Monthly Insights
And Then There Were the Holidays… (December 2022)
For many of us, the holidays bring up a mix of emotions. You might have feelings of excitement at the same time you struggle with resentment, anxiety or concerns about navigating holiday meals and other food-focused gatherings. Holiday foods can be delicious, as people pull out their favorite family recipes or make festive new dishes […]
Four Popular Protein Myths (May 2011)
As a registered dietitian, it is very important keep up with diet trends. We are now in the “protein is the answer to everything” phase. We have gone through phases regarding carbohydrates and of course fat. This month’s article will demystify four popular protein […]
Why do kids diet? (April 2011)
Many times kids diet as they have been restricted from an early age or they have poor body image. As a result, they lack the ability to self regulate their food based on their internal cues or hunger, fullness and appetite levels. When they […]
Helping Your Kids with Their Nutrition without Harming Them (March 2011)
I have been working with many kids, adolescence and teenagers with eating disorders or disordered eating which often times is a result of what our parents, media, or the medical community will say about food. My practice has been growing helping parents learn the […]
Are you FIBERLESS when eating Gluten free? (February 2011)
Since Celiac Disease is a specialty in my private practice, consuming fiber seems to be a topic that comes up sooner or later. Many gluten free foods are made with starches and or refines flours which are lower in fiber. This can be challenging […]