February is American Heart Month and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had aheart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States; in fact one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day, according to the Centers [...]

We all know the most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and many turn to the trendiest diets their friends or the media promote. As a dietitian I need to try and keep up with the latest fads and I will review a few of them below. The Paleo Diet. This plan has [...]

Super bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption after Thanksgiving Day, according to Wikipedia.  Chicken wings, ribs, nachos, burgers, etc. can add up to a lot of calories and fat grams.  So let me help you develop a “food game plan” by thinking like a football player on the playing field. Only, [...]

Happy New Year, I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are ready for a magnificent New Year! Most of us resolve to be healthier in the New Year.  Have you visited a gym in January?!  We start out great but by February the trips to the gym seem to decrease.  Although exercising is an [...]

In my last newsletter I wrote about a Healthy Approach to the Holidays.  In this newsletter I would like to continue that theme.  I know that we all enjoy some of the “pleasures” of life this time of year; in fact, my family can’t wait for my Thanksgiving rolls.  These rolls are my mom’s recipe [...]

Thanksgiving is here, which is a time for family, festivity and food. It’s a time for giving thanks and it’s also an opportunity to reunite with loved ones, friends, and relations we haven’t seen for years.  Everyone looks forward to some time off from work, a break from school and most popular, an opportunity to [...]

For every day, week, and month of the year there is something to celebrate. Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lovers month and National Sleep Comfort month? Week one is Chemistry week, while week three is Game and Puzzle week.  November 2nd is Deviled Eggs day and of course the 11th is [...]

In the 2011 Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey by the International Food Information Council, most Americans believe they have some control over their health and that food and nutrition plays a role in maintaining and improving their health. In fact 87% believe certain foods have health benefits but since 2005 there has not been [...]

Protein intake has been on my mind a lot lately for a couple of reasons. One reason is many people have a misconception of how much protein is needed on a daily basis.  Second, which is of more concern to me, is a study in Consumer Reports regarding protein powder and drinks.  First let’s talk [...]