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 […]
Using the “Health at Every Size Approach” (HAES) in a Diet Focused World (March 2016)
As a nutrition therapist who specializes in the non-diet approach, in my private practice I have embraced a movement which is known as the Health at Every Size Approach or the HAES approach. It is common in health care to hear our physicians speak to us about our weight, family history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia or […]
Kombucha Tea… Is This Processed Beverage Safe for Clients with a History of Addiction? (February 2016)
How often do you see someone walking down the street with one of those fermented drinks that are purchased at natural foods markets? Kombucha tea (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) is a fermented beverage which has been around for centuries. It is made with tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast. The producers of these drinks make many claims including […]
9 Common Mistakes Parents Make About Their Kid’s Weight (January 2016)
In the October 20, 2015 online newsletter of The Body is Not an Apology Website (TBINAA) Judith Matz, LCSW wrote a great article that I thought was very important to have in this monthly insight. In my daily career I am faced with parents who have unresolved issues with their body and food. I hope […]
Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease…An Ongoing Conversation Piece (December 2015)
Coming from a cardiology background as a cardiac dietitian, I was trained back in the days when dietary trends followed the philosophies of Pritikin and Dr. Dean Ornish as ways to reduce the chances of developing coronary artery disease, to reverse heart disease, and also to keep one’s lipids at a healthful level. Over the […]
Where Did You Learn “Fat Talk”? (November 2015)
Have you ever stepped away from yourself to listen to the manner in which you speak to yourself? Perhaps you hear your critical voice come out when you are getting dressed, or when you are eating a rich meal, or even when you choose to take the day off from being active. For some of […]
Carrageenan: a natural ingredient but is it harmful? (October 2015)
Over the last several months I have had clients ask me about carrageenan. They want to know what it is and what the possible risks of consuming it are. When I was a student, my nutrition professors frequently said, “If you can’t pronounce it, it’s probably not a wise idea to eat it.” Since carrageenan […]
Menopause and Weight Gain… An Ongoing Conversation Piece amongst Women during the Fifth Chapter of Life (September 2015)
A number of times each week, women call my office with a lament that goes something like this: “I work out regularly, eat well, haven’t changed my lifestyle, perceive that I am health conscious, and don’t understand why weight is increasing.” I generally will say to the woman on the other end of the phone […]
The Grain of Freekeh…(August 2015)
Have you seen the name freekeh (also referred to as farik) on various restaurant menus lately? Has it sparked your curiosity about what this new mystery grain is? As we explore the different grains to hit the restaurant circuit, I recap in my mind the various grains that have risen in popularity: first there was […]
What’s a Gut of a Guy or a Girl to do? Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Eating Disorders… (July 2015)
Any colleague specializing in eating disorders often hears their clients mention how they feel bloated. As a Nutrition Therapist, I like to dig deeper into this problem and ask a series of questions that help to illuminate what is going on like: Do you feel constipated? Do you experience heartburn? Flatulence/Gas? Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)? Chewing […]
Herbs, Spice and Not Everything Nice… (June, 2015)
How many times do you think this: It’s just an herb or a spice; I can consume it and it’s not a problem with my medication, because it’s natural? We think of natural as safe… not dangerous. Sometimes our doctors don’t have all the answers about interactions that occur among drugs, herbs, spices, and nutrients. […]