Nutrition myths are my favorite thing to write about, because they’re just so darn entertaining. Whether it’s a crazy diet or fad, or straight-up untruths about eating and food, writing about myths means I get to debunk them for all of you, so you can relax and enjoy food again. Giving you science-based information about…
I’ve been an RD for just about twenty years, AHHHH!!!!! How did the time go by so fast? Anyhow, all those years have given me plenty of opportunity to learn and develop as a dietitian, and I’ve truly established my style and my beliefs about food and nutrition, and how I believe we should be…
I partnered with the Almond Board of California to create this post and recipes. After what seemed like an endless winter, the sun is finally out and it is t-shirt weather! I thought I was going to have to wear my winter jacket forever. Warmer weather means outdoor activity, road trips and long-anticipated summer vacations….
A huge thanks to Laura Baum RD, who helped me write this Learning Curve post! For this Learning Curve, we’re looking at sugar. I get so many questions about it that I want to break down the latest research, theories, and recommendations for you all just to dispel the confusion. So, here we go! What…
Cost benefit analysis isn’t just for business plans; it’s also for your life. I work a LOT, and when I go away, it’s usually with the kids or for work. So when my husband and I decided to take a very long-deserved trip together – no kids! – to New York City, I was STOKED! First…
“My naturopath told me I’m sensitive to these foods”, my client tells me, handing me a wallet-sized, laminated card. Wheat, dairy, eggs, celery, gluten, and about thirty other foods were listed. “I have no idea what to eat now” she says. “I’m intolerant to everything!” So many people get these ‘food intolerance/sensitivity’ tests, at $500-$700…