The holiday season is just around the corner and your calendar will soon be filled with family, friends, laughter, and, of course, delectable cuisine. Amidst all this festive hustle and bustle, who wants to concern themselves with the notion of being on a “diet”? Not me!   Before the whirlwind of Thanksgiving planning and the…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is loved and waited for all year round for so many reasons. But it can also be stressful and busy, with to-do lists that never seem to get any shorter, no matter how many tasks you manage to cross off. It can also be…

For the last year, the world has been turned upside down and everyone’s daily lives have been interrupted. From “commuting” to work to social events, there is no normal anymore. Every aspect of life has been disrupted, which includes eating.   Scientists have studied the impact that the pandemic has had on eating habits. They…

Get the matzoh out, because it is almost time for Passover! For many people, Passover is a time spent with family and friends, however, this year may look different as you may not be able to gather with the ones you love. Despite everything, there is still plenty to celebrate and you can still make…

Have you been concerned with the recent increase in your child’s use of their phone and computer in their everyday life? Well, you are not alone.   Virtual work and online learning have become a major part of adolescent life. While screen time has been beneficial to school-aged children and for providing a platform for…

Did you know that next week, May 10th-16th, is Women’s Health Week? Women’s Health Week was started as a way to celebrate women and remind them to take care of themselves. Making your health a priority can be difficult, especially during these uncertain times. Often women put their health on the backburner to take care…

May 6th is International No Diet Day! It’s a celebration of body positivity, body diversity, and the freedom of food. Use this as an opportunity to break free from diet culture.   From talk shows to tabloid magazines, diet fads surround us every which way we turn. One diet says to eat all of the…

What better way to ring in the new decade than to pop open a bottle of champagne? This bubbly drink is most often consumed by many on New Year’s Eve. Hence, December 31st has been declared National Champagne Day! In 1662 English Scientist Christopher Merret conducted experiments with sugar that created a secondary fermentation that…

Late December is the time of year often filled with holiday cheer and joy. It’s a time for gathering with loved ones over food, sharing stories and time together.   Perhaps you enjoy some traditional family favorite foods or attend office holiday parties. Regardless of what, when, or with whom you celebrate the season, food…

October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month!This goal of this month is to encourage families to gather around the table together at mealtimes. When families enjoy their main meals together, they tend to be more balanced with food choices.  It’s also a great way to spend time together during the week when everyone has…

As a dietitian, I am often asked, “What is the best diet for weight loss?” And my answer is always, “NO DIET”. Thankfully, there are plenty of other people, including registered dietitians, that agree with me!   Today, May 6th is International No Diet Day! Come celebrate with me!   If you’re a regular reader of…

These are 2 questions that I get often when people reach out to me to inquire about my services. It makes sense. People want to know who I am, what my background is and what I actually do. This is important information before deciding whether to work with me or not.   But when I…

Have you skipped a meal because a “diet” told you to?  Have you replaced meals with shakes or avoided entire food groups?  Do you restrict your favorite foods or force yourself to eat foods you do not like because your “diet” says you should?   We all fall prey to the many fad diets out…

Health and fitness seem to be on everybody’s mind this season. With New Year’s just around the corner, you’re probably busy worrying about your own New Year’s resolution list. I want to challenge you to ditch your list of New Year’s resolutions and instead set goals for yourself. There are many ways to make changes…

The holidays are here! Holiday parties with friends and family can be a ton of fun- but it might also mean overeating way too many holiday foods. Not to fear, here is a step-by-step guide in preparation for your upcoming holiday party.   A few days before the holiday party, brainstorm what kinds of foods…

Share a Pear This December, celebrate more than just the holidays, celebrate National Pear Month! Pears are the apples cousin- slightly different but equally delicious. Juicy pears provide so many health benefits and “pear” well with so many different foods.   There are roughly 3000 varieties of pears grown worldwide. They come in made different…

    The year is just flying by; Thanksgiving is already upon us! Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday. I love that the whole family is one place, tables are full of great food, and it’s just getting cold enough to light a fire. What a way to kick off the holiday season.  …

November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month but I’m pretty sure we are all aware of sweet potatoes’ existence. These root vegetables are a staple at the Thanksgiving table! But Thanksgiving isn’t the only time you should be including this veggie in your life. Sweet potatoes are a great addition to a wholesome eating plan and…

  Every night is the same dilemma: what do I make for dinner? My family gets sick of the same meals over and over again but figuring out what to make is a time consuming process. I’m sure you can relate. Are you tired of recycling the same four or five meals time and time…

Scrumptious Sweet Potatoes November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month but I’m pretty sure we are all pretty aware of sweet potatoes’ existence. These root vegetables are a staple at the Thanksgiving table! But Thanksgiving isn’t the only time you should be including this veggie in your life. Sweet potatoes are a great addition to a…