Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 15
- 6 min
Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Why we need to take a break...vacations are full of valuable lessons.
What do you consider a vacation – relaxing on the beach, camping in the woods, climbing in the mountains, sightseeing in a city, a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Is Peace on Earth possible? If we share goodwill on common ground.
Christmas Eve. 1914. The Western Front. A world at war. Have you heard the story of what happened that night? There are many versions of...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Why do traditions give holidays meaning? They remind us what is important.
What traditions are most important to you, your family, your community, and your audiences? When you think about the holiday season, as...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
How does communicating kindness improve our well-being and our world?
Kindness. What does it mean to you? It goes beyond being nice. It is demonstrating compassion, grace, empathy, goodwill, mercy,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 30, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 9, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
Conventions are for creating connections
What makes in-person conventions far superior to virtual ones? Besides the pleasure of traveling to a far-off location and getting a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 4, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.
This Valentine’s Day people around the world will express their love to others. How will they do it? With words, yes; but also with...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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