Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
I’m not sure why I’ve run into so many articles about the gut microbiome recently, but I figured the information was worth passing on. Here are two articles for your perusal. First up, this article from Psychology Today on how stress and the microbiome are connected, addresses the issue of the changes stress can cause […]
Since good sleep is crucial to our overall well being, here are a few articles to help you make some dietary changes to get a better night’s sleep! Enjoy! https://bestlifeonline.com/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0223p34.shtml
Passing on another helpful article – this one is about how sunflower seeds can help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, support thyroid health and more. That said, eating 1 full cup of them (the portion mentioned in the article) at one time may be a bit of overkill, due to the naturally high calorie content of […]
From the Mayo Clinic, a helpful article with some tips on how to reduce your risk of a heart attack. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Seeing a dietitian for assistance with heart healthy eating is a great way to be proactive about your cardiovascular health. Thanks […]
From Parade, here is a list of 25 foods to eat to help keep a healthy blood pressure. Bear in mind, if you have a restricted diet due to another medical condition, not all of these foods may be appropriate for you. However, there are bound to be several foods on this list that will […]
Grapefruit juice can interact with many medications. Read more here. When I work with patients, I always check for food/medication/supplement interactions. That’s a very important part of patient care. Have a great week!
Short and sweet this week, as I have a lot going on! Two interesting articles from Psychology Today. Why writing by hand is good for our brains. How love and chocolate can improve our well being. Enjoy!
As most of us know, fruits and vegetables are very healthy to eat. In addition to providing water, fiber and various vitamins and minerals, produce contains a number of substances called phytonutrients that are quite beneficial to our health. These plant-based substances can support the health of many of our bodies’ systems (cardiovascular, urinary, immune, […]
Since I am taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, I am going to keep this one short and sweet. Here’s an article I found about napping (fitting, given what most people do after eating a big Thanksgiving meal!). Are those midday siestas good for you, bad for you, or somewhere in between? Here’s […]
Greetings! For this week’s post, I decided to highlight a few articles I recently read. First up, the importance of choline in one’s diet for brain health. It is a nutrient which helps build and protect brain cells. One of the foods richest in choline: eggs, specifically the yolk. See more here. Second, if constipation […]