Monthly Insights

  Coconut Oil has been marketed on websites and magazines promoting all types of health benefits. Coming from a cardiology background I can’t help but read these claims, being aware of the high saturated fat content. According to the Natural Medicines Database, there is insufficient evidence to rate the effectiveness for the claims that have […]

  Our set point seems to come up in discussion with clients and I thought this month’s topic would discuss how it works with also clarifying any misconceptions. Many bodily functions are automatically regulated to maintain a genetically defined balance for optimal functioning and wellbeing. We cannot control them. They operate by a genetic gauge, […]

  As a registered dietitian, it is very important keep up with diet trends. We are now in the “protein is the answer to everything” phase. We have gone through phases regarding carbohydrates and of course fat. This month’s article will demystify four popular protein myths. Protein can’t get stored as body fat: Protein is […]

  Many times kids diet as they have been restricted from an early age or they have poor body image. As a result, they lack the ability to self regulate their food based on their internal cues or hunger, fullness and appetite levels. When they get out on their own, the kids turn to a […]

  I have been working with many kids, adolescence and teenagers with eating disorders or disordered eating which often times is a result of what our parents, media, or the medical community will say about food. My practice has been growing helping parents learn the proper phrasing to support their kids food choices and behaviors […]

  Since Celiac Disease is a specialty in my private practice, consuming fiber seems to be a topic that comes up sooner or later. Many gluten free foods are made with starches and or refines flours which are lower in fiber. This can be challenging to meet the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of 20-35 grams […]

  Inflammation is a set of symptoms that include pain, swelling, heat and redness of an affected organ tissue. It is the natural way the body’s immune system responds to attack, infection, or injury. Recently, there has been discussion regarding another form of inflammation that is not aligned with pain and if referred to the […]

  As we have seen inulin has been added to yogurts, breads and cereal bars as the form of chicory root extract. Fiber has been classified as soluble and insoluble. Psyllium, oat bran, barley bran contain mainly soluble fiber which have health claims to decrease the risk of heart disease. Wheat bran and flax seed […]

  According to a study, some people may have gastrointestinal problems after coming too much INULIN, a plant fiber that is often used in processed foods to increase fiber content. Most of the study’s subjects experienced only minor problems such as gas, bloating, and stomach cramps and rumbling. But the authors say some people can’t […]

  I thought I would write another month on containers as what we put in our bodies is very important but the containers and how it is utilized is also very important too. Did you know that “microwave safe” plastic can leach chemicals into your food? It is so important that we change to these […]