Nov 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
…I contacted Keri Gans, RD, who is the author of The Small Change Diet. “I have never heard of oatmeal paste, but it simply could be oats and water. Perhaps to get the ‘dried squares’ the oats were baked–whether other ingredients were added I can’t say,” she...
Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ever since I was little, I listened to my mom tell me to eat breakfast. Then I became a step-mom and told my children the exact same thing. And as a Registered Dietitian, I find I am constantly telling my patients to eat breakfast. With children going back to school...
Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
In honor of Bone and Joint National Awareness Week (October 12th thru 20th I thought it important to discuss how to eat best for your workout. Exercise helps maintain bone density, which is critical for osteoporosis prevention, and food is fuel for your exercise....
Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just got back from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, the world’s largest annual meeting of food and nutrition professionals. Registered dietitians (RDs), like myself, from all over the country (and even...
Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
With so many beverage choices on the market today, how does a consumer know which one to reach for? My patients are constantly asking about the virtues of this or that drink over another, so I thought I’d offer you my analysis on favorites: Soy Milk vs. Almond...
Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
My love affair with yoga started about 13 years ago. At the time I was fiercely committed to cardio workouts and weight lifting—I loved spinningclasses, boxing classes (in an actual ring), indoor rock climbing, and boot camp. My mother, who thought I needed to slow...