[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of my clients described this Halloween costume today as I listened in disbelief. The “Anna Rexia” costume is a short, tight black dress with the outline of a skeleton on it accompanied by a tape measure around the waist. The heart-shaped name tag coincidentally represents one of the many organs afflicted by anorexia. How is it acceptable or the least bit humorous … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a healthy comfort food? Then this mac & cheese recipe is a must-try. Leave it to Eating Well to masterfully makeover this classic comfort food. It received rave reviews from my family. My toddler gave it a resounding “yum, yum, yay” and a hearty clap. Even my husband who claims to hate spinach went back for … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Today Show did a great segment on celebrity pregnancy last week. Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighed in on the unhealthy message skinny pregnant women are sending to the general public angrily stating it’s an “upper East Side, obnoxious, white girl problem”. Are these celebrities sending the wrong message to women? Likely so, but they aren’t solely to blame. The media plays … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Iron is an essential nutrient for toddlers. Yet, it’s often deficient in their diets. Unfortunately, the foods toddlers typically prefer (i.e. crackers, yogurt, cheese and fruit) are not great sources of iron. A pediatrician recently mentioned that many parents misperceive milk as a source of iron in their kids’ diets. Although iron is found in most animal protein sources, milk … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you noticed the transformation in the yogurt selection over the past few years? If not, you probably don’t eat much yogurt. It’s hard to miss the Greek yogurt trend. So, what makes this yogurt so special? Here’s an article summarizing it’s benefits What’s the Scoop? – Greek Yogurt. Yogurt is produced by fermenting milk. Greek yogurt has … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A client recently mentioned that a trainer told her to workout in the morning on an empty stomach claiming that this would accelerate fat loss. This is a myth, one that I will gladly bust. I’ve heard many people describe the theory – starving the body of fuel before exercise forces it to turn to fat stores for energy. The reality is, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My friend emailed me the other day after reading an article by Sheryl Crow stating that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is carcinogenic at high temperatures. Like her, I was surprised to hear this. EVOO is known for it’s health benefits; it’s loaded with mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants which benefit the heart and reduce inflammation … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Meant to get this one out on Monday! However, it really doesn’t matter what day you choose, the take-home message is that eating a vegetarian diet one day a week has a positive impact on the environment and your health. Without fully adopting vegetarianism, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preserve natural resources including oil and support … Read more