Three Questions to Ask When Moving to a New City (That Just Might Save Your Life)
If you’re thinking about relocating, the decision may have more of an impact on your health than you think. Residents in certain areas of the country have higher rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Listed in the the top 10 obese cities were Houston, Detroit, Cleveland, Memphis, Tamp, Las Vegas, El… Read More»
Is Buying Local Better for Me? My Trip to a New York Farm
You’ve all probably heard by now it’s best to buy local, especially when it comes to produce. Of course it’s great to support your local economy and your local farmer and decrease the burden of extra fuel use for our planet, but what does it matter to our bodies if we eat blueberries picked down… Read More»
Incorporating More Whole Foods Into Your Diet
And no, I’m not talking about the grocery store. I taught a workshop yesterday at Shane Diet and Fitness Resorts on this very topic and thought it would make for a good blog post for my readers as well. The workshop was paired workshop with a cooking demo: Tomato and black bean salsa with homemade… Read More»
The Relationship Between Soy, Cancer and Menopause
I’ve had a lot of questions lately from clients about soy milk and soy foods in general. Are soy foods bad for you? Do they cause cancer? Or are they beneficial? I wanted to clear up some of these questions for my readers as well. The soy and cancer controversy concerned only those with a specific… Read More»
Just Because It’s Yogurt Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy
Greek yogurt is all the rage right now, and for good reason. As long as your getting the right version, Greek yogurt is a low calorie, high nutrient food packed with protein. But be aware that packaged foods such as cereals and bars claiming to be “made with real Greek yogurt” actually contain only a small… Read More»
What Does a Dietitian Keep in her Kitchen?
Not long after I moved to Dallas, I met fellow dietitian and blogger Dixya via twitter and we decided to have dinner. I never thought I’d be making actual friends via twitter, but hey, I met my boyfriend online, so why not friends too?! Dixya posts some seriously impressive recipes (not to mention her photos!) and… Read More»
What’s in Season for Spring? (Dallas, TX)
Buying fruits and vegetables in season and locally helps to ensure maximum nutrition (less transit time, so the crop is peaked at its peak ripeness) and also benefits local farmers and the environment. The following is a list of produce reaching its peak in the Dallas region in spring. Visit your local farmers market this… Read More»
Is Tilapia Healthy?
Ten years ago, no one had even heard of tilapia. Now it’s one of the top selling fish in stores due to its low price and mild taste. But have you ever caught a tilapia? Have you ever heard of anyone catching a tilapia? I definitely hadn’t, so I started to wonder if this was some kind… Read More»
Diet Terms and Trends Decoded: Part One
It’s diet season again! Oh JOY! It’s nearing the end of January, and maybe as a part of your resolution you’ve tried a diet. Or two. Maybe you’re wondering which diet you should try next. Maybe you’re wondering what the heck a raspberry ketone or chia seed is. Or if “calorie free” really means there’s no… Read More»
How to Avoid Breakfast Calorie Bombs
Between busy work days, interstate traffic and getting the kids off to school, more and more people are grabbing breakfast on the go. A lot of these quick breakfast options are the opposite of healthy, but in most cases I’d rather you eat something to start up your metabolism than going hungry until lunch. Here… Read More»