About Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD Expertise I have been a registered dietitian since 1992 and am also an Ohio licensed Dietitian. My educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Technology (Nutrition) from Bowling State University in Bowling Green, OH. I currently own a consulting business called Nutrition Focus that specializes in consulting and counseling in the fields of nutrition and weight loss. My knowledge and reliability is proven by my experience as most recently a National Corporate Dietitian for 3 major weight loss companies, as a Foodservice Director/ Clinical Dietitian for a large nursing home, as a Foodservice Manager at a Community Hospital and as a Dietetic Technician at another hospital. I can answer basic nutrition questions, questions on behavior management as it relates to weight loss and weight management and questions on losing weight and keeping weight off. I do offer personal counseling services if your problem needs more individual attention. I can answer any question for you where NUTRITION is the FOCUS!
Question Hello
I have complete changed my eating habits. But I am really stuck as to "what to drink?" every day!! Before it was easy; Coke or Pepsi, large servings. Orange juice for breakfast, and sometimes milk; usually whole milk or dark chocolate milk. OCCASIONALLY water, in small amounts.
Now it is MOSTLY water, all day long, rarely orange juice; now causes me stomach aches, and "child-size" serving of coke or pepsi at lunch and dinner.
Because of my healthy-eating habits, NOW the coke and pepsi, even child size, is quickly "loosing it's taste" to me. I am at a loss!! I want to drink SOMETHING with taste in it, not JUST water the rest of my life... But what? Everything is sugar + water and coloring. Can you help me?
Answer Water is a good choice. You can try adding flavor to it by adding a little juice from a lemon, lime, or orange to make it tastier. Low fat or fat-free milk is a good beverage choice as is fortified juices (in moderation). Green tea can also be a good choice as it is full of antioxidants.
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net
