Monthly Insights
Media Literacy and Eating Disorders (November 2020)
[Margot Rittenhouse, Author] The old saying “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything” is true in many situations. In the realm of eating disorders, if you don’t educate and inform yourself, you’ll fall for a lot as well. There is no limit to the falsehoods, lies, and promises that media will make […]
The Anti-Cancer Fighters of Berries (May 2007)
One of the main families of phytochemicals in berries is phenols. As we age, our system becomes less reactive to deal with reactive molecules called free radicals. They cause oxidative stress. Berries have large amounts of plant compounds called phenols and good antioxidant properties. Phenols fight cancer on several levels. Last November, California scientists […]
Fatty Fish Consumption Associated With Lower Risk of Kidney Cancer in Women (April 2007)
Preliminary research suggests that higher consumption of fatty fish in women is linked with a lower of renal cell carcinoma, a common form of kidney cancer according to a recent issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. Fatty fish such as salmon, herring, sardines, and mackerel have 20-30 times the amount of DHA, […]
What about the Pomegranate? (Mar 2007)
This fruit has been growing in popularity from, juices, to ice creams, to chicken sausages, to chewing gum to and chocolate truffles. Statistics show that 200 new pomegranate products entered the market place in 2005. Studies focus on the antioxidant qualities. Pomegranates contain high levels of polyphenols which are the antioxidants responsible for anti-inflammatory, […]
More Evidence to Eat Variety (Feb 2007)
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables a new study has found that eating a little of a lot may provide more health benefits than focusing on specific foods, even if those foods contain potent antioxidants. The August edition of the Journal of Nutrition found that a wide variety of fruits and vegetables significantly […]
Discover Your Stomach Signals (Jan 2007)
As the New Year has approached us, I like to suggest to my client’s reasonable goals that they may set for themselves instead of creating rigid food rules. Unfortunately just telling yourself to eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full is not that helpful. “Appetite Monitoring” would be a more efficient […]
Tips for the Holidays (Dec 2006)
The holidays can be a challenging time centered on treats and cocktails. Here are some strategies that can make this time more tolerable: First, if going to a party, have a snack beforehand to take the edge off and may result in avoiding the appetizers altogether, or allow one to be mindful of when […]