This time of year, sometimes it seems like you are just bombarded with food and goodies everywhere you go. There are sweets at work, holiday parties with lots of food, desserts and drinks – and who doesn’t love baking cookies for the holidays. All the exposure to soo much food can leave your willpower […]
It’s Pumpkin Carving time… and you know what that means… LOTS of Yummy Pumpkin Seeds! A great snack if you save them, clean them up a bit, and try one of these easy recipes. You might be thinking to yourself, ” really, clean out all those pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin… seems like a lot […]
Mmmm, sugar – that yummy stuff that makes things sweet! Well, it may be doing a lot more than sweetening your foods. Recent research shows that added sugars (those not naturally occurring in foods) may be a part of what’s expanding many Americans waistlines to go along with the increased risk of type 2 diabetes, […]
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity both involve a reaction in the body to gluten; a protein contained in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Both scenarios often cause symptoms like gastrointestinal upset, gas, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea, and both scenarios can only be controlled by a strict gluten free […]
Going Gluten Free: Is It for You? Gluten-free has become a buzz word lately. While some people need a gluten free diet, others seem to be jumping on the bandwagon as if living gluten free is the next fad diet. Taking a closer look at this diet so that you really understand it, and maybe […]
Are you tired of feeling tired? It’s certainly a common complaint. Feeling fatigued can result from stress, lack of sleep, being sedentary, and/or a poor diet (which sounds like an average day for most Americans). When my clients complain of feeling fatigued, they also often tell me they find themselves using caffeine or sugary […]
I have taken a challenge issued by eatingrules.com to eat all unprocessed foods for October. Some of my friends, family, and especially my husband think I may have gone a bit off my rocker. But not me, I’m up for the challenge. Being a dietitian, I have a pretty healthy diet – but I’m not […]
Preparation: This month of unprocessed foods challenge is proving to be just that, a challenge! I started several days before the start date planning out my meals, making a grocery list and trying to stock my pantry appropriately. I found lots of meal and recipe ideas, as well as tips for a well stocked “unprocessed” […]
In case you are interested in taking this journey also, here are the official guidelines. I have also incorporated some guidelines for 100daysofrealfood.com…
Ah that is the question. This seems to be one of the most popular diets right now. Proponents of this diet claim that the diseases we have today, they call “diseases of civilization” that are diet related, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc, are because our diets have changed radically since paleo people. […]
