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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


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


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 26, 20212 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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 15, 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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 10, 20213 min read


4 Healthy Habits That Could Turn Unhealthy
As dietitians, we dedicate years to learning how to help people be the healthiest they can be. We learn what to eat in what amounts, how...

Guest post by Taylor Lechner, MFN, RD, LD
Sep 3, 20214 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.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 25, 20203 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.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 18, 20204 min read


Job Opening: Father
Fathers benefit children and families in numerous ways. They are stronger, more resilient, and achieve better outcomes. Support fatherhood!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 19, 20202 min read


A Change of Plans
We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 29, 20203 min read


Is it time to clear the clutter?
Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 10, 20203 min read


Welcome to WFH – the new normal
Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Staying socially connected while physically apart
Social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is creating the need to connect in new ways. We must find new ways to stay social connected.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 20, 20203 min read
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