This past summer, New York City implemented a menu labeling law requiring chains with 15 or more restaurants to put calorie information on their menu or menu board. This “anti-obesity campaign” has affected more than 2,000 restaurants or 10 percent of the total in the City. Currently, next to the price you will find the […]
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Meat vs. Meatless: Should I become a Vegetarian?
We all have thought about becoming a vegetarian at some point in our lives. Maybe we considered it in order to lose weight or as a concern about animal rights. Perhaps it’s the taste of meat that may turn us away, or it might just seem to be a more healthy way of life. There […]
Do I need a Multivitamin?
There has long been a debate as to whether taking a daily multivitamin will improve your nutritional status and overall health. It was previously thought taking vitamins would not hurt, so the thought process was why not; but times have changed and we now know that there is such a thing as too much. Overdosing […]
Food Additives-What am I Really Eating?
Last year a class action lawsuit was filed against Pinkberry, a frozen yogurt store in LA and NY, stating it misrepresented its product as an all-natural frozen yogurt. The claim was recently settled and while no guilt was assigned Pinkberry now lists the ingredients in its product on its website; here are the ingredients found […]
Does Buying Organic Foods Make Sense?
The word organic seems to be everywhere. It is on the supermarket shelves and in the produce aisles of every American supermarket. I was even asked the other day if I wanted an organic manicure. But is it really a better choice? Is it worth the increased cost? Do I always need to buy organic? […]
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is the weakening of bone tissue caused by a lack of mineral content that makes a person more susceptible to fractures. Although often seen as a disease among elderly woman, osteoporosis affects young woman and men. Osteoporosis is often described as a disease that develops in childhood and presents itself in adulthood. Bone mineral […]
What is Healthy Eating?
Food is a constant in our lives. We all eat several times a day; and even when we are not eating it feels like we are planning our next meal. As a dietitian living in today’s society, I am constantly asked this question—is this food healthy for me? As consumers we too often ask ourselves […]