Nutty and nice
Read health and food magazines. ‘Eat more whole grains’ is the charge. Although nutrition experts recommend increasing dietary fiber, grain confusion and carb-phobic attitudes prevent whole grain intake from being achieved.…
Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper
That slump at 3pm every day? Means your body needs more calories, well, and maybe less sugar and caffeine and maybe eating a decent breakfast and lunch but those are…
Veggies for breakfast?
I challenged a client. He’s worked supremely hard, improved his cholesterol and blood pressure by outstanding standards, but still is pre-diabetic. He heroically gave up a convenient and tasty McDonald’s…
Is agave nectar better for you than sugar?
Agave nectar climbs the popularity charts with health conscious consumers as a “natural,” kosher, and vegan sugar substitute. However, it’s important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration and…
Taking a look at everyday nutrition
What you’re about to embark upon is the result of a really fun hour with Gwenn Friss, journalist with the Cape Cod Times. Diana Cullum-Dugan, a registered dietitian and yoga teacher,…
Heart Health Italian-style
Ciao Friends (ciao, I found out, is a greeting reserved for close friends and colleagues)! Most people are driven to Italy for the rich history within the Vatican, Basilica, Sistine…
Chocolate lovers take heart
The number one “I won’t give that up” when clients want healthier eating habits is chocolate. My lady clients tell me they would die without chocolate – especially around that…
5 reasons to wake up to a cuppa joe
I grew up to the lyrics ‘the best part of waking up is Folger’s in your cup.’ And ‘Maxwell House Coffee, it’s good to the last drop.’ Mama let me…
Restaurant’s portion distortion leads to obesity
Michael Pollan offered simple advice in…
got truth? dairy industry’s junk science bunked
Oh my. There’s always a dairy fight. One is raging right now and each side knows they are right. How to tell the real winner? Science. Evidence-based research. The Physician’s…