Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
So many people today choose to be “gluten free” for a variety of reasons, right or wrong, but there are certain individuals for whom gluten free is an absolute necessity: those who have Celiac disease. Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the surface of the small intestine in response to […]
Today in my support for local businesses here in Naples, I decided to highlight one of my favorite area restaurants: The Local. The Local, located at 5323 Airport Pulling Road in Naples 34109, is Naples’ first farm-and-sea-to-table restaurant. The ingredients from all of their dishes are sourced locally, sustainably, and seasonally. This ensures that their […]
Mmmm, what’s not to love about the smell of a fresh pot of coffee in the morning? Ok, maybe not everyone is a fan of coffee, but growing up in an Italian family, coffee was at everyone’s place setting. Even mine when I was a young girl, albeit I was served decaf. I only drink […]
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 […]
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I just wanted to take a brief moment to reflect on thankfulness. Life can be full of challenges, some expected and some unexpected. Illnesses, financial hardships, relational difficulties, losses, they can all take a toll on us. But regardless of the circumstances in which we may found ourselves, there is always […]
Few diagnoses are more unsettling than finding out one’s kidneys are not working as they ought. From concerns about having a restricted diet to mentally and emotionally processing the potential reality of dialysis or transplant, there is much on one’s mind when the diagnosis is given. Kidneys are some of our hardest working organs. Filtering […]
Fear of failure can keep many people from reaching their health and wellness goals. Most of us prefer it when all goes smoothly and according to plan. But what happens when life throws us a curveball, or we get stuck in a habit we can’t seem to break? Does this mean we have experienced a […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to try Quaker Instant Protein Oatmeal. It comes in four flavors: banana nut, cranberry almond, maple and brown sugar, and apples and cinnamon. (Please note that this review is for the Instant Protein Oatmeal, NOT the Instant Fiber & Protein Oatmeal.) Depending on the variety, the protein amount varies from […]
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 […]
Since I need to keep my post short and sweet this week due to a significant time commitment unrelated to my job, I decided I’d like to highlight another local business. So what happens when you start to lose weight and find yourself in need of new clothing? One recommendation I give my patients is […]