Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Anyone who has taken even the most casual glance around a local supermarket can attest that the supplement industry is big business. It seems there’s a supplement for literally anything and everything! How is one to navigate this? First, let’s start with some definitions. Dietary Supplements: any substance taken to replace missing nutrients in a […]
One of the things I continually remind patients is to stay well hydrated. With approximately 60% of the human body being water, it is a very necessary nutrient for countless processes in the body. However, for many, plain water doesn’t appeal. So today I decided to round up some sugar-free, calorie-free or nearly calorie-free alternatives, […]
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble regulating blood sugar. Under normal circumstances, our bodies produce a hormone called insulin. Insulin – produced by the pancreas – acts like a “key” that opens up a “door” to our body’s cells to allow the glucose to enter and be burned for fuel. […]
Within the last month, I found two articles that I wanted to pass along. When I work with my patients, I not only talk about diet and nutrition, but also about getting and staying active with some form of physical exercise. I always encourage my patients to pick an activity they enjoy (make it fun) […]
I recently was considering an upgrade to my website, to make it more modern and fresh. The template I am using is pretty basic. My website gets the job done – people can learn what I do and how to contact me – but it doesn’t have any of the polish or bells and whistles […]