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Are you a single or multi-tasker? Which gets more done, better?
We may be able to walk and chew gum at the same time, but can we effectively and accurately complete more complex tasks or projects while...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 2, 20224 min read


Seeking happiness? Move gratitude from just an attitude to a way of life.
The pursuit of happiness. A right listed in the U.S. Declaration of Independence along with life and liberty. A call to personal...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Can gratitude lead to success? How does it impact our personal and professional lives?
Do you want to be more successful in your personal and professional life? Who doesn’t!? When thinking about factors that could lead to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Did you know gratitude is good for you? Let me count the ways.
Do you feel grateful? Do you say thank you or write notes of appreciation? Are you characterized by an “attitude of gratitude”? In the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 11, 20222 min read


What is gratitude? A feeling, an action, or a character trait?
Gratitude. That’s a word one hears a lot at this time of year, the season of Thanksgiving. We are encouraged to have an attitude of...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 4, 20223 min read


What difference do family meals make? What does the research say?
Do family meals matter? What difference do they make? What does the research say? Family meals are associated with many benefits Research...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 30, 20226 min read


Do you want more frequent family meals? You can overcome the barriers!
Did you experience family meals growing up? Do you experience family meals today? I have asked those questions to hundreds of audience...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Mealtime conversations show you care and make your family stronger
Can you recall a great conversation during a meal? Maybe it lasted well past the food was eaten and the dishes were cleared away. You...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 16, 20225 min read


How do cultures around the world celebrate food and family at meals?
Meals eaten with family are valued around the world. They are valued for not only the nourishing food they provide but more so for the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 9, 20224 min read


What do people value most about eating meals with others?
For many years, when I presented about family meals, I collected feedback from my audiences about their experiences with and beliefs...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 2, 20223 min read


To create or change habits should you take small steps or bold moves?
Habits are a wonderful tool for achieving our goals because they automate the behaviors that are necessary for reaching those goals. The...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 26, 20223 min read


What does healthy mean?
When communicating about nutrition, the adjective “healthy” is used a LOT. Consider the many ways we use the word healthy as a descriptor...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 19, 20223 min read


What is a proven way to achieve your goals? Create habits.
What goals have you set for yourself this year? Did you make a list of resolutions back in January? What have you achieved? A proven way...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 12, 20225 min read


No One-Size-Fits-All When Communicating with Others, Interview with Beryl Krinsky of B.Komplete
Beryl Krinsky owns a wellness company, B.Komplete, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship. Her company focuses on educating and...

Guest post by Samantha Maldonado
May 19, 20224 min read


Can I prevent the panic of procrastination? Yes! Be on time with 3 B's.
Have you ever put something off to the last minute? Of course. We all have. And when we do, panic often prevails. Will we be done in...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 6, 20223 min read


Reimagining Work-Life Balance
When you hear or read the phrase “work-life balance” what comes to mind? Does it conjure images of a balance scale where work...

Guest post by Lisa Graves, MS, RD, LD
Apr 29, 20223 min read


Celebrate a world of flavors - without leaving home!
Do your menus need a revamp? Do you find yourself eating the same things over and over and over? Boring! This year’s National Nutrition...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 11, 20222 min read


5 lessons from 5 years at the beach
A week ago, I was walking on the beach on beautiful Cape San Blas, Florida, enjoying our final days of rest and relaxation. Today, I sit...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Waste not, want not. A book review of Zero Waste Cooking for dummies.
Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 25, 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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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