Monthly Insights
Are low-calorie sweeteners a healthy substitute for sugar? (November 2023)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Most people who are trying to limit added sugar include some type of sugar substitute in their diets. But whether you’re talking about artificial sweeteners or “natural” low-calorie sweeteners, sugar substitutes are not without controversy. It’s a controversy that was stirred up earlier this year by a study published in […]
Are Disposable Chopsticks Dangerous? Inquiring Minds would like to Know… (December, 2014)
How often do you order Chinese or Thai takeout? What about picking up sushi from your favorite sushi restaurant or even from the grocery store? As you are taking your lunch or dinner out of the bag with the condiments, of course we have to […]
Pregnancy and Eating Disorders… (November, 2014)
During my seventeen years of working with clients, many of them have seen me for pregnancy nutrition. Some clients see me for their relationship with food during their pregnancy. Those women are not just concerned about putting the best fuel in their body for their […]
My Doctor Diagnosed me with Rhabdomyolysis… What is it? (October, 2014)
Do you hear friends discuss their intense boot camp workouts? Maybe they are thinking of starting Crossfit? Those P90X or Insanity infomercials have you motivated? You may want to think twice, especially if you are out of shape. Rhabdomyolysis is also called “death of muscle […]
How to Help Parents with Finicky Eaters… (September 2014)
I see many kids, tweens and teens. The topic has come up countless times: “What do I do with my kid who is a picky eater, without coming across as the food police?” I thought this would be a good topic to discuss as it […]