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Q&A: Do You Need More Calories When You’re Sick?

February 13, 2015 By Robyn 42 Comments

I hope you had a wonderful week!

And I hope you’re looking forward to the weekend, I sure am.

I have an OB exam this morning and then a three day weekend. Thankyajesus.

I actually forgot we had a three day weekend and then a friend reminded me and it was the best ‘surprise’ ever. Life changing I think.

This week on the Q & A we’re answering the questions…

How can you incorporate food and nutrition into your life if you are not a dietitian or nutritionist and are unable or don’t want to go back to school to become a nutrition professional?

Do you really need more calories when you’re sick?

How do you influence others to eat better or share your passion for food/nutrition with people who might not want to hear it? How do you share in a non-pushy way?

And lastly, an unexpected update on marathon training.

Happy weekending!


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