Pretzels 75$ > Cookies 1.00$ > Swedish Fish 1.00$ > Skittles & Starburst packs 1.00$ > Cowtails .50$ > Big Skittles, Starburst & Sourpatch 1.50$ > Gatorade 2.00$ > Water 1.00$ > > > IM Clinics this week > > IM Clinics are at Herbst Field 1 from 5-6:30 on the days below: > > Monday: Oct 7: u10 Boys festival > > Tuesday: Oct 8: u12 Girls festival 1 > > Wednesday: Oct 9: u12 Girls festival 2 > > Thursday: Oct 10: u18 Team Training > > Monday: Oct 14: u12 Boys festival 1 > > Monday: Oct 14: u15 & u18 Goalkeeper Clinic > > Wednesday: Oct 16: u12 Boys festival 2 > > Monday: Oct 21: u15 Boys festival / SSG event > > Tuesday: Oct 22: u15 Girls festival / SSG event > > PCA > Positive Coaching Alliance and CBAA! More details to come with our re-partnering of PCA and CBAA! > > Here are few short videos for a preview of PCA: > National Advisory Board CollageSteve Young videoPhil Jackson Video (promo) Dusty Baker on supporting PCA > > Fields > Safety & Caution Reminder – Please keep to a very LOW speed while entering and exiting the lots of Herbst Sports Complex & our area parks and schools. This is for the safety of all of our members and guests. > > Housekeeping Reminder – Coaches, parents and players -Please help keep our fields clean & green. Please pick up after your team, regardless of where they are playing. A Suggestion for coaches is to carry small trash bags with them in their coach’s bag. > > AEDs- We will be adding 2 more AED’s at Herbst. One is currently located at the Snack Stand/Shed. The other two will be placed within the front fields and then the back fields. In the near future, we will have a training session for all interested > > Volunteer! > The CBAA organization runs on volunteers! > The Best form of Natural Energy! > > CBAA is a volunteer organization. We rely on parents like you to help us continue to offer quality sports program for children in Central Bucks. Please consider volunteering your time in some way. You will see a variety of volunteer opportunities.. Your commitment can be one-time or long term! > > Please consider volunteering your time in some way! Have an idea to share? Let us know. Contact us at info@cbaasoccer.com > > Our Mission > The CBAA Soccer program dedicated to the task of promoting and enhancing the culture of soccer for the youth and families in the Central Bucks area. The CBAA Soccer program will strive to develop players at all ages and levels of play: recreational; travel; and premier. We are dedicated to developing players and coaches to the highest level through a quality instructional program. > > CBAA soccer program willcultivate each player’s mind, body and spirit by: > building, developing, and improving their skills and fitness levels. > instilling confidence, initiative, emotional growth > embracing and nurturing a sense of community and teamwork > advocating high standards of sportsmanship and fair play. > Forward this email > > This email was sent to kristiefinnan@me.com by info@cbaasoccer.com | > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > CBAA (Central Bucks Athletic Association) | P.O. Box 111 | Buckingham | PA | 18912
Recently at a health fair we were able to get our hands on a few boxes of kale chips made by Brad’s Raw Foods. This company makes kale chips, regular chips, crackers and even dog treats, but their products are made in a very different way! They have a method of dehydrating the food to preserve […]
Once again it is Strawberry season. Many farms are offering pick-your-own strawberries. This a great family activity. Children can see how strawberries grow rather than just seeing them come out of a plastic box. The strawberry patch at my favorite market, The Market at Delval, is open for picking. On Sunday my daughter and I picked some delicious strawberries. The first berries I cut were very red and juicy.
This weekend the Market is having Strawberry Days, June 8th and 9th from 11am-4pm each day. There will be gourmet treats, pick your own strawberries ($1.99/lb), wagon rides to the Strawberry Patch, and Inflatable Attractions for the kids. There is a $2.00 per person charge for wagon rides, and inflatable attractions.
The YumBox is a bento like box made for kids ages 3 and up. The YumBox contains an illustrated food tray divided into five ½ cup portions representing the five food groups: protein, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and grains. The tray also contains a small well for dip or a treat. The YumBox is well constructed […]
What’s the greatest thing about packing your kids lunch? You get to put whatever you want in it! So why not take advantage of this opportunity and throw in something from each of the recommended food groups. Not only will you be pleased with yourself for “doing the right thing” as a parent, your children will begin to feel great as they eat more balanced lunches.
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends eating a diet containing foods from each of the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy.
They have made it easier than ever to remember how much of each of these delicious food groups is important in maintaining a healthy body with the development of MyPlate. By offering a familiar visual, the meal plate, the USDA reminds consumers how to make healthy meal choices.
Combine this wonderful tool with a cleverly designed lunchbox and you have an easy-pack, nutrient-rich meal to go! The folks at Yumbox have done just that. I recently discovered this simple creation and I think it’s genius!
Not only does this lunchbox offer a helpful quick-guide, prompting parents to pack a proper meal for their children when they’re distracted by the fifteen other things they need to remember before getting out the door in the morning, it’s an even BETTER guide for grade-schoolers who are capable of packing their own lunch in the morning. Kids love to feel like they have control over what they eat. Giving them a (fun) lunch box to pack all on their own will also help promote making healthy choices for a lifetime.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Disclosure: While I am a partner with Yumbox lunch, this post was not prompted or written by me. This article is written by Jana Ffitch, one of my students, who just happened to write about this product unprompted by me. I was also not compensated to post this article by Yumbox lunch. The Yumbox just happens to be a product I love. More about Yumbox soon. And if you want to purchase a Yumbox, just contact me for more information.
This article is Registered Dietitian approved.
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