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 to get out of bed in the morning or hug […]
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 is produced and used in a powdered form, it is […]
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 handle it.” For those familiar with the eating disorder and […]
Bone Mass Loss… An area that needs to be addressed in males, younger females and those in the change of life (December 2016)
How many times have you thought that osteoporosis is something that only older women get? We hear our moms, aunts, teachers and grandmothers speak about taking calcium supplements to minimize the chances of developing that condition, but probably never realize that habits during the teenager years could lead to later-in-life development of osteopenia (lower than […]
Hormones and Appetite… A Much Needed Discussion (November 2016)
How often have you wondered what role your hormones have relative to the food choices that you make, the quantities that you consume or even how your body’s make up has become what it is? These topics have been regular conversation pieces with clients at my office. Since the focus of my practice is Intuitive […]
The Latest Coffee Trend… “The Bulletproof Diet” (October 2016)
Many months ago I was listening to a client describe to me how her husband adds grass-fed butter and coconut oil to his coffee, a combination which I thought was interesting. I had not realized that this was actually a trend until I overheard many weight-lifters at the gym discussing it. That led me to […]
“Why do I swell up?” Dehydration, edema, and the effects of purging (vomiting, laxatives, and/or diuretics)? (September 2016)
As a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, I often meet with clients who purge by vomiting, laxative abuse, and/or diuretic abuse. They have tons of problems with swelling and/or rapid weight gain. My colleague and friend Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, formerly from the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health and now the […]
Pregnancy and Nuts: How does a mother’s eating nuts during pregnancy impact her child’s likelihood of developing an allergy to nuts? (August 2016)
(Note: for purposes of this monthly insight, “nuts” will be used to include peanuts and tree nuts unless specifically stated otherwise.) In the United States, the incidence of nut allergies had more than tripled between 1997 and 2008 – from 0.4% to 1.4% of children in a survey reported in JAMA Pediatrics. This realization may […]
What does Intuitive Eating mean to you? (July 2016)
As a Nutrition Therapist who is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor the topic of “what does intuitive eating mean to you?” has been a popular topic of discussion with many of my clients. The premise of Intuitive Eating (IE) is centered on learning to eat when you are […]
The Popularity of Sprouted Greens (June 2016)
Several years ago on a Sunday morning I was at the farmers’ market when I had my first encounter with a sprouted-grain vendor. My only experience with sprouted grains before the farmers’ market was seeing, at the end of a salad bar, what I would describe as the following: crunchy legumes with a little string […]
Gastric Bypass Surgery and Alcohol Consumption, Critical Information to Know (May 2016)
When we have surgery how often do we think about what our future will be like? Is consideration given to all of the trips to the doctor we will experience, how much happier we will be, and whether or not our requirements for our nutritional intake will be different? When I see clients who experience […]
The Fruits of Southeast Asia (April 2016)
As I had the opportunity to ride my bike in December through Bali and Thailand I was fortunate to not only experience unique and delicious cuisine but also exotic fruits. I thought I would share with all of you the wonderful types and healthful benefits of these fruits. When many of our day to day […]