October 27, 2013
Invariably when I give my new patient seminar the question about whether or not to use artificial sweeteners comes up. It is certainly a very valid question and one that perplexes many people. For decades, researchers have attempted to sort out the facts about artificial sweeteners. Are they safe? Are they healthy? Do they help […]
August 13, 2013
Juicing blender sales are on the rise this year with sales up to $784 million as of May 2013. (1) There are also several juicing hot spots popping up like Smoothie King and Jamba Juice that are gaining in popularity. McDonald’s also now sells a “fruit” smoothie. Since juicing seems like the new craze and health […]
July 27, 2013
Most of you have heard countless times ( oftentimes from me) that when shopping, the best way to ensure you are making the healthiest choices is to stick to the outer perimeter of the store. Below I have highlighted some foods you will find in these sections that I highly recommend you stock your fridge with. These […]
July 2, 2013
Emerging research points out that as a nation, we share a major misconception about the role fats play in our diet—especially when it comes to that dreaded word…. cholesterol! On a recent podcast from the website Living La Vida Low Carb (a great source for many insightful theories on nutrition), Dr. David Diamond, a research […]
April 3, 2013
Nowadays, just about every magazine you pick up at your local grocery store has an article featuring some type of nutrition and dietary recommendations. Diets include low fat, low carb, Zone, Paleo, Mediterranean, and the list goes on and on. Don’t forget the supplements promoted to help fat magically melt away like Raspberry Ketones, HCG, […]
January 25, 2012
You may have noticed all the hoopla surrounding the recent announcement that famous southern chef Paula Deen has diabetes. Is anyone surprised? Were we under the impression that somehow she was promoting healthy cooking? Not knowing anything else about her personal diet, family history, or lifestyle, it came as no surprise to me that she has diabetes […]
November 23, 2011
Great article from CBS News about nutritionists who believe that fat isn’t so bad for you after all. Click here to read it (excerpt follows….) We all know the downside of eating too many calories and too much fat … or do we? What if we were to tell you that many nutritionists now believe that fat isn’t […]
August 31, 2011
Studies have shown that food and stress are linked together. Certain foods can trigger stress and there are also certain foods one can eat to help reduce stress. This tends to be the hectic time of year for most of us with school starting back up and having to adjust schedules based around work and school obligations. Below […]
July 26, 2011
I am often asked what the secret to weight loss is. First of all, there is no secret or magic solution to weight loss. It is all about healthy eating and exercise, period. Everyone is individual, and what specifically works for one person, might not necessarily work for another. Therefore, I recommend working with a Registered Dietitian to […]
May 13, 2011
These days many people are lactose intolerant, have a dairy allergy, or have ethical concerns about drinking milk. There is not a shortage of milk alternatives available to those who have these issues. Milk can now be derived from rice, soy, and almonds. A common response I get when collecting diet histories and asking about milk consumption is […]
