By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD The Corvallis Clinic Are you tired of feeling unorganized and exhausted when it comes to meal time? Do you walk in the door after a long day being greeted by the family asking “What’s for dinner?… I’m starving!” Imagine how you would feel to already have a plan in […]
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Forget about fad diets and resolutions: Target key behaviors and use SMART goals for better health
By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD The Corvallis Clinic Now is the time when many people make New Year resolutions. Unfortunately, these frequently include another dreaded fad diet soon to be added to the scrapheap of all the others that have been tried and failed. Common sense tells you these tactics won’t work – certainly […]
No more diets or resolutions: Go on a healthy habit binge instead
Thinking of making a New Year’s resolution? Since most of them flat-out fail within the first six months, let’s change things up! Instead, focus your efforts on these practical and sensible 10 steps that will help lead you into a happier and healthier 2018. WATER: Drink 8-12 (8 oz.) glasses of water each day. Our […]
Here’re some ways to ward off extra pounds during the holidays
Editor’s Note: Recipes are at the end of this column. By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD Festive gatherings and holiday preparations often involve a bounty of tasty treats and cut into time usually spent on exercise, sleep and general relaxation. If you’d like to make this year different, and celebrate the New Year without weight […]
When it Comes to Meals, Timing is Everything
By Lori Dodds, BS, RDN, LD Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to improve your diet? While this can feel like a daunting task, thankfully there’s some new data to help you on your quest for better health. It turns out that it’s not just important to watch what you eat, but when you […]