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Mar 29, 2020
2 min

A Couple Tips and a Question

Happy Sunday Forever Team.... I hope all of you and your families are staying safe and healthy. Over the last week I have had several questions from clients so I thought I would share. 1) How do I cook frozen vegetables so they are not SOGGY? First and foremost - frozen veggies ARE nutritious!!! I find that steaming veggies in the microwave or in a tiny bit of water on the stove works well. My favorite method of cooking frozen vegetables is ROASTING in the oven at 400 degre

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Your Forever Nutrition Counseling Update and Free E-Book

N. Gallo MSRD, LD

Mar 20, 2020
1 min

Your Forever Nutrition Counseling Update and Free E-Book

During this crazy, uncertain time in the world, I thought I would reach out to all of you and let you know I am going to get back to blogging again! Over the last year, my private practice, Your Forever Nutrition Counseling has grown. I have started accepting insurance and whew..... it has been busy. With Covid-19, I will have time to share more nutrition content with all of you via this medium and I am excited to get back at it! As a WELCOME BACK - I have a gift to share w

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Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD

Oct 9, 2018
2 min

Fluffy Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip -

October is upon us and if your family is like mine, afternoons and evenings are jam packed with meetings, practices, homework and games. The timing of dinner can be all over the place and this makes the afternoon snack OHHHH so important. A balanced snack or as I like to refer to it, POWER SNACK, should contain at least 2 of the 3 major macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat. By combining protein or fat with your carbohydrate you help to both stabilize blood sugar

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FOOD PREP TIPS To Get Dinner On The Table FAST

Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD

Jan 17, 2018
3 min

FOOD PREP TIPS To Get Dinner On The Table FAST

One of the most common questions I get from clients is "How can I get a healthy dinner on the table when we have a million activities in the late afternoon and evening?" Sports, lessons, Dr appointments, work..... the list goes on an on. Yet one thing remains constant - OUR FAMILY NEEDS TO EAT DINNER! I have pulled together several quick and easy tips to help relieve dinner stress and actually let you sit down and enjoy your family at dinner time. FOOD PREP is not just an un

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My #1 TIP TO HELP CRUSH THE HOLIDAY SUGAR CRAVINGS

Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD

Dec 27, 2017
2 min

My #1 TIP TO HELP CRUSH THE HOLIDAY SUGAR CRAVINGS

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Over the next couple of days/weeks we are going to be bombarded with quick fix diet claims. I will blog about this later in the week but for today, I would like to share my #1 QUICK TIP that can help to crush the sugar cravings you may be experiencing from all the wonderful holiday treats we have been enjoying over the last couple of days. START YOUR DAY WITH A PUNCH OF PROTEIN A study in the International Journal of Obesity indicated

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Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD

Dec 18, 2017
3 min

My Top Ten Holiday Eating Tips

The holidays are a special time of the year. A time to enjoy family, friends and yes.... FOOD! Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to enjoy the holidays and still maintain some semblance of healthy eating. So here are my top ten tips for healthy eating during the holiday season: BE REALISTIC Avoid the all or nothing mentality of "I'll eat whatever I want now because I am starting a "diet" (I hate that word) in January. This mindset can lead us down a slippery slope

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Welcome To Your Forever Nutrition and a Delicious Oatmeal Cup Recipe

Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD

Dec 11, 2017
2 min

Welcome To Your Forever Nutrition and a Delicious Oatmeal Cup Recipe

Wow! It certainly has been a long time since my last blog post! Lots of changes have happened at Your Forever Nutrition Counseling, starting with a new and improved website. Take a few minutes to poke around the site: My RECIPES are all in one place and can easily be downloaded, printed out or shared with a friend My NUTRITION PRACTICE CLIENT PACKAGES have been re-designed and payments can now be made online! I partnered up with Healthie, a telehealth platform for nutri

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Noreen

Nov 25, 2017
2 min

SALSA UP!!!

SUMMER IS HERE!!! Memorial Day Weekend is a time for many to kick back relax and dive into summer. A time for BBQs, outdoor parties and above all a time to bring out the chips and dips. A key component in the quest for a healthy diet and lifestyle is to find ways to enjoy these situations without overdoing it with extra calories and unhealthy fats. Enter - SALSA! Salsa can be a yummy, low-calorie and high nutrient addition/substitution for many higher calorie condiments an

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Noreen

Nov 25, 2017
3 min

Probiotics, Yes or No?

A recent client question regarding PROBIOTICS and PREBIOTICS spurred this blog. She was confused as to what all the hype surrounding these supplements was about and if they were something she needed to be concerned about. First things first – good for her for questioning the media and not falling prey to the commercialization of nutrition. One of the first steps toward good health is education. Hopefully that is where I can be of help. Our digestive system normally has wha

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Noreen

Nov 25, 2017
2 min

CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE STUFFED PEPPERS

Week-nights tend to be very busy in our household and getting a balanced dinner on the table can be a struggle if I don’t do some pre-planning ahead of time. Yesterday was a rare game less Sunday and I took full advantage of planning and grocery shopping. The boys are home this week on vacation and I knew I needed to have a stocked fridge. While assessing the contents of the fridge, I decided to give stuffed peppers a go. My mom always made them when I was a kid and I thou

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Can What You Eat Help Prevent Cancer? And my Tried and True Amazing Bean Salad

Noreen

Nov 25, 2017
3 min

Can What You Eat Help Prevent Cancer? And my Tried and True Amazing Bean Salad

Good Morning! I was recently asked to write an article for our local paper on diet and cancer. Cancer prevention is very near and dear to my heart as several close relatives have been impacted by this horrible disease. Anything I can do to help educate people on the importance of a healthy diet in relation to cancer prevention is a high priority to me. I thought I would share the info with all of you and of course I had to include my oldie but goodie AMAZING BEAN SALAD RE

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Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
3 min

Kids and Hydration - Drink up!

As a mom to 4 active boys, I have attended my fair share of baseball and lacrosse tournaments, football jamborees and cross-country meets. I cringe every time I walk past the garbage cans on the field, overflowing with sports drink and soda bottles. Hydrating the kids is key but what you are hydrating them with is even more important! Yesterday son #4 learned a very important lesson - always make sure the cover of your water jug is closed when you are at football practice. H

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Why The FOREVER DIET is Working for Me ( guest post)

Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
4 min

Why The FOREVER DIET is Working for Me ( guest post)

Several months ago I was approached by someone I only really knew through sports and friends regarding losing weight and getting fit. She was at her wit’s end with her weight and dieting and wanted to make some permanent changes in her health. She wanted to get off the diet roller coaster. She had a good handle on food and nutrition but was confused how to make it a lifestyle. I asked her to share her story with us as a form of motivation and education. She is living proof

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Mexican Meatloaf for a busy Monday – Plan ahead to SAVE TIME!

Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

Mexican Meatloaf for a busy Monday – Plan ahead to SAVE TIME!

Good morning and happy monday. Things have been very crazy around here lately with sports, work and an upcoming graduation. A rainy sunday yesterday led to cancelled games and allowed me to get some meal preparation done for the week. I have seen many variations of mexican meatloaf on various websites and decided to experiment with a version that my family would like. Having dinner done before the day starts takes a lot of pressure off the 5-8pm time frame in our house and

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Delicious Leftover Turkey Enchiladas (Creamy and Yummy!)

Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

Delicious Leftover Turkey Enchiladas (Creamy and Yummy!)

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Having our whole family together is the best and as the boys get older, I appreciate the time we can spend together even more! Here is a great recipe to use up some of that leftover turkey! Creamy Leftover Turkey Enchiladas Modified from The Better Cook Site Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic (crushed) 2 cups low sodium chicken broth 3 tbs flour 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup l

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Pre Practice Snacks for the Athletes in your Life

Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

Pre Practice Snacks for the Athletes in your Life

DO YOU HAVE AN ATHLETE IN YOUR HOUSE? Although it was -11 degrees this morning here in New Hampshire, SPRING SPORTS are just around the corner. Lately, I have been spending quite a bit of time working with young athletes helping educate them on the importance of a healthy diet in regard to their performance on the field, diamond and track. Rather than placing the emphasis on weight loss or gain, I stress the importance of Performance Based NutritionP – Identifying the foo

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Healthy Snack Ideas For a Weekend of Sporting Events

Noreen

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

Healthy Snack Ideas For a Weekend of Sporting Events

HEALTHY SNACKS FOR A WEEKEND OF SPORTING EVENTS Happy Spring! Although spring is being fickle here in New Hampshire, this weekend marks the start of baseball for my youngest son. Double headers on both weekend days! LOVE IT! Many of us find ourselves attending multiple games in a day with little time for regular meals. Properly fueling our young athletes (and ourselves) is essential for optimum performance on the field. Tournaments and multiple game events have become comm

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What a Dietitian Feeds 4 Boys and a Boxer

Noreen

Nov 22, 2017
3 min

What a Dietitian Feeds 4 Boys and a Boxer

Happy Monday! We had a busy weekend filled with baseball and lacrosse. Crazy schedule, but I would not change it for a million dollars! One question I get asked a lot is how I feed my family. I think people assume that since I am a Dietitian I must have perfectly balanced meals on the table every single night. NOT… That being said, I have always had a pretty consistent approach to feeding the boys. Noreen’s Approach to Family Nutrition After the age of 4 or so I stopped

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Power Snack Ideas for the Whole Family and Recipe for Banana Sushi!

Noreen

Nov 22, 2017
2 min

Power Snack Ideas for the Whole Family and Recipe for Banana Sushi!

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Son Number 4 had double-header baseball games in Foxborough Mass and I would be lying if I did not mention how disappointed I was to not bump into The GRONK (Rob Gronkowski) at Dunkin Donuts! Oh well, we have another set of games down there this coming weekend and maybe he will be around. A girl can dream right!! Last week I blogged about the importance of powering up your snack with the correct balance of protein, ca

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Noreen

Nov 22, 2017
4 min

My Field Trip to Trader Joes

I am lucky enough to have a Trader Joes grocery store relatively close by and try to shop there at least twice a month. What has really helped me has been to formulate a list of foods that I buy on a regular basis. This way, I don’t get home to find out I have forgotten something. The location is just far enough away to hinder a trip back and to get the forgotten item and thus we have to wait a few weeks to have it in stock at the house again. My boys have favorite items

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