Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
There are myriad reasons to lose weight and get your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. Reducing your risk of cancer would be one of the most important reasons. From NPR, this article explains in brief the connection between metabolic syndrome and cancer. Metabolic syndrome is defined as having three of the five following […]
As I have a busy weekend, another short and sweet post… Recipe Roundups are always good for this! From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vietnamese-Style Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce. For those with IBS, this recipe can be adapted quite easily. Omit the green onions and garlic in the meatballs and the green onions […]
For many people, the number on the scale – i.e., their weight – is one of the most important “results” they seek to obtain. However, there are other factors that paint a more complete picture of good health, many of them far more important than the number on the scale. Here are some of those […]
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!
I’ve tried some new products recently and thought a brief review of several at once would be fun. Sillycow Farms hot cocoa mix in Chocolate Ginger Snap. Here in Naples, I found this product at Seed To Table grocery store. I’ve always enjoyed the Chocolate Chocolate version of their hot cocoa mix; it is my […]
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 have an exceptionally busy weekend, this week’s blog will be another recipe. It is a crustless quiche recipe from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If cauliflower isn’t your jam, any other veggies would certainly work! Enjoy!
Well, with this new year, I’ve decided to add another category to my blog. It will be called My Favorite Things, and will feature products that I truly love. A recent purchase was the inspiration for this addition to my website. I found an old favorite food on a recent grocery shopping excursion: Gjetost cheese. […]
Today I am adding a new category to my blog: recipes. I plan to highlight nutritious, creative and delicious recipes that are compatible with a healthy lifestyle. Granted some of these recipes may not be appropriate if you have a restricted diet due to a medical condition. But my hope is that there will be […]