Monthly Insights

It is hard to not walk into a grocery store and avoid passing various products made with coconut. Whether it is milk, nondairy cheeses, ice cream, oil or we hear Dr. Oz speak about it I couldn’t help myself want to write about this proclaimed “superfood”. It claims to be a protecting agent against Alzheimer’s, […]

We live in a culture that emphasizes eat “healthfully”, “unprocessed foods,” “whole grains”, perhaps gluten free if one has Celiac Disease or if you are gluten intolerant. We are told to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and yes they should be organic right? What about fat? Can I eat fat or should I avoid fat? […]

A number of months ago there was a big headliner on CNN that taking Fish oil supplements could increase the prostate cancer in men. After this report came out many of my male clients, friends and family members began asking questions regarding this disturbing news. The research began and more information has started to unfold. […]

Now that summer is over once and for all, have you surrendered to finally given up the scale? As you are well aware the scale psychologically can make you feel better or worse about yourself and your efforts with food. Here are some fun ideas of how you can have some closure with your scale […]

The other month I wrote about how eating disorders are growing in the male community. I thought writing about how gay men are affected by eating disorders would be helpful since I see many gay teens and men. Often times expressing their sexuality via body dissatisfaction is their first step via eating disorder is the […]

Let’s face it when we hear the term hemp whether it be seeds, powder any food or the bag for my yoga mat we think of the cannabis plant don’t we? Interestingly enough hemp foods have become rather popular and they can be nutritionally superior to other Omega 3 &6 fats that we consume. Hemp […]

I couldn’t help myself but write an article on this topic as I hear the language that clients use in my office on a daily basis. We all hear our clients speaking in a negative and judgmental manner regarding their body and having various complaints about it. Then we hear bits and pieces about getting […]

I think our culture assumes that eating disorders are most common among women, especially young girls. This is not necessarily true. As an eating disorder specialist it is very common to have a conversation with another eating disorder professional in our industry and we can all agree that eating disorders amongst, men, boys and teens […]

Clients have brought up to me should they avoid rice? After watching the scare they heard about on the Dr. Oz show this has brought up ongoing conversation over these last few months that I wanted to address. Consumer Reports first made this an issue in September 2012 when it was released after a study […]

Do you remember the commercial with the Chia Pet? I sure do. We are talking about the same seeds. Chia seeds have been around for a long time but seem to be the latest craze. They are an edible seed and come from an edible plant aka: Salvia hispanica. Chia seeds are incorporated into various […]