Walking into a kitchen supply store might leave you a bit frazzled, especially if you are new to cooking. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to look at all of the gadgets and gizmos they have available in some of these places. If you are a novice chef who just needs the basics to get…
Read articleGERD is a condition that affects 10-20% of Americans and develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes painful and troublesome symptoms and complications. It is typically characterized by a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck (heartburn), regurgitation of stomach contents into throat, chronic cough, consistently bad breath,…
Read articleDid you know that your gastrointestinal tract is over 9 meters long with a surface area that covers the space occupied by a tennis court? It comes into daily contact with a huge variety of environmental factors including the food we eat and the air we breathe. It is affected by everything from stress to…
Read articleIn our high-paced, modern society we are constantly seeking out new and efficient ways to improve how we operate and accomplish the endless tasks on our to-do lists. Everywhere you look, there are short-cuts being offered and life “hacks” being devised as a way to maximize efficiency. Just look at all of the things a smart phone can do! The fact…
Read articleAs a dietitian, but probably more as a women, I am exposed to a lot of chatter about calories. All the time, I hear things like this: “I can eat this because it’s only 300 calories!” or… “I am ordering eggs whites and broccoli because it’s low in calories” or better yet… “I ran 3…
Read articleWhen I meet with an individual about their diet, I can usually look at their food recall, their chief complaint (e.g. fatigue, weight gain, sour stomach) and some lab work and immediately make a few great recommendations that I know will positively impact their health and well-being. After spending years studying nutrition and counseling individuals on…
Read articleInside and outside of my practice often get asked, “what’s the best diet out there?” While I do not believe there is a such thing as a perfect diet for everyone, I do think there are some basic guidelines that can get most people on the right track. Our outward appearance is unique, as is…
Read articleYou’ve heard the old adage, “You are what you eat!”. The truth is, you might also be a product of what you don’t eat. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, there are key nutrients of concern and considered to be “shortfall” nutrients for many Americans which include calcium, vitamin D, fiber and potassium. Iron is also considered a shortfall nutrient for adolescent…
Read articleMarch is National Nutrition Month®! There is no better time to refocus you attention to your health and start adding on to the healthy lifestyle habits you have already established. The theme of this years campaign is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”, which encourages everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are focused…
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Kale, if you haven’t noticed, has topped the list as one of America’s TOP health foods. Once a pretty garnish on the salad bar, it is now commonly found in supermarkets, farmer’s markets, health stores and restaurants. Raw, blended, roasted, stewed or sautéed, kale has made a huge claim in the veggie department and has…
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