Monthly Insights
It’s hard to be anti-diet (January 2023)
This article is used with permission by Claire St. John, MPH, RDN, CEDRD-S If you’ve followed diets all your life, making the decision to ditch diets and start eating intuitively can seem like a monumental challenge. So how do we move away from diets and toward listening to our bodies and eating what sounds good […]
What is the Balanced Diet? (September 2011)
Clients come to my office asking me what is a balanced diet? We hear this phrase so often and I believe before I explain what this means, it is important for me to define what is balanced eating. Balanced eating is eating when you […]
What is Night Eating Syndrome (NES)? (August 2011)
I will often have clients share with me how mindful they are with their food during the day and then once they arrive home, their eating challenges begin. I will typically ask them have they ever explored that they are so busy during the […]
Is There Research to Support The Benefits of Coconut Oil? (July 2011)
Coconut Oil has been marketed on websites and magazines promoting all types of health benefits. Coming from a cardiology background I can’t help but read these claims, being aware of the high saturated fat content. According to the Natural Medicines Database, there is insufficient […]
What is our Set Point? (June 2011)
Our set point seems to come up in discussion with clients and I thought this month’s topic would discuss how it works with also clarifying any misconceptions. Many bodily functions are automatically regulated to maintain a genetically defined balance for optimal functioning and wellbeing. […]