| Q&A with Ronni Litz Julien, MS, RD-LDN |
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| by Charles Stuart Platkin | |
| Thursday, 06 April 2006 | |
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Ronni Julien, MS RD/LDN is the owner of Julien Nutrition Institute (Miami). One of the original nutrition consultants to the South Beach Diet, she counsels parents and individual clients on establishing healthy eating habits. She is a special news correspondent with ABC Channel 10 in Miami. She is a nutritional columnist with Promise Magazine and a contributor to News Pro Net. Name: Ronni Litz Julien, MS, RD/LDN Birthday: 9/27/63 Location: Miami Beach, Florida Question: Tell us how you got to where you are now. A; I was born and raised in Miami, Florida—completed my Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Florida International Univ in Miami, and my Masters Degree in Nutrition and Communications from Boston University. Began a private nutrition practice with my partner, my mother in law, and have been counseling clients (adults and children) for the past 20 years. Two years ago, embarked on writing 2 books—and hopefully, in the midst of marketing two best sellers! Question: Define and discuss failure. A: Failure—our inability to do a task, or sometimes just bad luck—thank goodness, something I strive to stay away from!Question: Is there anything about yourself that you've changed your mind about in the last 20 years? A: Yes, I realize that I can set high, yet reasonable, expectations/goals for myself, and reach them. Thanks to getting old and experienced! Question: What's the next major item on your "to-do" list? A: I would like to publicize the message all over the country/world regarding children and the teaching of healthy eating HABITS….via all forms of media. I have spent so much time teaching parents and children individually, it is time to stop reading childhood obesity stats in the newspaper, and provide solutions—to parents and to children.Question: Define individual responsibility and how you react to adverse situations? A: Individual responsibility carries a big load, of course, depending on how much you take on in your realm of “responsibility”. I have come to realize that the most major responsibility in my own world (at this time) is rearing well-bred, well-reared children. In the past few years, I tend to react to adverse situations by thinking them through, and confronting them in as positive a manner as can be.
Question: When do you have time to think about your mistakes, mishaps, achievements, and minor victories; in other words, do you have any reflective time for yourself of your career?
A: I MAKE the time to reflect on myself and my career—I take the time to accept the grand efforts that I put forth, both personally and professionally, and the pride that I take in my life and my family. I think it is important to step outside and look in, often. Question: Was there a defining moment in your life when you made a decision that changed the course of the rest of your life forever? A: The defining moment came at the age of 19, while studying Nutrition and Dietetics. I had a professor who had more confidence in me than I had in myself—and encouraged me to continue my education in a specialized program in Boston (the only one available in the country). From then on, I knew that I could push myself to do anything in my life. And I’ve pushed! Question: What's the most bodacious chance you've ever taken? A: Writing a book. Tough stuff! Question: What's the biggest lesson you've learned about yourself? What's the biggest lesson you haven't learned? A: I’ve learned to be able to distinguish the important vs. non-important things in life. Haven’t learned how to slow down yet….it’s hard with children and a career and the desire to play! Haven’t learned how to balance it all out yet—I’m working on it! Question: What keeps you going (your motivation)? A: I like myself and I like my life. Question: What dessert do you dream about? A: Soft chocolate chip cookies Question: If there were one healthy food item (something you love) that you had to eat every day, what would it be? A: Fruit. Question: What’s the best book about health that you’ve read? A: My book of course—WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY KIDS? –HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN HEALTHY BY TEACHING THEM TO EAT RIGHT (Career Press/New Page Books, April, 2006). It provides the SOLUTION for our children’s awful eating habits! Let’s get this next generation in better shape—they are headed for trouble!Question: What are your two favorite health magazines? A: SELF and SHAPE. Question: What do you consider the world’s most perfect food? A: Fish (low mercury) is the most perfect food.Question: What physical activity do you do to keep yourself in shape? A: Walk, elliptical machine and weights 3-4 times per week. Question: Do you have a favorite healthy recipe or cooking tip? If so would you share it? I use olive and canola oil instead of butter or margarine! Much healthier, even in the baked goods!Question: Do you have a Calorie Bargain? A: Two dark chocolate Dove small squares! Question: What food did it replace? A: It replaced all my snacky foods at night!! Question: Was that an important food in your diet, since you ate it so often? A: Yes, I was always a big evening snacker, now I just allow myself the two chocolates (even the dark chocolate was a bargain—I was never a dark chocolate eater)—now it’s OK! And I do save myself hundreds of night time calories!Bookmark:            Trackback(0)
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