We are always learning. Today, my client’s GI doctor called me and told me about a special diet for people with food intolerances and or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The diet is called the FODMAP diet. It is a diet for people with gluten intolerance, fructose malabsorption, and lactose intolerance. This diet is very specific and should [...] Read more »
Prediabetes
Now you can tell if you have prediabetes by testing your Hemoglobin A1C. If your A1C test reveals a level >/= 5.7% and < /=6.4%, you are considered to have prediabetes. You can prevent diabetes by changing your intake and your lifestyle. If you have prediabetes, consider seeing a registered dietitian. Read more »
May Is Celiac Awareness Month
Catwalk for Celiac is a fashion show organized by Kayla Lafi to raise awareness and funds for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Please show your support by attending this fashion show and gluten free dinner. If you are unable to attend, donations can be made to the Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Catwalk for Celiac is May [...] Read more »
Normal Eating Defined
In 1999, I attended a 3 day workshop called “Treating the Dieting Casuality” lead by Ellyn Satter, RD. This workshop in addition to the wisedom of Ellyn Satter has forever changed my relationship with food as well as the way I teach my clients. Ellyn Satter defines normal eating: What is Normal Eating? Normal eating is going [...] Read more »
PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome = PCOS PCOS is a common hormonal disorder experienced by women of reproductive age. Symptoms include menstrual abnormalities, excess androgens (male hormones) and polycystic ovaries. There is no definitive test to diagnose PCOS. Check out the websites and blogs below for more information and or support. http://www.mayoclinic.com/ http://www.pcosnutrition.com/index.php?pID=19 http://www.incyst.com/ Read more »
Sending a healthy message to our kids…
Check out Lizzy Rockwell’s children’s books at http://www.lizzyrockwell.com/. My children love THE BUSY BODY book. Read the book with your children just as you would any other book. Reading a book about food and or the body should be fun and not a health lesson. Your kids will get the positive healthy message and will [...] Read more »
How much calcium are you getting?
How do you interpret the % calcium, on the food label? Everyone has different calcium needs so the % on the food label is not a percent of your individual needs. Instead, identify how many milligrams of calcium you need a day. Toddlers need about 500 mg calcium /day, children need about 800 mg calcium/day, [...] Read more »
Comfort Reading
Instead of comfort eating, try comfort reading. Geneen Roth’s latest book LOST and FOUND Unexpected Revelations about Food and Money is now available. This book is ideal for anyone who eats for emotional or behavioral reasons. Learn how your issues with food can be analogous to your life. Read more »
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