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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 4, 20223 min read
3 lessons from the world of sports – 2022 Edition
February is a big month in the world of sports. We kick off with the Winter Olympics, which only come once every four years. Can’t miss...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 26, 20212 min read
Gratitude Is a Choice
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2021, nearly two years into a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Let’s Celebrate - Food Connects Us
Happy World Food Day!! World Food Day is celebrated each year in October, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 24, 20219 min read
What’s the big deal with family meals?
September is Family Meals Month, designed to promote the benefits of eating together and to provide encouragement and support for us to...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 10, 20213 min read
5 lessons from a global pandemic
What do tragedies and hardships teach us? Do we come out stronger and more resilient, or are we more defeated and divided? Historical...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 2, 20213 min read
United we stand
Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 7, 20213 min read
Better than before
“I can’t wait until everything returns to normal.” Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sentiment. Or, said it. Or, thought it. What is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Communicate love with your presence
Are you fully present? Right now - are you focused on reading this blog post, or are you distracted by other stimuli in your environment...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 1, 20213 min read
Holiday on Hold
Over the past three years I have written blog posts listing lessons learned from hosting dozens of family members over the holidays. Last...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 24, 20202 min read
You can’t steal Christmas
Across time there have been many villains who have attempted to rob us of Christmas. Of course, it all started with King Herod (If you...
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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
Dec 11, 20203 min read
Hindsight is 20/20
A year ago I wrote a blog post titled “2020 Vision,” which opened as follows… "As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,”...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 27, 20202 min read
Intentional Gratitude
In this season of Thanksgiving we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2020, during a pandemic, one might...
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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
Aug 14, 20203 min read
It takes a team
The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 3, 20202 min read
Communication Can Unite Us
Communication that builds unity begins with listening, leading to trust and respect. It honors diversity and seeks common ground.
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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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