22 teaspoons of added sugar. That’s how much the average American eats every day. Compare that to the current recommendations from the American Heart Association of no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar for women (100 calories) and no more than 9 teaspoons per day for men (150 calories). You can start working to reduce…
Nutrition
10 healthy, inexpensive items to donate to food pantries this holiday season
Thanksgiving is only 2 days away, and Christmas is a month away – can you believe it?! This year has been flying by, but I welcome the holiday season and all the joy it has to bring. I hope as you’re making plans for your holiday season that you pause for a moment and consider…
Nutrition FAQ: Which is the healthiest peanut butter?
Did you know that this month is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month? Who knew there was such a thing! But when I saw that, I thought I’d take this time to answer questions I usually get from clients about peanut butter. I hope these answers clear up some of the confusion and help you! Is…
Controlling The Halloween Candy!
Even if you don’t have children, you probably will be involved in some sort of Halloween festivities. Whether it’s a friend’s party, passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters, or pumpkin-themed treats at the office – Halloween is full of tasty temptations. Consider these scary statistics when it comes to candy consumption and Halloween: Consumers spend…
My secret trick to make plain greek yogurt taste good
If you ever browse the dairy aisle at the supermarket for yogurt choices, you’ll notice that many of them have a considerable amount of added sugar. It’s a little confusing, because yogurt naturally has sugar from the milk it’s made from. But any flavored yogurt typically has extra sugar added, and it doesn’t always come…
Nutrition Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for you and make you fat.
In popular culture, society tends to cling to the notion that a specific food or a specific nutrient is the reason behind our health problems. Think of eggs being the cause of heart disease in the 1980’s, or fat being villainized in the 1990’s. And now, the latest trend is to hate on carbohydrates. But…
Failing to plan is planning to fail (aka even dietitians make mistakes)
There was a day two weeks ago, where – all in one day’s time – I ate a bagel, pringles, a twix candy bar, and chili cheese dog. Yes, even dietitians make mistakes. Let me explain… Normally, I’m very good about planning my meals. I write out a list of the dinners I’m going to…
5 tips for eating healthy and staying fit while traveling
Struggling to stay healthy while traveling is a common concern I’ve heard from many of my clients. Whether it’s traveling by air or car, frequent or long travel days can make it tough to stay on the right track. In the last few weeks, I’ve bounced between NYC, Vermont, and Florida, with an upcoming trip…
Why I think Dr. Oz is a sellout
One of my least favorite phrases to hear has got to be as follows: “But Dr. Oz said I should take ______!” Ugh. Anyone that tunes into an episode of Dr. Oz is sure to hear something about the “latest and greatest breakthrough” in weight loss or energy or sleep cures or ______ (insert any problem…