Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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 […]
One of the sentiments I hear frequently from patients is their struggle with dietary temptations. Certain foods or situations seem to trigger a return to old habits, and most often my patients report feeling like failures for succumbing to these temptations. I’ve even had patients tell me after a “stumble”, they felt like cancelling their […]
The bloating. The cramping. The feeling that everything in your gut is just churning away. The pain. The altered bowel habits. These are the hallmarks of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a functional disorder of the digestive system that affects north of 25 million Americans, 2/3 of which are women. In essence, IBS is a diagnosis […]
As far as I am concerned, Kerrygold has some of the finest butter available in the USA. Unlike many commercial butters, Kerrygold is a golden yellow color (not a pale, off-white), and it has a rich, creamy texture and an incredible butter flavor. Their butter is made from the milk of Irish grass fed cows […]
Whey protein. Though the thought of it may conjure up images of bodybuilders purchasing 55 gallon drum size containers of the product from their local health food store, the truth of the matter is that many people – not just athletes – can benefit from adding whey protein to their diets. Whey protein contains all […]
Atkins. South Beach. The Zone. The Grapefruit Diet. Gluten free (as a fad, not when medically necessary for Celiac Disease). Lectin free. Paleo. Keto. Low fat. Low carb. Cleanses of various kinds. Fasting. Whole30. Blood Type Diet. MLM programs like Optavia. Weight loss gambling like Healthy Wager. All of these diets are destined for one end: failure. Why? Because fads never work in the long term. Sustainable, healthy eating is not a […]
In my office space, I have a sign on one wall that says, “Find Joy in the Journey”. Regardless of the reason why a client comes to me seeking dietary counsel, the path to meeting one’s wellness goals seldom occurs in a linear fashion. Changing our habits and improving our health is a process and […]
From time to time, I like to review products so I can make recommendations to my clientele. Today I will be comparing two products: LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix and Vital Proteins Hydration + Collagen. LMNT’s electrolyte powder is strictly an electrolyte supplement containing sodium, potassium, and magnesium, with no frills. It comes in multiple fruit […]
I was interviewed for the July/August 2023 issue of Naples Illustrated on the subject of summer picnics. The article (p104) can be found here. Many thanks to Erika Klein for turning our phone interview into a very well-written piece.