Monthly Insights
Eating Disorders in Mid-Life (February 2023)
When I was diagnosed with anorexia in my forties, I held the same preconceived notions that many hold – that those afflicted with this illness are young, female, and white teenagers or young adults. Yes, I had lost significant weight off my small frame that I did not need to lose. And yes, I was […]
Can Red Meat be as Heart-Healthy as Chicken or Fish?
When a recently published study regarding red meat announced that consumption can be as effective in reducing blood cholesterol (as much as a diet consuming chicken or fish), the media projected people eating hamburgers. It must be made clear that research was comparing lean red […]
Protein Powders (June 2012)
Clients are always bringing their containers of protein powders into my office. They come in various varieties such as whey (dairy based), soy, eggs (usually from the whites), rice and then from peas or hemp. Before recommending a protein powder it is first important […]
Binge Eating Disorder: The Most Common Eating Disorder (May 2012)
When it comes to the holidays and special occasions over-eating has become “normalized” as part of the American culture, but for those who struggle with binge eating disorder (BED) their relationship with food has evolved into a way of numbing out or escaping from […]
Milk…The Sports Drink? (April 2012)
New Research on milk suggests that it could be cheaper than and just as effective as other sports nutrition products. Can milk give up what we need to attain maximum performance? Recovery After your workout, your body is in a state of stress and […]