[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance in female bodies resulting in the ovaries making more androgens (male sex hormones) than normal. High levels of this hormone can affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. It is also characterized by high levels of insulin, a hormone responsible for maintaining blood sugar levels and … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated its implementation over 22 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label has remained relatively unchanged. However, on Friday May 20th, the agency announced major changes to the label with the hopes to aid consumers in making healthier food choices. Even though we will not see the new Nutrition … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wait, what? Folate in pregnancy INCREASES risk of autism? I give up! Moms really can’t win. If this is what you’re thinking, you’re not alone, I was right there with you when I read this headline earlier today. So, please do yourself a favor and READ on. We are bombarded with so much information these days that it’s easy to swallow a … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people adopt an “all or nothing” mentality to exercise. A client recently said to me “If I can’t devote an hour to exercise, why bother?” However, he NEVER seemed to find that full hour. So, he didn’t exercise at all. Life can be busy, leaving little time for working out. Thankfully, high intensity interval training (known as HIIT) … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2003 I had been working in the eating disorder field for 2 years. I was honored to be invited to participate on a panel discussion with other eating disorder professionals at a local conference. The discussion gets underway and I’m feeling pretty good about myself. A seasoned therapist sitting next to me says to the audience “as eating disorder … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finding time for family meals is challenging. Research shows family meals are connected to children’s overall health, self esteem and school performance. Regular family meals (3 or more a week) mean a child may be 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Garlic is instrumental to adding flavor AND nutrition to healthy cuisine. Jamie Oliver shares how to prep garlic for its maximum potential in this video. And check out all the amazing health benefits of garlic! ◾It helps immunity. High in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, garlic helps keep your body healthy. It contains many flavonoid anti-oxidants … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Check out the homerun letter Jill Merrigan writes in response to this article on Boston.com Dear Eric Wilbur and editors at Boston.com, The problem is not with Pablo Sandoval’s weight but is with the inappropriate emphasis and attention you have given to Sandoval’s weight. As a registered dietitian who works with medical weight loss and eating disordered patients, I … Read more