A number of times each week, women call my office with a lament that goes something like this: “I work out regularly, eat well, haven’t changed my lifestyle, perceive that I am health conscious, and don’t understand why weight is increasing.” I generally will say to the woman on the other end of the phone […]
Have you seen the name freekeh (also referred to as farik) on various restaurant menus lately? Has it sparked your curiosity about what this new mystery grain is? As we explore the different grains to hit the restaurant circuit, I recap in my mind the various grains that have risen in popularity: first there was […]
Any colleague specializing in eating disorders often hears their clients mention how they feel bloated. As a Nutrition Therapist, I like to dig deeper into this problem and ask a series of questions that help to illuminate what is going on like: Do you feel constipated? Do you experience heartburn? Flatulence/Gas? Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)? Chewing […]
How many times do you think this: It’s just an herb or a spice; I can consume it and it’s not a problem with my medication, because it’s natural? We think of natural as safe… not dangerous. Sometimes our doctors don’t have all the answers about interactions that occur among drugs, herbs, spices, and nutrients. […]
How will I know when I am “recovered” from an eating disorder? That’s a question I frequently hear from clients who have embarked on a long journey to achieve a healthy relationship with food and a positive body image. There are many factors that need to be considered before a patient is recovered or “disease […]
When it comes to making our favorite meals, many of us enjoy grilling, stewing, poaching, frying, roasting and broiling. These are just a few methods of cooking that are common in many homes, not to mention when dining out. From our own blood sugar in our body, there is a natural chemical which is produced […]
The weight loss industry teaches us that attention to the numbers on the scale is the primary way to be successful – or not – with regard to weight loss and management. Research has proven time and time again that this scale-driven approach increases disordered eating and obsessiveness about food and body image. Currently, just […]
Over the last several months I have read various reports about BPA’s (Bisphenol A). This is an industrial chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastic that is a clear shatterproof plastic with epoxy resins. It is found in food and beverage cans, plastic containers, cash register receipts, some dental sealants, medical devices, composites, and other medical […]
To begin 2015, I thought this topic would be a great one to discuss. So many of us have mixed ideas about what is normal eating? Many of us have been on every diet, others have disordered eating with a variety of food rules, or maybe you are someone who is working on being in […]
How often do you order Chinese or Thai takeout? What about picking up sushi from your favorite sushi restaurant or even from the grocery store? As you are taking your lunch or dinner out of the bag with the condiments, of course we have to make sure that the restaurant doesn’t forget the chopsticks. Recently […]