How many decisions do you make each day about food? If you’re counting breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and thinking less than a handful – you’re way off! Recent research by Brian Wansink, professor at Cornell University and author of the book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, says the average person […]
“I need to lose weight and change my health. What’s the magic recipe and how can I get a jumpstart on it?” Oh, how often I hear this! As a registered dietitian, I work with clients to put the puzzle pieces of their lives together for a picture that facilitates change. That looks different for […]
With the holidays upon us, it might be easy to tell yourself to wait till the New Year to work on your diet, exercise plan or lifestyle. However, there’s a good reason to start your plan today, and it’s not about looking better in your clothes. Why start now? Two words — beta cells. These […]
Since childhood, the grocery store has been a fascinating place for me – my own toy store with interesting and fun things to look at and tasty treasures to eat. Today, the temptations are still there for me, but it has gotten increasingly complicated to make the right choices. For many items, it is difficult […]
Remember the days when your mother said too much sugar would cause cavities? Well, not only was she right, but today’s moms have more to be concerned about than just cavities. Multiple sugars and sweeteners abound in foods and maneuvering the maze of sweeteners is a far cry from a time when the only real […]