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 […]
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 […]
Food for Thought…Fish (March 2012)
Fish can be a confusing topic; there is Dover Sole and Grey Sole then there is Atlantic salmon and Alaskan Salmon another example is Wild-caught striped bass and Striped bass. The main difference between two similar fish is the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean […]
What is the Role of the Parent and their Teen? (February 2012)
As your teenager starts exhibiting autonomy, parents will often times ask me how they can be involved with their teenager’s meals. This age group seems to “be forgotten” as infancy and early childhood parents receive so much direction pertaining to nutrition that this time […]
Eating All the Colors of the Rainbow (January 2012)
As a Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Therapist I have clients speaking about the number of servings of fruits and vegetables that are recommended. I like to respond by having them learn how to use their “healthy voice” and I say “you are not a human calculator”. My […]