Reviews by RonniJulien

RonniJulien says "A great South Beach find--beautiful environment, fabulous food!" about Talula - Miami Beach, FL

RonniJulien — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:26:33 GMT

What a beautiful ambience, can be kid friendly during the day--and romantic at night. My favorite place is the patio--and you can't go wrong with the food, lunch, brunch or dinner. The owners are the chefs and they are very special and talented people!...

RonniJulien says "Strengthen the kids' bones with a good calcium supplement!" about Kirkland Calcium Vites

RonniJulien — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:17:37 GMT

Whether your kids are good milk drinkers or not, a few of these Calcium Vites provides an extra milk serving every day. These are so easy to get the kids to take vitamins....just have them brush their teeth after the vitamin, as it does have a little sugar--but its worth it to get the nutrients in them!...

RonniJulien says "Yup, may have some sugar,but gets the kids to take a vitamin!" about Gummy Vites 220 Gummy Bears

RonniJulien — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:12:04 GMT

These days of lots of fast food, and kids not eating their fruits and veggies so well, good way to get in their multivitamin--without a fight, and without the kids spitting out those chewables without you knowing! Gummy Vites ensures kids are getting a good multivitamin supplement.....they make them in Calcium too!...

RonniJulien says "Beware...this is only a jump start, and not a pleasant one!" about Alli Fat Burner Diet Pills

RonniJulien — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:04:30 GMT

Well, here it is....the next magic diet pill! NOT! Be real careful as you venture into taking Alli, and eating as much and as much fat as you want. Don't do it! You'll be sorry! Alli is Xenical, or Orlistat, which came out a few years ago. It grabs on to excess fat in the bowels and does not allow it to be digested and absorbed, therefore you are taking in less calories. If you overdo the fat in your diet, I assure you, it will not be a pretty bathroom sight. Therefore, use it as a jump start, and change a few of your bad eating habits, one at a time. Pick one out each week, and go for it!...

RonniJulien says "Don't bother with Gatorade unless you're a true athlete." about Gatorade Thirst Quencher

RonniJulien — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:34:56 GMT

Gatorade has been around forever. But its not for you if you're taking a walk around the block. This is truly a sports drink--fluid replacement drink for when you either live in Miami and you are jogging in July, or if you are truly a marathon runner or professional athlete.

Gatorade has a terrific source of potassium and sodium, to replenish lost electrolytes from perspiration; remember it is loaded with sugar and calories, however.

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RonniJulien says "A yummy trans fat peanut butter-even the kids will like!" about Skippy Natural Peanut Butter

RonniJulien — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:22:54 GMT

It has been difficult to find a healthful peanut butter these days, especially because most of them contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Why? Because PB sits on the shelf for a long time, it stays well with the PHVOs, or trans fats in it. Skippy Natural is a good choice; its doesn't get plastered to the roof of your mouth, and it tastes pretty good on a spoon!...

RonniJulien says "Great way to include the kids in making a healthy pizza!" about Boboli Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

RonniJulien — Sun, 27 May 2007 00:22:15 GMT

The Whole Wheat Boboli crust is a great way to involve the kids in making a healthy pizza. It doesn't taste like typical whole wheat, and once you add the tomato sauce, and the low fat cheese, and a few spices, it's quite yummy for everyone! Sneak in that fiber, Mom and Dad!...

RonniJulien says "Not all margarines are healthy--stick with this one!" about Smart Balance Margarine

RonniJulien — Sun, 27 May 2007 00:15:33 GMT

Many margarines are pretty unhealthy, with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils added in. These are considered "trans fats", the deadliest type of fat. Smart Balance spreads nicely, tastes good, and melts fairly well on your cinammon toast! Beware of any product with trans fats....

RonniJulien says "What a perfect way to eat chips...they are baked, not fried!" about Lay's - Baked Lays Potato Crisps

RonniJulien — Tue, 22 May 2007 22:57:57 GMT

As a nutritionist/registered dietitian/author/Mom, what a great way to have healthy snacks in the house and have as an alternative to put in lunch boxes.....especially when we have the single serving ones! No fighting with the kids--this is the serving. Teach them good habits and how to make good choices early on. All of the baked versions of these chips are superb, and great tasting!...