Get Ready, Get Set, It’s Time To Celebrate “National Nutrition Month!”
This Year’s theme “Get Your Plate In Shape” “Get your plate in shape” is a great way for helping people be mindful of what foods they should be eating on their plate. Tips to make it easy to get your plate in shape Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables: eat from a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange…
Wheat Belly Diet? The skinny on wheat in your diet.
Wheat Belly Diet, What Is It? The best selling book, Wheat Belly Diet, written by cardiologist William Davis, M.D. makes some astonishing claims about the dangers of wheat. Dr. Davis suggests that wheat is so addictive that it causes uncontrollable eating and produces withdrawal symptoms when you stop consuming it. He also states that giving up wheat may cure type 2 diabetes,…
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year is the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month®. (via eatright.org) Take a look at your diet as we ask…
Coconut Oil for Weight Loss?
Can Coconut Oil Really Help You Lose Weight? So can eating more fat make you skinny? According to some research adding a specific type of fat (coconut oil) to your diet can promote weight loss. This highly saturated fat has gained exposure as being able to suppress appetite and boost metabolism, both of which can lead to weight loss. Is there validity…
Pregnant? This one is for you.
If you are pregnant it is important you get adequate folic acid in your diet for the prevention of birth defects. Folic acid, is a B-vitamin and can help prevent serious birth defects such as Spina Bififda and anencephaly, which are neural tube defects caused by the incomplete closing of the spine and skull. These neural tube defects can be prevented by…
Should We Be Feeding Our Kids Organic Foods? What Exactly Does Organic Mean?
The other day I was comparing notes with a friend on recipes for our kids. For one particular recipe, I mentioned that I always use organic meat and dairy because it tastes so much better. She was a little surprised. “Really? I didn’t know it made any difference. I rarely get my children organic foods. Actually,” she smiled a little self-consciously, “I’m…
To Juice or Not To Juice…
Should I Be Juicing? When I first went into private practice, juicing was considered extreme. But in the past few years, juicing has taken on a whole new meaning. Juicing is currently believed to be the best way and only way that gets the junk out of your body and restores the body to a healthier state. Now it seems…
5 Common Dieting Mistakes
The other day I got to thinking of several common traps people fall into while on their way to becoming healthier, losing weight and meeting their New Year’s resolutions. Have you vowed to be fit and lose weight? Then make sure not to fall for these common dieting mistakes: 1. Skipping meals. This is still a very common practice to go for…
Glendale Dietitian – Lose Weight by Eliminating These Bad Eating Habilts
Struggling to lose weight or maintain your goal weight? As a Registered Dietitian, I know there are several diet derailing habits that can sabotage your weight loss efforts. Here are three quick tips to break your bad eating habits and drop those unwanted pounds. Get rid of tempting foods. It’s hard to resist temptation when it’s staring you in the face. When…
Chanukah Sweet Potato Latkes
The traditional food for a Chanukah celebration is eating latkes, and for those of you who celebrate Chanukah you may find it difficult to enjoy your favorite holiday food and follow a lowfat diet. I’m excited to tell you, you too can enjoy eating latkes by making this recipe low in fat, high in fiber and Vitamin A. Chanukah Sweet Potato Latkes…