This past week the Journal of the American Medical Association published a research paper titled Does Body Mass Index Adequately Convey a Patient’s Mortality Risk? BMI, a ratio of height to weight, is currently used to categorize people as underweight (<18.5), normal weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-39.9) and obese (30-34.9). The report found that those whose […]

As we enter the colder months, Brussels sprouts become a favorite on the dinner table. A vegetable consisting of the small compact bud of a variety of cabbage, Brussels sprouts are thought to have originated in Brussels, Belgium! Unlike most green vegetables, Brussels sprouts are high in protein, making it a great choice for vegetarians […]

Eating family meals together is an important way to stay connected in our relationships and maintain a balance between work and family life. We often lead chaotic lives and finding time to sit down and eat a meal let alone with others can be a challenge. As a nutritionist, mother, and wife I cannot emphasize […]

As our calendars turn to October it is hard not to think about pumpkins–they are not just for jack-o-lanterns and scary halloween faces but a delicious food that can be enjoyed many different ways–below are a few fun facts: A pumpkin is really a squash–it is a member of the cucurbita family which includes squash […]

Just this morning I opened my New York Times and an article caught my eye–Standford Scientists Cast Doubt on the Advantages of Organic Meat and Produce–I could not help but skip to page A20 and read. The study was a meta-analysis and came to several conclusions–below are several of them: Organic chicken and pork were […]

Diabetes is a well documented and researched disease with many complications both life altering and life threatening. Those with insulin dependent diabetes make up just a small percentage of the diabetic community-and even a smaller percentage have co-morbid eating disorders. This combination can have the recipe for danger if not monitored and treated closely. Diabulima […]

We have all heard of rice, pasta and corn-most of us have actually tried to include them in our diet. There are many other grains that are a bit more obscure but definitely worth trying if you are feeling adventurous and looking to add variety and health to your diet. The best part is that […]

Health at Every Size (HAES) is an empowering and sometimes controversial approach at viewing health, wellness and disease prevention. It is a system that focuses on intuitive eating and pleasurable physical activity rather than dieting and weight loss. One’s weight, BMI, and waist circumference are deemed less important but rather attitudes and behaviors are the […]