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An estimated 50-70 million Americans go on diets each year. Many of these same people will go on a diet the next year. And again the year after that. For many, this represents a cyclical pattern of yo-yo dieting that does our physical and emotional health little good. The lowdown on carbohydrate-restricting diets has a […]

  Yes you heard it correctly through the title that The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with Barneys New York in preparation for mid-November and fashion week. When I first received this email towards the end of summer I was beside myself to think that characters that I have adored my entire childhood will […]

Much controversy has developed since the Dean Ornish Study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (1998;280:2001-2007). People are confused with what they should eat if they have coronary artery disease. “Should I eat a high carbohydrate diet?” “A vegetarian diet?” or “maybe a high protein diet?” The first thing that […]

  I often times have clients ask me if there are food that can support their thyroid? This can be tricky as it is most important to have their endocrinologist or internist regulate their thyroid if the individual has hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The Thyroid Gland is described as a butterfly shaped gland about the size […]

Are you confused by the recommended quantities of Carbohydrate, Protein and fat that one should consume in their diet? This article will explain the specific requirements of each, the function and their sources. CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel in the body and are broken down to glucose for energy to the brain […]

  According to John Hopkins Children’s Center Vitamin D deficiency can be a problem year round, but because sun exposure is critical for Vitamin D synthesis and production, the winter months may further exacerbate what is now a recurrent problem. Levels at or below 20 ng/mL are considered suboptimal. Levels below 15 ng/mL define deficiency […]

  Diabetes and diet are always a topic of discussion, since most of us are acquainted with guidelines to avoid sugar. We experience the fear of the foods that may have to be given up. Understanding the NEW Guidelines is that not one food is restricted. Our bodies do not care about the source of […]

  Obtaining our Omega-3-fatty acid intake tends to be easier than we think. One can take 1-2 gm of fish oil via supplements or consume several servings of fatty fish per week. What about Krill oil for n-3 fatty acids? This has become a hot topic lately. N-3 fatty acids may include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), […]

When a recently published study regarding red meat announced that consumption can be as effective in reducing blood cholesterol (as much as a diet consuming chicken or fish), the media projected people eating hamburgers. It must be made clear that research was comparing lean red meat to poultry and fish, as well as the portion […]

  Clients are always bringing their containers of protein powders into my office. They come in various varieties such as whey (dairy based), soy, eggs (usually from the whites), rice and then from peas or hemp. Before recommending a protein powder it is first important to assess if the individual actually needs one and next […]