Giant sand hills to slide down.
Ali making a Sand Angel.
Chaz and Justin digging in the sand.
Running out to catch the waves.
Riding the waves in.
I'm going to be sad if I ever have to move from this magical place.
Veteran's Day
I think I owe a big "Thanks" to Chaz who always is asking me if we can go play at the beach. Because of his prodding and begging, we ended up spending the day at the Del Mar Beach with friends and we had the "BEST TIME EVER" as my kids would say.
Giant sand hills to slide down.
Ali making a Sand Angel.
Chaz and Justin digging in the sand.
Running out to catch the waves.
Riding the waves in.
I'm going to be sad if I ever have to move from this magical place.
Giant sand hills to slide down.
Ali making a Sand Angel.
Chaz and Justin digging in the sand.
Running out to catch the waves.
Riding the waves in.
I'm going to be sad if I ever have to move from this magical place.
I'm so glad the American Dietetic Association weighed in on this segment
August 10, 2009
Mr. Andrew Morse
Executive Producer
Good Morning America Weekend
Dear Mr. Morse:
I am writing in regard to the segment on “What to Eat When: Foods to Satisfy” that aired Sunday, August 9, on Good Morning America Weekend. This interview contained many inaccurate and misleading statements that are not backed up by nutrition science research and therefore contained little useful information for your viewers who want to eat well and be healthy.
As a registered dietitian with many years of experience, I had never heard some of the “advice” given in this segment. For example, Kimberly Snyder’s statement that toasting bread “bakes out the sticky starch” and makes it easier to digest is not supported by any science I am aware of. Her recommendation to avoid diet soda because its artificial sweeteners are “highly glycemic” is incorrect, since non-nutritive low-calorie sweeteners do not contain carbohydrates (which are measured by the Glycemic Index) and therefore do not raise a person’s blood sugar levels. Contrary to Ms. Snyder’s comments, genetically modified protein bars containing soy protein isolate are no more difficult to digest than any other protein. And there is no evidence that eating fruit as a midnight snack causes indigestion, since all foods a person eats are mixed together in the stomach and do not “sit on top” of one another.
These are only four examples of the numerous factual errors in this interview, which unfortunately missed an opportunity to provide GMA’s millions of viewers with reliable, consumer-friendly food and nutrition advice that is backed up by the consensus of scientific research.
The good news is, consumer-friendly advice backed by science is available to everyone – from a registered dietitian. The American Dietetic Association has a national network of spokespeople in all parts of the country – all registered dietitians who (unlike self-proclaimed nutritionists) have earned their status as real experts through education and experience.
The American Dietetic Association’s media relations professionals will follow up with you and discuss potential segments for Good Morning America Weekend. ADA looks forward to continuing our Association’s productive relationship with Good Morning America to provide the public with food and nutrition advice that your viewers will find informative, entertaining and, most important, accurate.
On behalf of the 70,000 members of the American Dietetic Association, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jessie M. Pavlinac, MS, RD, CSR, LD
President, American Dietetic Association
Cc: Desiree Adib, Guest Booker
Roger Sergel, ABC News Medical Unit
Watch this video:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8286985
Mr. Andrew Morse
Executive Producer
Good Morning America Weekend
Dear Mr. Morse:
I am writing in regard to the segment on “What to Eat When: Foods to Satisfy” that aired Sunday, August 9, on Good Morning America Weekend. This interview contained many inaccurate and misleading statements that are not backed up by nutrition science research and therefore contained little useful information for your viewers who want to eat well and be healthy.
As a registered dietitian with many years of experience, I had never heard some of the “advice” given in this segment. For example, Kimberly Snyder’s statement that toasting bread “bakes out the sticky starch” and makes it easier to digest is not supported by any science I am aware of. Her recommendation to avoid diet soda because its artificial sweeteners are “highly glycemic” is incorrect, since non-nutritive low-calorie sweeteners do not contain carbohydrates (which are measured by the Glycemic Index) and therefore do not raise a person’s blood sugar levels. Contrary to Ms. Snyder’s comments, genetically modified protein bars containing soy protein isolate are no more difficult to digest than any other protein. And there is no evidence that eating fruit as a midnight snack causes indigestion, since all foods a person eats are mixed together in the stomach and do not “sit on top” of one another.
These are only four examples of the numerous factual errors in this interview, which unfortunately missed an opportunity to provide GMA’s millions of viewers with reliable, consumer-friendly food and nutrition advice that is backed up by the consensus of scientific research.
The good news is, consumer-friendly advice backed by science is available to everyone – from a registered dietitian. The American Dietetic Association has a national network of spokespeople in all parts of the country – all registered dietitians who (unlike self-proclaimed nutritionists) have earned their status as real experts through education and experience.
The American Dietetic Association’s media relations professionals will follow up with you and discuss potential segments for Good Morning America Weekend. ADA looks forward to continuing our Association’s productive relationship with Good Morning America to provide the public with food and nutrition advice that your viewers will find informative, entertaining and, most important, accurate.
On behalf of the 70,000 members of the American Dietetic Association, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jessie M. Pavlinac, MS, RD, CSR, LD
President, American Dietetic Association
Cc: Desiree Adib, Guest Booker
Roger Sergel, ABC News Medical Unit
Watch this video:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8286985
My Favorite American Idol...
Kris Allen is my favorite!! I predict Adam Lambert may win because he has so much confidence performing, but Kris Allen is so musical and I just like him(he's a cutie too). What more can I say--vote for him.
My FUNNEST TRIP YET......
On Thursday, we decided to pull the kids out of school before spring break and go to Disneyland and California Adventure with our cousins Brian, Laura and Brianna. It was so much fun and the lines weren't long at all(yeah!!). The only long line was for the new Toy Story ride. Much to my delight, Chaz is tall enough to go on all the rides at Disneyland except the Indiana Jones ride (why not that ride??).
Chaz in T-Ball
I wanted to post some pictures of Chaz in T-ball. He is having a lot of fun. He is a lefty and has a strong hit. All the boys on his team are so adorable.
December was packed/ My blog was ignored....
I like Sunshine's idea of posting updates for the entire month. December was so busy for me. I really didn't have time to update my blog and I've missed reading all your blogs.
Besides all the small things...I started training on a new job(thank you Lora, Kathleen and David for the glowing references--your awesome), had a final in my music class(yikes), performed a piano solo at a piano recital(I was more nervous than the little kids-I'll try to figure out how to post the video), had family in town for the holidays(fun!!fun!!), attended my brother's baby blessing(neat!) and my sister's temple sealing(very cool!). I feel so exhausted and I haven't even finished my yearly photobooks(I'm behind).
Christmas morning
Grandma and Grandpa Simonson
Besides all the small things...I started training on a new job(thank you Lora, Kathleen and David for the glowing references--your awesome), had a final in my music class(yikes), performed a piano solo at a piano recital(I was more nervous than the little kids-I'll try to figure out how to post the video), had family in town for the holidays(fun!!fun!!), attended my brother's baby blessing(neat!) and my sister's temple sealing(very cool!). I feel so exhausted and I haven't even finished my yearly photobooks(I'm behind).
Christmas morning
Grandma and Grandpa Simonson
Proof .....
As many of you know, I took a music class on Wednesday evenings this past semester. I loved taking the class and I learned a lot. One of my classmates took this picture and emailed me a copy. As you can see, it was a very diverse class and I was surprised that there weren't more girls in the class. I guess guys are taking over in the music business?? So, here is the proof that I actually was enrolled in a class.
Veronica's BB SHOWER
Yesterday, Teresa and I threw a babyshower for Veronica. It was a lot of fun and Veronica received some great items for her baby. (She needs help thinking of a middle name that starts with the letter "M".) Hey Veronica--how about Mammy?
Updates on ME
I've been very busy lately. Of course my favorite type of busy is being a mom to two kids who are both in several activites. Also, I am taking a swim class at the college, a music class and piano lessons. I just love learning--I always need a challenge. Next, I've been HEAVILY involved the past week in "YES on PROP 8" matters. Finally, I'm looking around at picking up consulting work as a Dietitian. I should know in a week or so if I've secured a job as an enteral dietitian--working with tubefed patients.
It is hard to see, but the tubefed patient is asking "What is for dessert?"
It is hard to see, but the tubefed patient is asking "What is for dessert?"
Updates on Ali and Chaz
Ali's class toured the U.S.S. Midway. I try to go on every field trip with her and I thought it was an amazing field trip to see a city on water. Something only possible to do here in San Diego.
Chaz is really into building. He sneaks out in the garage and gets screws, bolts, tools and anything that looks like it could be used to build. Chaz kept trying to build a robot and I wanted to help him but I felt like it would be more in Cary's arena to help him with that. So, they built a robot and Chaz even wanted to sleep with it. So cute!!
Chaz is really into building. He sneaks out in the garage and gets screws, bolts, tools and anything that looks like it could be used to build. Chaz kept trying to build a robot and I wanted to help him but I felt like it would be more in Cary's arena to help him with that. So, they built a robot and Chaz even wanted to sleep with it. So cute!!
A glimpse of Cary's trip to Taiwan
Cary was gone the last couple of weeks for his work. He went to Ottawa Canada for the first week and then to Taiwan the next week. Of course Cary, me and the kids don't like it at all. Needless to say, Taiwan was interesting for him and us to hear about. Especially the food--Cary tried honey with white fungus soup, a bubble drink with tapioca balls in it and many other dishes that he has no idea what they are called
The Bathrooms are made for short people. Cary had to kneel at the sink.
Everyone has a scooter
The Taipei 101-tallest building in the world
Only real purses
The Bathrooms are made for short people. Cary had to kneel at the sink.
Everyone has a scooter
The Taipei 101-tallest building in the world
Only real purses
Try this for fun....
My daughter attended princess camp this summer and I found a lot of humor in the suggestion of a "princess camp." I was hoping the camp would turn the girls into "princesses" but unfortunately it was just the name of the camp and didn't reflect the content. Regardless, I found this site that will determine which princess you are most like...I guess I'm the most similiar to Belle...who would have guessed???
You Are Belle!
Which Disney Princess Are You?
You Are Belle!
Intelligent and kind. Your beauty goes much further than your apperance. Also, you make judgements of people based on their personality and not their looks. Attaining all the knowledge that you can is one of your major goals in life, but you are also a person who can make things happen.
Which Disney Princess Are You?
VERY INTERESTING STUFF!!
Daniel Gilbert:
"...most research subjects strongly belive that another $30K a year in income would make them much happier.
And they feel equally strongly that adding a 30-minute walk to their daily routine would be of trivial import.
And yet Dr. Gilbert's research suggests that the added income is far less likely to produce an increase in happiness than the addition of a regular walk."
(Thanks Jess!!)
First Day of School for Ali and Chaz
You can see Ali with her 3rd grade teacher and her best friend Nitya. Her and Nitya have been in the same class for 3 years (that is amazing) and such a blessing to us.
Chaz is in preschool one more year and he also lucked out to be in a class with his best friends--Caden and Tommy.
I love my 3G iPhone
Cary waited in line for three hours last Friday at the Fashion Valley mall (I decided to shop) so we could get the new iPhone and I am in love with it. I'm not a big techno-geek girl but it is awesome, especially for moms. It has every feature I could imagine and it doesn't come with directions because it is so easy to use. Also, now you can actually call me on my cell phone. I got rid of that other piece-of-junk phone that never worked.
For you Diane
Diane wanted me to post my salad recipe from Carmen's babyshower. It is so easy to make and very yummy.
I buy a box of the Suddenly Pasta Salad-Chipotle Ranch type, and make up the box according to its directions.
Then I stir in whatever I have on hand into the finished salad:
cubed chicken
cubed or shredded Cheddar cheese
chopped fresh tomato
chopped green onions
chopped avocado
frozen corn (add the last 3 minutes of cooking the pasta)
can of black beans
top with tortilla chips
It tastes good with all of these stir ins or only one or two of them.
I buy a box of the Suddenly Pasta Salad-Chipotle Ranch type, and make up the box according to its directions.
Then I stir in whatever I have on hand into the finished salad:
cubed chicken
cubed or shredded Cheddar cheese
chopped fresh tomato
chopped green onions
chopped avocado
frozen corn (add the last 3 minutes of cooking the pasta)
can of black beans
top with tortilla chips
It tastes good with all of these stir ins or only one or two of them.
Nutrition Update
Some interesting nutrition tidbits:
1. McDonald's Fries Go Trans-Fat Free--Many of you have heard me complain about how eating McDonald's fries are actually worse for your body than smoking a cigarette. They are lethal. The good news is that McDonald's has announced it is making a change to go with a Trans-Fat free oil. So even though I don't recommend the fries, if you do eat them or give them to your kids, you don't need to feel as bad.
2. Kraft has come out with a mayonnaise made with olive oil. The product has half the fat and calories as regular Kraft mayonnaise and the fat used is a good fat for our bodies.
3. After some investigation, it has been found that restaurant dishes targeted to health conscious consumers actually contained twice the calories and eight times the grams of fat than was originally claimed. Chili's, Taco Bell and Applebee's are some of the restaurants at fault.
1. McDonald's Fries Go Trans-Fat Free--Many of you have heard me complain about how eating McDonald's fries are actually worse for your body than smoking a cigarette. They are lethal. The good news is that McDonald's has announced it is making a change to go with a Trans-Fat free oil. So even though I don't recommend the fries, if you do eat them or give them to your kids, you don't need to feel as bad.
2. Kraft has come out with a mayonnaise made with olive oil. The product has half the fat and calories as regular Kraft mayonnaise and the fat used is a good fat for our bodies.
3. After some investigation, it has been found that restaurant dishes targeted to health conscious consumers actually contained twice the calories and eight times the grams of fat than was originally claimed. Chili's, Taco Bell and Applebee's are some of the restaurants at fault.
Our trip to RENO
Since we were going to Cary's sister's wedding in Reno, we decided to make a road-trip out of it. We toured parts of Yosemite and saw the giant Sequoias. We went over Tioga pass which is the highest road in the U.S. and went through Bodie, a real Ghost Town. The kids were so funny because when we were on the hike seeing the Sequoias they were complaining practically the entire time about how tired their legs were. Cary and I didn't think they enjoyed themselves and then the next day they were talking about how great it was. Who would have known with all the complaints.
I LOVED IT!!
I really wanted to Blog about our going to the WICKED musical because it was SO SO GOOD! We took Chaz and Ali and had 2nd row seats. Needless to say, they both loved it too. As Cary and I say, we're making memories!!!
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