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| Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
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With more than 9 years experience in nutrition counseling, Meri Raffetto has
helped people make positive lifestyle changes to improve their health. Since a
child, Meri has always been interested in…well food. From baking bread with her
grandmother to perfecting the ever-coveted family spaghetti sauce recipe, food
and the culture of food have always been an important aspect of her life.
Meri attended Washington State University where she completed a
Bachelor of Science in both Nutrition and Psychology. As much as she enjoyed her
studies in Psychology, she just couldn’t let go of her never-ending curiosity of
food and nutrition so she continued her education to become a Registered
Dietitian. Since that time she has been involved with nutrition research studies
and has worked in many specialized areas of nutrition such as weight management,
heart disease, alcohol recovery, and eating disorders. She provided nutrition
counseling for professional athletes training at Titan Sports Performance Center
in Santa Barbara, CA and has developed nutrition programs and education manuals
for hospitals, private businesses, and corporate wellness.
Meri publishes a monthly newsletter for
RealLivingNutrition.com and has contributed articles to Santa Barbara Fitness
Magazine and Santa Barbara News Press' Woman Magazine.
In 2003, Meri developed Real Living Nutrition Services to help
empower people to learn how to manage their weight by making practical,
real-life changes. She has developed the Balance Program, an online weight
management program based on creating sustainable lifestyle changes.
Meri specializes in weight management and heart disease. She is
a member of the American Dietetic Association and past president of the
California Coastal Tri-County Dietetic Association.
She lives with her husband in
Raleigh, North Carolina where she enjoys hiking, reading, writing, occasional
rock climbing, and of course… cooking!
Business Name: Real
Living Nutrition Services
Business URL #1: http://www.reallivingnutrition.com
Meri's Articles
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| | Why Fad Diets Don't Work - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Fad diets have been around for more than 50 years and no matter how many come and go, we are always intrigued and excited by the next one feeling almost sure this will be the one to work. And they do work...for a while and then we bounce around like yo-yo’s going up and down in weight over the years.
Read More... | | | | 5 Foods to Spice up Your Love Life - By Meri Raffetto, RD, LDN
Aphrodisiacs have been used throughout many cultures for centuries. From oysters to chocolate, most cultures have their favorite picks. Certain foods have been known to be powerful aphrodisiacs although no scientific data can back up the claims.
Read More... | | | | Make the Switch! Coffee to Tea - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Having a hard time giving up your 4 cups of coffee each day? Evidence shows by switching to tea you can add some significant health benefits. The health benefit of drinking tea is chalked up to one explanation, antioxidants. Research shows that green and black teas have up to 8-10 times the antioxidants as fruits and vegetables which can add significantly to your health.
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| | | Are You Loosing Body Fat or Water? - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
“I tried that diet and lost 8 pounds in the first week!”
“I’ve gained three pounds in one day! It must have been the cookie I ate or maybe the mashed potatoes!”
These are comments I hear so often that I decided it would be a good topic for an article to help people have a better understanding of the fluctuating numbers on their scale.
Read More... | | | | 8 Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Yes it’s true- and so unfair. As we get older weight gain begins to creep up on us. You hear people every day in the grocery store, around the water cooler, at parties complaining of this additional weight they can’t seem to lose. You used to eat anything and not gain an ounce but now it seems 2 chips will send your weight up another notch on the scale. So what is this weight gain mystery?
Read More... | | | | Eating For Two - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
You provide your baby the best nutrition every day by breast feeding. Much of the nutrition your baby receives from breast milk comes from your body’s stored nutrients. So don’t forget – your nutrition is important too! Even while you are nursing, your baby is becoming familiar with the different flavors of food you eat. Follow these nutrition tips and set your baby up for good health that will last a lifetime!
Read More... | | | | 6 Power Foods For Your Heart - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Traditionally, a low fat diet has been the prescription for heart health which causes many people to shrink away. Not anymore! The good news is there are many things you can add to your diet that can greatly improve your risk factors of heart disease. Here are 6 power foods you can start adding to your diet to keep you heart healthy!
Read More... | | | | 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Healthy Foods - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Parents can help their kids to eat better, and make it fun! Here are some tips to increase your child’s interest in healthy foods.
1. Bring your kids grocery shopping
While in the produce section, let your kids pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try. Kids are more interested in trying new foods when they get to pick them out.
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