...the Healthy Way! Getting married? Want to lose a few pounds? Then read my latest article in the Sussex County Women's Journal - special Bridal Issue! http://thewomensjournal.com/20120217/lose-weight-get-fit-and-feel-great-on-your-big-day-the-healthy-way/ … [Read more...]
Cuckoo for Coconut Oil?
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why are people cuckoo for coconut oil? Coconut oil is different from many of the other oils in that it is a medium-chained-triglyceride (or MCT for short). MCTs differ from long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) like canola and olive oil in the way our body absorbs them (more efficiently), processes them (directly through the portal vein to the liver versus as a chylomicron through the lymph), and … [Read more...]
An Ode to Broccoli
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t remember this famous quote: “I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli.” George H. W. Bush Sorry 41, but broccoli is my favorite vegetable, and I’m hoping by the end of this post it will be yours! Broccoli comes from the … [Read more...]
This Winter, Eat Your Way to Healthier Skin!
January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is the first thing people notice about a person? Some would say eyes, or a smile, while many others agree the first thing they notice is skin. Clear, blemish-free, radiant skin is an indicator of good health and what we as humans deem attractive. So how does one get good skin? There are thousands of skin care products on the market, where does one begin? Well, this nutritionist will … [Read more...]
Organics 101- the Basics
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There’s always a lot of buzz about organic foods. My clients often come to me confused about organic versus non-organic foods, asking questions like, “Is organic healthier? Why is it more expensive? What’s the difference between natural and organic? How can I trust that a product is made with organic ingredients?” While I am certainly no expert, I have done a decent amount of research to … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Foods
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I keep on seeing these articles about “Ten Foods You Should Never Eat”, or “Ten Worst Foods”, or “Top 10 Nastiest Nibbles”. You get my point. Anyway, during a nutritional counseling session recently one of my clients asked me, (clearly exasperated after we reviewed some foods she should be avoiding due to her recent diabetes diagnosis, coupled with current high blood pressure and … [Read more...]
Make 2012 YOUR Year!
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You are always there for your family, isn’t it time to make YOU the priority? If you aren’t healthy, you aren’t the only one who is affected, your loved ones may suffer as well. So make 2012 the year you focus on your needs, physically, mentally and emotionally. Eating right and exercising can make a positive impact on your whole self. Make it a point to connect with an RD and personal … [Read more...]
