Month: July 2014

If there is an epidemic in our society that affects our health, it’s not obesity, and it’s not even stress. It’s time management. No matter how advanced we are as a society, no matter how

Much has been written about the benefits of eating dark chocolate and its longtime association with improved health. But I couldn’t explain why, other than to say the benefits are related to the chocolate's naturally occurring

Farmers' market season is in full swing here in New England, and hopefully it is where you are, too. If you haven’t shopped at a farmers market in the past, there’s no better time to

Back in the '70s, liquid diets were hot — liquid meal replacements and diet shakes had just entered our lexicon. And today, with the popularity of juicing and a litany of beverage choices such as coffees,

I am incredibly interested in the thoughts, feelings and meaning attached to food and eating. Just notice what comes up for you when you read the following terms: Clean eating Junk food I’ve been good

Have you heard the term “ancient grains?” You may have seen it on labels for cereal, crackers, breads or even pasta. Sounds like a better, healthier or fancier form of flour, right? Don’t be too sure.

Do you eat food? Do you have a digestive tract? Have you ever been sick? Have you ever taken an antibiotic? Do you get heartburn or other related tummy issues? If you answered yes to

Product Reviewed: Dynablend Horsepower Plus  As a dietitian, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve been way behind the smoothie bandwagon. Sure, I’ve made smoothies before. But over the past year or so, juicing and blending

A recent staple of Paula Deen’s kitchen — butter — graced the cover of TIME magazine earlier this summer. Fat became public enemy No. 1 in 1970 when Ancel Keys published a study demonizing fat by

There is nothing quite as tasty as a fresh-picked blueberry bursting in your mouth on a warm summer day. In fact, summertime berry picking is one of my most-loved warm weather traditions.  Today, I combined

What do Cleopatra, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Napoleon, Queen Elizabeth and Amerigo Vespucci have in common? They would all have been enthusiastic celebrants of July’s National Pickle Month. In fact, they would probably celebrate with relish. (See

Shrimp tacos are a summertime favorite in my house! This recipe can be made by grilling or sautéing marinated shrimp and assembling tacos with your favorite fixings. Also great for a crowd, there’s something for

I frequently work with clients who feel frustrated and sometimes even defeated by their excess weight or declining health. They keep trying the latest fad diets — eating like a caveman, avoiding all gluten, drinking endless

I am fond of saying that prediabetes is not pre-problem. Rather it is the problem and proof that insulin resistance has been going on for some time. It’s a hint that a diagnosis of type

What Is LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a 21st-century White Pages that lists not only members’ names, but also their jobs, education and skills. Essentially, your LinkedIn profile is a virtual resume that you can share with

Summer is in full swing. Sunshine and warm weather should put a smile on your face and make you happy. Well, it does not work for everyone. As temperatures rise, many people are at greater

In commercial creameries, butter making follows a similar process: Heavy cream is separated from whole milk by centrifugal force and churned vigorously until the membrane around milkfat breaks down, letting it emulsify naturally into a

Everyone knows that Independence Day is celebrated in July, but a lot of us don't know that July is also National Picnic Month. When you have a picnic, you are celebrating the open air, nature and