Author Archives: Amy

It has been said many times that burgers are best if they are made from 80% lean ground beef because the extra fat makes them moist and juicy.  However, the added fat comes at a cost.  It adds a lot of extra calories and saturated fat which raises cholesterol levels and is not good for […]

In the Spring Issue of Food & Nutrition Magazine, there was a review of the 10 most popular, free weight-management apps.  Since more and more people are using smart phone, I frequently get questions about which apps are good to track intakes/calories.  So, I thought I would share the results of the review, which are […]

Cooking with spices and herbs can be a great way to add a pop flavor to dishes without needing the added salt and fat.  In addition most herbs and spices contain antioxidants and many have other health benefits.  For example, garlic may help with blood pressure, ginger can help with nausea and many spices and […]

Many times when people are trying to lose weight or eat healthy, they ask me if there are any books that I recommend.  One of my top picks would have to be “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think” by Brian Wansink.  The author of this book conducts some of the most well […]

I was reading an interesting article in one of my professional newsletters that listed key points from a seminar entitled “Your Brain Can Help You Eat Better” which was held at Harvard Medical School.  At this seminar researchers discussed how the brain influences our food choices and the following are some of the key points […]

Peanut Butter and other nut butters not only taste great, but they are packed with good nutrition which can make them part of a healthy snack or meal.  Nut butters are a good source of plant-based proteins, and they are good for your heart health because they are rich in monounsaturated fats, they provide a […]

People ask me all the time about apps that can help them with their goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle, and in December, an impressive new app was launched that I am thrilled to be a part of and share with you.  CyberFit360 is a great app for both exercise and nutrition, and it sets […]

January is the time for New Year’s Resolutions, and one of the most common resolutions is to lose weight.  Often people will set their goal to lose a certain amount of weight by a certain date.  For example, they will set their sights on losing 10, 20, 50 or 100 pounds by bathing suit season.  […]

You may have heard on the news that Medicare recently made a decision to cover “Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity”.  At first, I was very excited when I heard the news because I felt like it could help people get access to the education and support they need to lose weight.  However, after reading more […]