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 28, 2011
Having just returned from the ASBP’s Annual Obesity Symposium in Las Vegas, I have to say I’m finding it difficult to contain my enthusiasm and excitement about treating patients who are overweight and obese. The conference is put on by an organization called the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, which I admit I didn’t even know […]
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 […]
October 18, 2011
Doing diet consults all day, I observe certain diet blunders patients make consistently that prevent weight loss and lead to weight gain. I have also noticed the healthy habits that patients develop that keep them on the road to successful weight loss and a healthy physique. Below are some of the best fat-fighting tips I have observed […]
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 […]
February 2, 2011
Concerns about sugar consumption are really high currently due to the high diabetic population and our more health conscious society. This is why the sugar alternatives are everywhere, the oldies like Sweet n’ low and equal along with the newer versions like Splenda and Truvia. The most recent to the scene and one patients are often asking […]
November 23, 2010
The Holidays are here, and we all know what that can mean: lots of great food. However, you can keep your weight loss efforts on track and enjoy yourself. Take some time before Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to decide which foods you want to enjoy at your meal. It is important to do this before you sit down to eat. I […]