Oct 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you’re not hungry, why are you eating? Hm. We can find ourselves in situations where we are eating for no reason — what has been coined “mindless” eating by experts, including Brian Wansink, PhD, a Cornell University researcher who has...
Sep 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
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Sep 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
In January 2011, the USDA announced the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommending that healthy adults should limit their sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day while individuals with high blood pressure should consume no more than 1,500 mg per day. Consistently consuming...
Sep 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
To count or not to count, that is the question. So many of my patients believe that the only way to lose weight is to count calories. They come into my office able to rattle off the number of calories in a vast number of different foods—they know far more than I even...
Sep 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Skim Milk Milk and other dairy products provide loads of calcium, the number one go-to nutrient for bone health. “Your heart, blood, muscles and nerves need calcium to function properly. If your diet doesn’t include enough calcium to replace what’s used, it will take...
Sep 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
How many snacks should I eat each day? “Most women need to eat at least every three to four hours to fend off hunger and keep their bodies functioning optimally,” says Keri Gans, a dietitian in New York City. So if you’re eating three meals, that means two snacks—one...
