In my last blog I wrote about 4 reasons not to go on yet another New Years diet. If you read it, it may have made perfect sense, but if you are like so many others you might be asking “if I don’t diet or focus on weight, then what?” That is a completely warranted…

Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Years festivities are a wrap for yet another year. As tradition would have it, what comes next? The guilt and self-loathing that comes from a month of excess, celebrations, and over indulgence and with that the need to repent of our perceived “sins” with resolutions to lose weight and get…

In case you missed my latest article in the Tallahassee Democrat on October 4th. Here it is, recipes and all! Enjoy! October is an opportunity to bring attention and awareness to breast cancer and highlight prevention, early detection, education and research.  Often when we think of food and nutrition our thoughts immediately go to what…

{REPOST} Clients talk to me all the time about willpower and discipline, or their lack thereof. When we set our mind to changing a habit or getting healthier we have a tendency to think it all depends on our capabilities to be disciplined and have self-control. I mean we all know that to lose weight…

Recently I was watching the US Open tennis tournament. As a tennis player and big fan I am amazed by the athleticism and abilities of both male and female players. There are players of many different nationalities, races, and ages, ranging from the very young American up and comers, 15 year old Coco Gauff and…

From my experience there are a lot of misperceptions about dietitians/nutritionists and how we and our families eat and live. I often get, “Oh you’re a Dietitian, of course you eat healthy” or “oh you’re a dietitian, I’m sure you have no problem getting your kids to eat all sorts of fruits and vegetables.” There…

I love the flavors of Asian cuisine, and fortunately my family does too. This recipe for Lo Mein comes together quickly and is delicious. Getting take-out Thai or Chinese is super easy, but making it yourself is easy too AND a whole lot healthier! As a comparison, a popular sit down Asian restaurant’s Lo Mein…

In case you missed my Heart Health Month article in last Thursday’s Democrat here it is. I talk about 5 important heart healthy foods, how to include them and how often. Two delicious recipes also included below! February is Heart Health Month, a month to bring focus and awareness to heart disease and steps we…

This time of year we are all bombarded with diets and quick fixes to help us make up for all the holiday celebrations. Our tendency is to fall for the claims and dive in thinking this time it’s got to work. Many of us believe that weight loss is the best solution for improving our…