One of the perks of being a dietitian is that I randomly get food sent to me to sample. Sunsweet sent me their new product that they call "Plum Amazins," which are dried plums. They are very good! As compared to raisins and cranberries, Plum Amazins contain:
I will be honest. I brought them home for my 4 and 6 year old to try and told them that they were a different kind of dried fruit like raisins. Their evaluation: they are "ok." After trying them, they proceed to the pantry and pulled out our raisin supply. :-) But if you're a person like me that gravitates toward a less sweet, slightly sour taste, check out the Plum Amazins! I liked them very much.
The Sunsweet Plum Amazins website has a lot of different recipes that you can try them in. I have my eye on the Quinoa, Grape and Dried Plum Salad recipe. You can easily substitute these dried plums with any recipe you currently have that contain raisins. Check them out!
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About Angela Lemond
Angela is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), counseling intern and co-owner of Lemond Nutrition.
Angela oversees the clinical side of Lemond Nutrition, encompassing all clinical care, as well as our marketing, partner relations and new business development.
Angela still sees patients two days per week. Her specialty areas are clinical pediatrics, digestive health, wellness, and behavioral nutrition (prevention and treatment of eating disorders). Angela realizes that behavioral health status is a big influencer in the individual's relationship with food and eating. She loves supporting individuals and involving discussion across the family unit. Angela is a strong proponent of the promotion of health and wellness regardless of body size. Gentle nutrition guidance versus a strict, black, and white regimen is her philosophy.
Angela is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern coordinated dietetics program where she entered the food and nutrition profession as a second career professional. Angela is currently finishing her masters in clinical mental health counseling and is working to be a dual role practitioner as a licensed professional counselor (LPC). She will begin seeing clients as a counselor this fall 2022 at Flourish Counseling Center under the supervision of Natalie Morse, LPC-s, RPT. Angela looks forward to creating more patient / client therapy in the food and mood space.
Nutrition advocacy and professional involvement is important to Angela. She is actively involved in local, state, and national legislative issues pertaining to food and nutrition support and coverage. Angela served as a nutrition media spokesperson for over 16 years with 9 of those years being a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2011-2021).
Angela’s a member of the following professional groups:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
--Academy Dietetic Practice Groups: Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) and Pediatric Nutrition (PN)
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) – DFW Chapter
International Federation of Eating Disorders Dietitians
American Counseling Association (student member)
Texas Counseling Association (student member)
American Association of Christian Counselors (Student member)
Angela is an avid world traveler and explorer of rich cultures and diversity. She adores the outdoors, her husband of almost 22 years (co-owner) and her two children - Hannah age 18 and Evan age 15.
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A note from Angela:
It is my honor that you came to visit our website! If you are looking for nutrition services for you, your child, family or even if you are looking to hire us for a wellness presentation or write an article - it's important to me that you know some background on what drives our company's passion. When it comes to food and nutrition guidance, it needs to come from someone you know cares and understands.
Be sure to read our mission, vision and motto. We know that it's important that you know who you are putting your trust in to optimize your health. The staff here truly puts their heart into everything they do - each have unique skills, personalities and specialties.
Read more about my personal inspiration here.
We have have people that have gone before us and mentored us along the way. Be sure to thank them. I would like to give a special recognition for the those poignant people in my life here.
In Health & Wellness,
Angela Lemond, RDN, LD
