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!
I talk a lot about protein in the clinic. It’s a major macronutrient; "macro" means that our bodies need it every day because it's essential for almost every cell in the body to function. Protein is used to make muscles, skin and hormones. In some cases, people get too much protein: maybe fitness-minded folks who … Continue reading Where’s the Protein?
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