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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Give yourself a break!
Cabin fever is taking on a whole new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked if we’re experiencing anything on that gigantic...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 18, 20203 min read
A very different holiday
“Be careful what you wish for!” How often in years past have you found yourself wishing for a slower pace and less “hustle and bustle” at...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Food Connects Us
Around the world, eating together is celebrated. Here are 5 tips for promoting shared meals in celebration of World Food Day.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Don’t complicate family meals
Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Can family meals lead to longer and healthier lives?
Family meals are more important than ever as the COVID pandemic accentuates the loneliness epidemic. Eating together may enhance longevity.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Job Opening: Father
Fathers benefit children and families in numerous ways. They are stronger, more resilient, and achieve better outcomes. Support fatherhood!
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 29, 20203 min read
A Change of Plans
We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Is it time to clear the clutter?
Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 3, 20202 min read
#TogetherApart - United against a common foe
Defeating COVID-19 will take a united effort in the battle. We can be #TogetherApart using 5 weapons for the fight.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 13, 20203 min read
How good are you at selling?
Marketing principles can be implemented by those in health professions as well as those in business and can be used to "sell" health.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 6, 20202 min read
Lessons from a month on the beach – Year 3
What can we learn from a month at the beach? Vacations are a time for rejuvenation and reflection on what matters most.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 20, 20193 min read
The best laid plans
Often, our image of how an event will play out is overly idealistic. Holiday events are a good example of reality not measuring up to...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 13, 20193 min read
Holiday Traditions… to keep…skip…or break
What holiday traditions do you hold near and dear? Are there certain decorations, events, rituals, songs, and foods that you associate...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 6, 20193 min read
What Matters Most
Why is it when life is rolling along “smoothly” we often fail to notice what matters most? Then, some type of crisis befalls us – a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Thankful? Say it. Show it.
Every year on the 4th Thursday in November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday we have enjoyed since the Pilgrims first...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 24, 20193 min read
5 Questions that Inspire Action
How do you and the audiences you serve view life – as the unfolding of events that happen by chance – or as a process of self-directed...
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Guest post by Julie Satterfeal, MS, RDN, LD
May 17, 20195 min read
You are worth more than your weight
Our guest blog is written by registered dietitian nutritionist Julie Satterfeal. Get to know her better on the community page. Julie is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 8, 20192 min read
March is...
March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, March Madness, and… if you are an RDN, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,...
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Guest post by Frances O’Neil, MSW, RDN, CDE
Feb 22, 20195 min read
The Challenge of Choosing Healthy
Think back to the last time you gave in to a treat. Did you try to resist? How difficult was the struggle? A woman once told me of...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 4, 20192 min read
It’s time to write “19 for 2019”
Are you looking for an effective approach to writing New Year’s resolutions? A year ago, I read about author Gretchen Rubin’s plan to...
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