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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]