I Can’t Believe I’m Into This I am the first to promote simple, uncomplicated food. Most of what I do involves wielding a chef’s knife and playing with fire and water to whip up meals. I don’t like food products that don’t look like real […]
Are you a nutrition writer? Maybe you’ve written well-researched articles for health professionals as well as evidence-based but simplified consumer articles (read: no footnotes or heady explanations of methodology). And now you’re flirting with the idea of writing a book, but aren’t sure if you […]
Bananas are so common in the United States that it’s easy to forget they’re a tropical fruit. The yellow, crescent moon shaped Cavendish banana is America’s favorite. It’s a simple snack, works well added into breakfast (in hot and cold cereals, pancakes, on top of waffles), […]
When we talk about cholesterol, it’s usually in reference to blood cholesterol (vs. dietary cholesterol). It’s waxy, fatty and can be found in all of the body’s cells. The body uses cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and bile acid, which helps break down fats. […]
November is National Diabetes Month. It’s also the start of the holiday season. Are you dreading the coming months of celebrations, wondering how you’ll manage the holidays and diabetes? Read on for 7 myths about celebrating the holidays with diabetes and tips to conquer these common misconceptions. […]
In the second installment of a two-part guest blog on weight management for Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, I cover two areas many clients struggle with in their diets – snacking and eating breakfast daily. (In the first post, I answered questions about weight loss struggles, […]
Last week, the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition approached me about contributing a couple blog posts on weight management. They pulled questions from their Twitter community, and my responses will be posted this week and next. The first post went up today covering what people struggle with […]
Maybe it’s because my birthday is in the fall, but it’s always been one of my favorite seasons. As a New Yorker, fall meant perfect, crisp afternoons in Central Park. As a traveler, fall meant globally amicable weather from Seoul to Paris to New Orleans. […]
Has hurricane Sandy got you thinking about how prepared you might be in an emergency? It’s even more important in stressful times to keep everyone well-nourished, and natural disasters often mean doing it without refrigeration. You should count on having at least 3 days of […]
Looking for a little oven-free meal inspiration? Summer is a great time to get creative with salads. There are so many fruits and vegetables in top form that it’s hard to go wrong. Salads can be quick and easy, super healthy and filling, yet light […]
