As you may know, New York recently passed a law that all fast food restaurants have to post nutrition facts on their menu boards. Many people argue that the nutrition information that is currently available is either not accessible at the time you’re ordering (i.e. the internet) or it is hard to find (i.e. pamphlets […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Is Aspartame Safe???
Aspartame is a sugar substitute that is found in over 6,000 food products world wide. With it’s increase in popularity as a nonnutritive sweetener, there has been growing concern as to the safety of Aspartame. There have been accusations that Aspartame can cause serious health problems including an increased risk of cancer, impaired nervous system […]
Should You Be Taking a Calcium Supplement?
The best way to meet your calcium needs is to include calcium-rich foods like low-fat dairy products, beans, almonds and green leafy vegetables in your diet on a regular basis. However, many Americans are not consuming enough calcium-rich foods to meet their estimated needs. In fact, Studies have found that over 85% of girls ages […]
Guide for Healthy Restaurant Choices
As we all know, it can be very challenging to make good food choices when eating in a restaurant. Not only are the portions frequently over 2 ½ times larger than what a serving should be, but the foods are often loaded with extra fat and calories. Unfortunately, even when we are trying to make […]
Calcium and Bone Health
One of the most important interventions in preventing bone loss is to ensure that your calcium intake is adequate. The preferred method to meet your calcium needs is through food. The following foods are good sources of calcium: All dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt Some legumes such as soy, navy, pinto, garbanzo […]
Abdominal Fat Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
It is well know that extra weight in the abdominal region increases the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Now it appears that Alzheimer’s disease can be added to that list as well. A study published by the Journal of Neurology found that individuals in their 40s who were obese and carried extra weight […]
Arthritis: The Role of Diet on Inflammation
Currently, there is not a specific diet for people with Arthritis, and it has not been proven that eating any one food will make joint pain better or worse. However, there is some evidence that certain foods promote inflammation while others help to reduce inflammation within the body. A well-balanced diet is important in arthritis […]
“I Can Make You Thin” on TLC
Last night, I was watching “I Can Make You Thin” with Paul McKenna on TLC. It is a new series that promotes a “non-dieting” approach to weight loss. I feel that it may be unrealistic to expect that most people who watch the show will be able to achieve an ideal body weight after just […]
Want to Reduce Portion Sizes…Try Smaller Dishes
Eating off of smaller dishes can make it look like you have more food on your plate, which can help cut back on portion sizes. This has been demonstrated in many studies including one done at Cornell University. Eighty-five people were asked to serve themselves ice cream. The participants were given small (17oz.) or large […]
Whole Grains: They May Help Fight the Belly Bulge
According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition whole grains can slim down your belly. It was found that a reduced calorie diet that is high in whole grains may help reduce the percentage of body fat around the waist more than a reduced calorie diet that includes refined grains. MSNBC reported […]