The H1N1 virus is turning everyone into a germaphobe. Antibacterial products are flying off the shelves. Food companies will no doubt jump on the bandwagon and play into our fears with ads promising immune-boosting yogurt drinks and supplements...
Alison is a registered dietitian (RD), and a nutrition and exercise writer. She does not push calorie-counting, gimmicky diets, but believes that "all foods fit" in moderation. In addition to the Examiner, she writes two blogs: Food Chat, with healthy eating and food advice; and RunBuggy, chronicling her tales as a mom-to-be runner. When Alison isn't writing, she's running races, sampling great food and wine, and escaping to the Adirondacks. She resides in Nassau County with her husband and black Lab.
Alison can be contacted at: alisonbarkman@gmail.com.
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