Monthly Insights
New Years Resolutions: To Make, or Not to Make? (January 2026)
Every year, we see advertisements promoting making resolutions to join a gym or start a diet, as well as many other messages centered around food and movement. But resolutions often start strong only to fall by the wayside by February. Instead of falling into the resolution trap, have you considered working on goals that can […]
Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (June 2023)
When I was growing up, my mother used to talk about “when you get your period…” and share how this was reflective of becoming a woman and why it’s important for the development of bone density. I feel fortunate that I grew up understanding the […]
What’s the deal with Ozempic? (May 2023)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Unless you shut yourself off from the world, it’s nearly impossible to have not heard about Ozempic. In spite of that, I’m getting a lot of questions from people who are confused about exactly what it is, why it’s getting […]
The Food of Israel (April 2023)
I have waited a lifetime to travel to Israel. I was fortunate to have travelled there in the fall. The anticipation of everything I have heard, from the food, the history, culture and the various cities. Growing up Jewish how could I not be curious? […]
On The Weight List – How the American Academy of Pediatrics Failed our Kids and How good dietitians can prepare for what’s next (March 2023 )
Over the last month the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics has caused all providers in my field to have an uproar. Because the guidelines are unethical, do harm and make children feel that there is something wrong with their bodies, my […]