by Lauren Slayton | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
( A far prettier version of this post appeared on Blisstree) I’ll bet my nutrition credentials that broccoli will remain in the good–for-you food group for eternity. Similarly, SPAM and Velveeta will always be unhealthy. Still, many foods aren’t solidly at...
by Lauren Slayton | Jan 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
It was the Friday after the Friday after Thanksgiving. I was at Whole Foods Market stocking up for our first of many trips to Vermont for the season. Aside from produce and meal staples I had to get everyones favorite goodies. I had Bear Naked Fit vanilla granola for...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
People often say to me, knowing that I am a nutritionist, “your kids must eat really well.” For the most part, my boys are good eaters. I find the biggest struggle with balance. I make an effort not to present healthy foods as the only foods and not to have treats off...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
I suggested Food Should Taste Good to a client with a chip habit. I told her about my 2 love children. First there was “Lime” and later “Cheddar”. My client showed up at her next nutrition session visibly...
by Lauren Slayton | Sep 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Truth be told, getting back into a routine after the summer is kind of nice. For parents, September presents the challenge to come up with ideas for after school snacks. Unfortunately, many of the snacks that are marketed for children do not meet Foodtrainers’ snack...
