You crave a donut and an iced mocha latte during the day, and then you can't stop thinking about double-fudge brownies or Cherry Garcia ice cream late night. Guilt sets in, "Why can't I stop eating all these sweets?" Patients I see who say this often sound resigned, like it's just genetic or they have … Continue reading The Worst Sugar Cravings!
I'm disturbed by some health stats: In the U.S., obesity rates increased from 30% of the population (which we already found shocking back in 1999) to the current 40%. Researchers predict that by the 2030s, 50% of Americans could be obese. About 21% of adolescents have obesity. That rate quadrupled in the past 50 years. … Continue reading Take a Break From Eating?
Eggs are making headlines this month. The lack of and the prices---wow! A visit to my local grocery confirmed empty shelves and prices ranging from $7 to $12. I was gawking even more at a related product: mayo. Could not believe I was seeing $10 jars of mayonnaise. I don't use a lot of either, … Continue reading Egg Swaps During a Shortage
Sugar is still in the doghouse in the nutrition world. We understand the undeniable connection of soda and sweetened beverages with obesity, especially childhood obesity. Eating a lot of refined sugary foods or drinks on a regular basis is associated with not only weight gain but type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and of course … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sugar
And they just coincidently happen to be Asian. Honestly, I don't seek out Asian influencers! But since the pandemic started I've been surfing more on social media channels and keep coming back to these three. Maybe like others, I have a love-hate relationship with SM. I gave up Facebook about five years ago because I … Continue reading My Fave Top 3 SM Influencers
Holidays should never be associated with guilt. But in my nutrition clinic as the fall approaches, I can hear growing apprehension from some patients about the food. All the amazing decadent glorious food! There are endless articles on how to prevent or slow down holiday pounds, but a once-yearly strategy may only add to the … Continue reading The No-Guilt Holiday – Really!
