Every year during the Halloween holiday you’ll see posts, blogs and news pieces about how to avoid eating candy. The advice can range from offering raisins swapping in organic options, or handing out toothbrushes in place of candy treats. Some parents even offer to...
When I began my career I worked in clinical inpatient and outpatient nutrition. For many years, "High blood pressure" was anything over 140/90. However since 2017 it's been defined as any reading that's over 130/80 (reflected in the 2nd edition of DASH Diet For...
In a previous post I commented on the growth of the wellness industry over the past 20 years. I've watched this movement unfold and gain speed thanks to well-organized food activists, functional and alternative medicine doctors, chiropractors, and "holistic healers"....
As an Italian American, it distresses me when I see people shun pasta, bread, or pizza, because...carbs. Pasta is an important part of my cultural food-ways, and I know it's also loved by millions of people both in the US and around the world. It's not the enemy....
March 3 is Global Omega-3 Day! It’s an awareness campaign to call attention to EPA and DHA omega-3s, and their important health benefits. You probably have heard that getting some omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is good for your health. It’s true! However not all...
As a dietitian, I often preach that you should eat a variety of foods. And this is true. The more variety, the broader your nutrient profile will be. On the other hand, it's a good idea to have some quick go-to meals that are easy to make and versatile in terms of...
Salmon is a fatty fish, high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It's a nutritional powerhouse - essential fatty acids, vitamins, and high quality protein. Omega-3 fatty acids support heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation. Vitamins B12 and D support...
Misinformation about food ingredients is a concern, and I fear it will be a continued trend in 2025. Whether it's about using "seed oils" (vegetable oils like canola, soybean, sunflower oils) or consuming foods with artificial food dyes, these topics have continued to...
Are seed oils bad for you? The scientific evidence about soybean, canola, and corn oils show they support heart health. Yet this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, perhaps fueled by the Paleo and carnivore diet trends, seed oils were...