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Coming from a cardiology background as a cardiac dietitian, I was trained back in the days when dietary trends followed the philosophies of Pritikin and Dr. Dean Ornish as ways to reduce the chances of developing coronary artery disease, to reverse heart disease, and also to keep one’s lipids at a healthful level.  Over the […]

Have you ever stepped away from yourself to listen to the manner in which you speak to yourself? Perhaps you hear your critical voice come out when you are getting dressed, or when you are eating a rich meal, or even when you choose to take the day off from being active.  For some of […]

Over the last several months I have had clients ask me about carrageenan.  They want to know what it is and what the possible risks of consuming it are.  When I was a student, my nutrition professors frequently said, “If you can’t pronounce it, it’s probably not a wise idea to eat it.”  Since carrageenan […]

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 […]