Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Anyone who has taken even the most casual glance around a local supermarket can attest that the supplement industry is big business. It seems there’s a supplement for literally anything and everything! How is one to navigate this? First, let’s start with some definitions. Dietary Supplements: any substance taken to replace missing nutrients in a […]
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 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.