Fight aging with fat! Stay young by consuming monounsaturated fats like almonds and avocados. These MUFA’s help increase our good cholesterol known as HDL. HDL cholesterol is anti inflammatory and heart protective. So add some almonds and avocados to your salad! Read more »
Health defined
Health as defined by WHO 1948 “As a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.” Read more »
Farm to Table
“The greatest thing you can do for your children is to cook and share food with them. The precious moments you spend together around the family table go way beyond the food itself; they lead to an understanding of the benefits of healthy eating and are the basis for good family relationships.”- Jacques PĂ©pin, national [...] Read more »
“Mommyrexia” – Eating disorders before, during and after pregnancy.
The NY Post reports “Mommyrexia Takes Manhattan” Unfortunately, this is true and especially evident as I walked to a meeting on the Upper East Side this morning. Pregnancy and motherhood should be about our baby’s health and being a positive role model for tots as they grow into self feeders. Not gaining enough weight during [...] Read more »
Thank You New Jersey – 6/8/2011
 After 11 years of nutrition consulting in Bergen County, NJ, I am closing my Englewood Cliffs, NJ nutrition office today. I expanded my nutrition practice in New York City this past spring and will continue to counsel nutrition in the city specializing in family nutrition, eating disorders, diabetes education and weight management. I am grateful [...] Read more »
Pass the Peanut Butter
We have all read that peanuts are a heart healthy snack, but the literature speaks of peanuts not peanut butter with addded oils and added sugar. Read your peanut butter ingredient list. Are there more than 2 ingredients? If so, consider switching to the real thing to get your dose of peanuts. 1. Try making your [...] Read more »
Let The Grilling Begin!
Happy hot weather!! Summer is here and that means BBQ time. Have you noticed every BBQ sauce you pick up shares the common first ingredient of high fructose corn syrup? Here are three RD picks to get your grilling groove on without the HFCS: 1. Bull’s Eye Guinness Draught Beer Blend Barbecue Sauce No High [...] Read more »
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