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Not All Nutrition “Experts” Are Created Equal
Hearing that someone is a “nutritionist” often makes the public think that they’re educated and trained in nutrition and health issues. But in many states, titles like “nutritionist” and “diet counselor” are not regulated, so people who are not qualified to give accurate nutrition advice use terms like these. Many “nutritionists” have little if any actual nutrition training or just mail-order credentials….
11 Tips to Treat Your PMS with Food and Exercise
PMS. Three letters that spell dread and discomfort. There is no cure for PMS, but healthy lifestyle habits may help reduce symptoms. The following dietary tips may help you beat monthly PMS. Eat protein at each meal (eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy foods and soy products). Protein will keep you full longer and help keep blood sugar levels steady, warding off those…
Tips for Parents: Promoting a Healthy Body Image in Children
Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children and teens can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies from a very early age. Body image disturbances begin as early as preschool, so parents need to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children. Young people with a positive…
Flaws with Recent Omega-3 Research Analysis
As one of the most popular health supplements and one of the most extensively studied, omega-3 has benefited millions of people. However, a new meta-analysis study from Greece, which recently appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association has noted no significant reduction in mortality from omega-3 consumption. So, the question is: Is there any long-term health benefit from omega-3 consumption?…
Avoiding the Halloween Candy Temptation
Even when you’re trying to be on your best behavior and resist temptation, Halloween candy can be too much. But, it is possible to make a choice that not only treats your sweet tooth but also provides some nutritional benefit with the calories. Single serving M&M packets are a popular candy for trick-or-treaters young and old. Both plain and peanut varieties provide…
Boost Nutrition to Fight Cravings, Fatigue and Fogginess
Wouldn’t it be nice if getting a dietary checkup were as easy as getting a physical exam? Unfortunately, with the exception of blood tests for anemia, there are no assessments that accurately estimate your nutritional status. So how do you know if your diet is lacking in essential nutrients? Some signs are right in front of you-fatigue, cravings and mental fogginess. Low…
Healthy Halloween Tips for Children
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was a kid, I used to collect all my Halloween candy in a giant pillowcase and hide it under my bed for months, eating one piece of candy a night, saving the yucky candies for last. Now that I’m a mom and a dietitian, Halloween takes on a whole new definition…
Ask Wendy: The Vegan Diet
Q: Do you recommend a vegan diet? A: A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy diet, they have lower incidence of heart disease and cancer and lower risks of obesity and diabetes. But the vegan diet does require you to think about nutrients you might be missing if you have not incorporating adequate amounts of these specific nutrients: • Protein –…
7 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism
A healthy diet is a key part of losing weight. While some are blessed with high metabolism, most of us can use all the help we can get. Registered Dietitian, Wendy Crump, dishes the top 7 ways to help boost that metabolism to jolt your weight loss! Metabolism Boosting Tips 1. Fuel Up With Water- • The body needs water to process…
Healthy Summers: 5 Tips To Help Kids Keep The Weight Off
Help Kids Keep the Weight Off This Summer When we think about summer, most of us think outdoor fun. So it seems we should naturally see the weight drop off over the summer – not gain it. In reality, though summer isn’t all about fun water sports such as swimming and boogie boarding at the beach. Unfortunately, lots of summer activities can…