Friday, December 24, 2010

Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD
Nutrition Expert


"Turn your cell phone off and be
present with your family over the holiday.”
- Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD
Mitzi Dulan
America's Nutrition Expert Demo Media Reel
Nutrition Spokesperson and Author



Mitzi Dulan, America's Nutrition Expert®, is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert who has inspired millions to lose weight and get fit. Mitzi passionately motivates all audiences to take action. Mitzi co-authored The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion (Rodale, 2009) with NFL future Hall-of-Famer Tony Gonzalez helping people learn how to eat clean to get lean.

Mitzi is currently the team nutritionist for Kansas City Royals Baseball Team. She was the team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team over the past eight seasons and was previously the sports nutrition consultant to the Golden State Warriors Basketball Team and the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team. Mitzi is a nutrition spokesperson, author, speaker, and provides nutritional counseling to a wide range of clients including: CEOs, news anchors, stay-at-home moms, and high-profile celebrity athletes. She has her own monthly "Wellness Wisdom" column in 435 South Magazine. Mitzi travels throughout North America speaking to organizations who want to help employees improve their health and performance. Mitzi also owns Mitzi Dulan's Adventure Boot Camp for women and is the "Head Coach" for women wanting to get fit and lose weight in the Kansas City area.
Mitzi is also internationally sought after media source for trusted nutrition and wellness information. She has conducted over two hundred seventy-five television interviews and appeared nationally on CNN, FOX News and the Emmy Award-Winning television show "Starting Over" as the nutrition expert for the houseguests. She has also been frequently seen on the nationally syndicated "Dr. Dean Edell" segments. Mitzi is regularly seen throughout the country on CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates in major media market cities. She has also appeared on Discovery's Science Channel and on "in-flight" video for United Airlines.
Mitzi has served as a nutrition spokesperson for numerous clients including: The National Honey Board, Hass Avocado Board, Almond Board of California, Body Basix, Fiji Water, Sambazon, Back to Nature, Buitoni, Horizon Organic, Reynold's Wrap, Kellogg's, Sara Lee, Cherry Marketing Institute, Wild Blueberries, USA Pears, National Pork Board, Aerogrow, Bayer, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Bausch and Lomb, Green Giant, Baker's Inn, Cranberry Marketing Committee, and the Olive Oil Association.   She has been quoted in the The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, US Weekly, Prevention, Reader's Digest, Family Circle, Men's Fitness, Oxygen, Health, Maxim, Glamour, Women's World, Fitness, Runner's World, USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, Washington Post and the San Jose Mercury News and online at Yahoo.com, ESPN.com and Glamour.com. She has consulted for public relations companies including Edelman (New York and Chicago), Ogilvy (New York), Porter Novelli (New York and Washington DC), GolinHarris (Los Angeles), Publicis Consultants (Seattle), Weber Shandwick (Chicago), Pollock Communications (NYC), MS&L (NYC), Barkley (Kansas City), Fineman Associates (San Francisco), and The Kotchen Group (Hartford).
Mitzi is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) through the American College of Sports Medicine. She has delivered talks to the US Army, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, US Office of Personnel Management, Boomer Consulting, PG&E, UCSF, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Kansas State University, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Prior to this, Mitzi completed several high level internships that have helped shape her broad perspective and expertise in sports nutrition and fitness. In 1993, Mitzi completed an internship at the NBC Health & Fitness Center in New York City. In 1994, Mitzi was appointed as the first ever Sports Nutrition Intern for the United States Olympic Committee, Sports Medicine Division at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In 1996, Mitzi completed her clinical training at the highly competitive dietetic internship at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
Mitzi earned her dual B.S. degrees in Nutrition & Exercise Science in 1995 graduating Cum laude in both from Kansas State University. Active in several professional organizations, Mitzi is currently a member of the National Speakers Association, the American Dietetic Association, the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group (SCAN), and Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group. Mitzi burst onto the nutrition scene winning awards for 2001 Outstanding Young Dietitian of the Year in California by American Dietetic Association and 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year by Kansas State University.
Before becoming a huge success, Mitzi had her own struggles with weight. At age 33, after the birth of her second child, she was determined to lose the extra weight she had gained as a freshman in college. Armed with goals, determination, and passion, she did it! As a working mom of two active girls, Mitzi understands and relates to the challenges of losing weight with a busy lifestyle. When not traveling, you will find her at home living the lifestyle she teaches! As a foodie, Mitzi loves to cook clean, real foods that are bursting with flavor. She enjoys trying new recipes and restaurants with her daughters. She also loves to occasionally indulge in her favorite desserts like molten chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream. Mitzi knows exactly how to balance achieving a healthy weight, a passion for food and a love for life and wants to share her secret recipe with you to help you reach your goals!
In her free time, Mitzi enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and staying active by playing tennis and weight training. Mitzi loves getting creative in the kitchen and exploring new restaurants during her travels. Mitzi lives in the Kansas City area with her husband and two daughters.
You can contact Mitzi Dulan at: mitzi@nutritionexpert.com.
Following Mitzi's career is an inspiration.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Gifts that Make a Difference

There are gifts you can purchase to support causes; gifts to educate and foster awareness and gifts to show you care about a loved one's health. These gifts make a difference in a person's  life. The gifts listed below is just samples of what is available. Please check the websites to view the entire catalogs.

Shop UNICEF
American Cancer Society
Feeding America
The Humane Society of the United States Shops
National Nutrition Month Catalog
and more....

Gifts to Support a Cause


 

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift for a friend or family member this year? Honor them by giving a gift in their name to feed families facing hunger across America. Plus, your donation is 100% tax deductible. If you would like to give your gift over the phone please call 1-877-902-7552. Team members are available to take your call Monday through Saturday 8am - 11pm EST, and Sunday noon - 9pm EST. All tribute cards will be placed in the mail within 2 business days of your donation and mailed via First Class postage with the U. S. Postal Service. Give Hope, Spread Joy

The Humane Society is the nation's largest animal protection organization. They work to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws; investigating animal cruelty; encouraging corporations to adopt animal-friendly policies; conducting disaster relief and animal rescue; and providing direct care for thousands of animals at our sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics.

Take Me Home features a colorful crew of fur babies patiently waiting to be next in line for a warm and loving home. Created by passionate animal artist Marie Mason, this tee was inspired by the ongoing and daunting task of finding loving homes for countless four-legged friends. These colorful graphics are featured on a soft cotton tee that is one in a series of rescue-inspired tees.

Kool Dogz Ice Treat MakerTM. Create your dogs own mouth-watering snack by simply filling the bucket kit with water and adding his own favorite toys and treats. Once frozen, simply remove from bucket and place on stand with grounded extension rod. What a clever way to keep your pooch hydrated and happy for hours of outside play!

Superb Seat Belt/Harness. Buckle up for safety! Keep your pet from becoming a dangerous projectile in the event of a collision or a dangerous distraction to the driver.

Desk Kitty Caddy. This Desk Kitty Caddy is the ideal solution for any office or home where cats and computers need to live in harmony. To protect against losing data due to curious paws, the occasional spill, or to reclaim your full workstation, clamp this comfy bed to your desk or simply place caddy on top of it. Cats are drawn to the soft cushion bed and the high walls are perfect for nesting. You'll rest assured knowing that your valuable data will not be fair game for your kitty's next keyboard adventure.


Gifts to Educate and Foster Awareness


 Check out the 2011 National Nutrition Month® catalog for an exciting array of products featuring the vivid Eat Right with Color graphic. Perfect for colleagues and clients alike!



Hand Sanitizer
U.S. made 2 oz instant hand sanitizer. Perfect for the car, office, schools, and is refillable. Aloe moisturizer and citrus scent. Laminated full color label shows your “Eat Right” pride



Includes 2 large Posters, 100 Kid Stickers, 30 Pencils, 30 Bookmarks, Reproducible Masters, and a Teacher's Guide. Designed to get kids interested in nutrition and physical activity.






Classic T-shirt
Our 2011 white t-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites. Made of heavy 100% preshrunk cotton with seamless ribbed collar and double-needle stitched hemmed sleeves and bottom for better wear. Small now available — great for kids! S, M, L, XL, XXL (add $3 for each XXL)




Brown Laminated 100% Recycled Shopper
Reusable shopping bag is perfect for all your grocery essentials. Large main compartment and generous gusset for maximum capacity. 23 1/2" shoulder straps. This product is made from 100% PET recycled fabric. 13" x 15" x 8"





Fruit and Veggie Color Champions Plush Character and Activity Book
The Color Champions™ come alive with these soft plush characters!
Now you can have your very own set- collect all 5 characters.
They come in their own clear backpack with 2 activity books,
The Quest for Color! and Mystery of the Color Clues!
Puppets are approx. 6" to 8"
For questions or assistance,
call M-F 8:30am-6pm EST (888)391-2100.


 Gifts made possible
through Corporate Sponsors


Kraft Foods: Huddle to Fight Hunger  

Kraft Foods is gathering resources, voices and communities through the Huddle to Fight Hunger program. With the help of some of the world’s best known brands, as well as generous Americans, Kraft Foods will give as many as 20 million meals or more to Feeding America in 2010.
 
HUDDLE TO FIGHT HUNGER: The Playbook


Gifts to Show You Care
About a Loved One's Health




























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Saturday, December 11, 2010

National Handwashing Awareness Week
December 5 - 11, 2010

Will Sawyer, MD is a Family Physician and the creator of the Henry the Hand Foundation and Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher.

Goal: To improve health by making us more aware of the role our hands play in the spread of disease.

Mission: To propagate Henry the Hand's 4 Principles of Hand Awareness throughout the United States and the world!
1. WASH your hands when they are dirty and BEFORE eating.
2. DO NOT cough into your hands.
3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands.
4. Above all, DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth!

Henry the Hand Champion
Handwasher School Visit


Dr. Will has created a wonderful website for children and educators. The site contains posters, coloring books, school programs, tips on Food Safety and a lot more. Visit Henry the Handwashing Champion.


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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Turkey Basics, Safety and Health;
Protesting Turkeys;
Vegetarian Turkey;
and a Thanksgiving Wish


Turkey Basics and Safety 
Learn the basics for storing, handling and preparing the holiday bird and prevent foodborne illness.

The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can help answer your questions about
the safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products.


Thanksgiving Gluttony without the Guilt


Controlling Thanksgiving Portion Size



Protesting Turkeys
You Can't Gobble Me by the Turkey Singers.

The Turkey Lady sings "I Will Survive"


Vegetarian Turkey
made from Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, White Beans, Carrots,
Cherry Tomatoes, Blackberries, Banana and Orange Slice.


A Thanksgiving Wish
Each year we make a list of all we are thankful for and at the dinner table we share our list. Some are quite touching and others humorous, but one item is always on our list - "We our thankful for the support and love of our family and friends."

We want to wishing you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.
        - Sandra and Jake Frank
Thanksgiving Song
by Mary Chapin Carpenter



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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Universal Children's Day
November 20, 2010


The future of tomorrow are the children of today.The world is fighting to meet the target of reaching the eight Millennium Development Goals by marking Universal Children's Day on November 20th.

A review of organizations dedicated to improving the quality of Children's lives. Presented through songs, news reports, mission statements and children.
American Dietetic Association, Kids Eat Right
UNICEF. Voices of Youth
 

By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world. The Assembly suggested to governments that the Day be observed on the date and in the way which each considers appropriate. The date 20 November, marks the day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989.

In 2000 world leaders outlined Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015. Though the Goals are for all humankind, they are primarily about children.

WHO (World Health Organization). 10 Facts On Nutrition

1. Malnutrition is a major contributor to the total global disease burden. More than one third of child deaths worldwide are attributed to undernutrition. Poverty is a central cause of undernutrition.

2. A key indicator of chronic malnutrition is stunting - when children are too short for their age group compared to the WHO child growth standards. About 178 million children globally are stunted, resulting from not enough food, a vitamin- and mineral-poor diet, and disease. As growth slows down, brain development lags and stunted children learn poorly. Stunting rates among children are highest in Africa and Asia. In south-central Asia 41% are affected.

3. Wasting is a severe form of malnutrition - resulting from acute food shortages and compounded by illness. About 1.5 million children die annually due to wasting. Rising food prices, food scarcity in areas of conflict, and natural disasters diminish household access to appropriate and adequate food, all of which can lead to wasting. Wasting demands emergency nutritional interventions to save lives.

4. Hidden hunger is a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the diet, which are vital to boost immunity and healthy development. Vitamin A, zinc, iron and iodine deficiencies are primary public health concerns. About 2 billion people are affected by iodine deficiencies worldwide; and vitamin A is associated with more than half a million deaths of under-five children globally each year.

5. The rise in overweight and obesity worldwide is a major public health challenge. People of all ages and backgrounds face this type of malnutrition. As a consequence, rates of diabetes and other diet-related diseases are escalating, even in developing countries. In a few developing countries, up to 20% of children under-five are overweight.

6. Good nutrition during pregnancy ensures a healthier baby. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months, introducing age-appropriate and safe complementary foods at six months, and continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond. About 20% of deaths among children under-five worldwide could be avoided if these feeding guidelines are followed. Appropriate feeding decreases rates of stunting and obesity and stimulates intellectual development in young children.

7. Nutritional problems in adolescents start during childhood and continue into adult life. Anaemia is a key nutritional problem in adolescent girls. Preventing early pregnancies and fortifying the nutritional health of developing girls can reduce maternal and child deaths later, and stop cycles of malnutrition from one generation to the next. For both girls and boys, adolescence is an ideal time to shape good eating and physical activity habits.

8. A lifetime of unhealthy eating and inactivity raises health risks over time - contributing to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other problems. The global population is ageing: the number of people aged 60 and older will jump from 700 million today to 1 billion by 2020. Nutritional health at older ages will be a critical factor in the state of global health.

9. Nutrition information is required to identify the areas where nutritional assistance is most needed and monitor the progress of change. In 2006 WHO released international child growth standards that provide benchmarks to compare children's nutritional status within and across countries and regions.

10. Public education is another way to improve nutritional health. Starting in China during the Beijing Olympics, and continuing in other countries, WHO and Member States will promote "5 keys" to a healthy diet:
a. give your baby only breast milk for the first six months of life
b. eat a variety of foods
c. eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
d. eat moderate amounts of fat and oils
e. eat less salt and sugars


Resources

Kids Eat Right
November 2010, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and ADA Foundation officially launched their first joint initiative, Kids Eat Right. The two-tiered campaign aims to mobilize ADA members to participate in childhood obesity prevention efforts, and to educate families, communities, and policy makers about the importance of quality nutrition.

Mission: The Kids Eat Right campaign was launched to support public education projects and programs that address the national health concern of obesity among our children.

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To learn more about the Kids Eat Right Campaign visit:
Website. Kids Eat Right
Facebook.  Kids Eat Right

Voices of Youth
More than ever before, young people are recognized as having rights - and as having an active role to play in asserting those rights.

helping Children through Education. Break the cycle of poverty with more than a handout. Build a school or well. It's not charity. It's sustainability.
 

We Day - Your Actions, Your Impact
Thousands of young people went to We Day then stood up and took action. Learn more at We Day 2010 is created by "Free The Children" to celebrate the power of young people to create positive change, We Day is a day-long event that ignites a year-long program for change, called We Schools in Action. In cities across Canada, the event brings inspirational speeches and performances to young leaders. Students then bring that energy home to take action on local and international issues all year long. Free The Children's We Day is the celebration, the inspiration and the vehicle for young people to change the world.
 

"Raffi" (Raffi Cavoukian), C.M., O.B.C. Founder and Chair, Centre for Child Honouring.
"Imagine a new idea as vital as democracy. Now imagine helping it spread quickly throughout the world! Child Honouring is one such idea, an idea whose time has come.
 - Raffi

He is known to millions as "Raffi", a beloved songwriter and performer, author, ecology advocate and founder of Centre for Child Honouring. Child Honouring is a vision for creating a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of children.

To learn more about the Centre for Child Honouring, please visit the Centre for Child Honouring and join "the compassion revolution."

Covenant for Honouring Children
 

Turn This World Around
Raffi's tribute to humanity's hero sprang from Mandelas call to global leaders in 2000 to turn this world around, for the children. In 2001, Raffi sang this for Nelson Mandela at Torontos Ryerson University. The song expresses the essence of Raffi's Child Honouring philosophy, a children-first paradigm for societal change. A child-friendly world enriches all of us, and offers the best chance to create sustainable cultures. All children want to live in peace, and to follow their dreams.


Together We Can Change the World

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