Monthly Insights
What is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa? (June 2022)
Several times a week, a client shares with me that they have been restricting their food and eating a very low-calorie diet that has led to significant weight loss—along with episodes of dizziness and nausea and difficulty engaging with other people. Unfortunately, when the client shares this information with their doctor, they’re often met with […]
Facts on Sugar (September 2009)
Did you know there are 142 pounds of added sugar and sweeteners that the average American eats per year? Did you know that there are 16 calories in a teaspoon of sugar? Did you know there are 26 numbers of different sweeteners on the […]
Clarifying Myths about Sugar (August 2009)
In my private practice about 40% of my clients have diabetes. It seems to be a misconception that eating sugar or having a craving for sweet foods is what has caused their blood sugar problem. One of the hallmarks of the disease is elevated […]
What is the Best Produce to Buy Organic? (July 2009)
To buy or not buy organic, that is the question. Produce are the foods that can contain trace levels of pesticides. According to the FDA’s pesticide Residue Monitoring Program, which collects and tests random samples of domestic and imported foods, fruits and vegetables it […]
Eating to Burn Fat (June 2009)
Research has shown that bodies of overweight people don’t burn fat as efficiently as those of thin people, but a new study found that eating high-protein breakfast and lunch may level the playing field. Protein-packed meals seemed to boost the fat-burning capacity in obese individuals. […]