Monthly Insights
Why it’s important to consult a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) instead of following an influencer…(June 2024)
Many people seek health and nutrition information from the internet—“Dr. Google,” YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok are just a few sources we might tap into. When we feel desperate, helpless—or just want an instant answer—the internet can be a great resource. Except when it’s not. Sadly, neither the nutrition information you find, nor the […]
What is the Hype Behind Spirulina? (April 2017)
Have you bought a green drink at the juice bar that contains something called spirulina? Or a green powder that notes spirulina as a listed ingredient? Perhaps your multivitamin includes spirulina, too. This concentrated blue-green algae is reported to have many health claims and seems […]
What does “Body Gratitude” mean to you? (March 2017)
Have you ever thought about thanking your body for everything that it does for you? After carrying your groceries up the stairs or your purse on your shoulder? When standing on your feet at work or as you prepare a meal? Even simply allowing you […]
The Mysterious Matcha Tea (February 2017)
In December, 2014 I went on my cycling trip in Southeast Asia. During that trip, I noticed that there seemed to be a considerable amount of hype surrounding matcha tea, which is in the green tea family. Not only is it the only tea that […]
Eating Disorder Screening for Health Care Providers: What you see is not always what you get… (January 2017)
I hear this scenario all the time from clients: “my doctor has no idea that I have an eating disorder, since I don’t look like I have one,” or, “I have fallen back into my eating disorder and my doctor is not aware how to […]