Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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 […]
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 […]