Does Size Matter?
As a dietitian with 30 years of experience, I can attest that health comes in all shapes and sizes. I've seen people who are healthy at every size and others who are unhealthy regardless of their size. What is considered normal and healthy has become a moving target. Health...
Can Diets Do All the Heavy Lifting?
"Diet alone is like a house with one wall; it can't provide all the stability and support needed to weather the storms
Is your diet doing all the heavy lifting? Most popular diets solely focus on the body. In my opinion, expecting the diet to do all the heavy...
Muscle cramps?
From marathoners to menopause, if you sweat (not just glow), you might be low in Potassium!
Muscle cramps can occur with dehydration, deficiencies in calcium, magnesium and or potassium. In this blog, we will look specifically at calcium.
Potassium is a...
Men-O-Pause
“I’m still hot—it just comes in flashes now.”
Kathy was the energetic one, always on the go and happily walking or running most days. Suddenly, around at forty, she noticed a series of ailments from bed spins (vertigo), pains in her lower stomach, hot flashes,...
Understanding Gluten Across the Globe
Is GLUTEN the same across the world? Travel with me...
What is Gluten?
Gluten, a protein complex found in wheat and related grains, varies significantly across different types of food and flour worldwide. The differences in gluten content and tolerance...
Make-Ahead Meals
Make-Ahead, quick and easy meals that are 400-500 calories, high in fiber, and incorporate whole foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Additionally, I've included tips on how to enhance these meals for better health and a list of 10 of the healthiest frozen dinners...
It All Adds Up!
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time for lengthy exercise sessions can be challenging. However, research shows that breaking up your physical activity into smaller intervals throughout the day can be just as beneficial as completing it all at once. These shorter...
