Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD

How I quadrupled my income and became a legit food blogger in 2017

Lately, a lot of people have been asking how I’ve grown my reach and influence online so quickly; or how I “do it all” with two kids at home. So, I’m ready to spill the beans and tell you how I quadrupled my income and became a legit food blogger in 2017.

I’m sitting here typing this with three days left in October, and as of today I’ve already made more than FOUR times the amount of money in 2017 than I did in 2016. I knew I was having a great year, but didn’t quite realize just how great until now. But, for you to really understand how I’ve grown my business, a little background is necessary…

November 1, 2017 No Comments

A playroom that won’t make you cringe

Image credits: ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) brought to you by the always stylish mamas of Mamafix.com Note: some of the links

October 3, 2017 No Comments

Reducing your cancer risk: The other kind of smoke you need to worry about

We all know smoking can significantly increase your risk for developing cancer, and you may have heard that smoked meats can also increase your cancer risk… but did you know there’s another kind of smoke you may need to pay attention to, to help reduce your risk of developing cancer?

August 17, 2017 1 Comment

4 ways to eat what you want… and still stay healthy

It usually happens to me about once/week. Someone will ask what I do (read more about that here)… I tell them I’m a dietitian… and then they act all shocked and shaken when I pop a French fry in my mouth! Or they want to know exactly what I eat so they can do the same.

As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I’m definitely held to a higher standard… I’m sure people think I eat grass-fed, organic, non-GMO plant-based wheat grass all day long. And when they see me enjoying a juicy hamburger or a fat chocolate chip cookie (gasp!), they act like their world has just been turned upside down.

So, how do I do it? How do I stay healthy and satisfied with what I’m eating, but not eat tree bark all day long? Here are 4 ways I eat what I want, while still staying healthy.

August 10, 2017 No Comments

Why it’s ok to reward your kids (and yourself) with food

Not the headline you were expecting from a dietitian, right? I know. It’s not the typical viewpoint for someone like me. But let me explain.

Prior to having kids, I likely would have told you some boring unrealistic textbook strategies for getting your kids to eat healthy…with no earthly idea of just how frustrating it is to feed those demanding, tiny little humans I love so much.

August 3, 2017 No Comments