Many of us are experiencing vulnerability, anxiety, loss, loneliness, and sadness during the pandemic. If you are at home with more time on your hands, we invite you to join us and be curious about this time. There may come
Pandemic Life
The Real Balanced Diet Nobody Talks About
When it comes to nutrition, we all have passionate, strong opinions. Celebrities sell exclusive diet plans; magazines, TV and radio advertise hot, metabolism boosting tricks; online misinformation tells you that bananas make you fat. Why? Because it sells, because it’s sexy, and
8 Ways to Survive Winter Like a Warrior
The season of hibernation has arrived. We know that our bi-weekly jogs have turned into a strong desire to snuggle up in a blanket in front of the fire and comfort ourselves with mom’s Christmas cookies. But we also know
Worthy At Any Weight
As we sat in the dentist’s office the other day, we noticed piles of magazines with slim, sun-kissed models trying to sell us on their new “diet hacks.” No matter where you go today, you cannot get away from the
Could Your Eating Speed Be Connected to Your Weight?
It has been suggested that the faster we eat, the more likely we are to eat more, and the more likely we may be to weigh more. In a study with 70 participants where half were overweight and the other
Raspberry Ketones for Weight Loss? Get the Facts.
As a registered dietitian, I understand that millions of people struggle with preventing weight gain and promoting weight loss. One of the newer proposed “magic” weight loss pills on the market is raspberry ketones. This product has been endorsed by Dr. Oz. Although Dr. Oz
Green Tea Extract For Weight Loss?
Another recent weight loss regime I’ve been asked about are green tea extract pills. Widely known as a protective antioxidant, over the last few years it has been suggested that green tea (from the Camellia sinensis plant) contains polyphenols called catechins which
Cooking With Coconut Oil
I’m sure you’ve heard all about the potential benefits of coconut oil, but do you know which types are available, which one may be better for your health, and which type you’re using? Let’s start with the main types of