Lifestyle Strategies to Maintain Bone Density During Aging
Berries with Greek Yogurt My Fall About six weeks ago, I took a hard fall when I tripped on a curb. Initially I couldn’t walk without limping, and for several…
Dietitian Expelled from Dietitians Association of Australia for Providing Advice “Inconsistent with Evidence-Based Practice”
Jennifer and me in Melbourne, August 2014 It’s rather ironic that only a few short weeks ago I was happily writing about the AND’s turnabout on several nutrition issues while today I’m…
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: A Giant Step in the Right Direction
Very exciting news this past week! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, released surprising yet highly welcome comments regarding The DGA (Dietary…
Update: Recent NMR Results, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, and What I Eat
When I wrote a blog post entitled Lipid Changes on a Very-Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet about 10 months ago, I knew it would be controversial. Although some people in the low-carb community…
Flaxseed: Examining the Research
After publishing my book, The Low Carb Dietitian’s Guide to Health and Beauty, I expected that there would be some differences of opinion on a few of the topics I…
Defending a Carbohydrate-Restricted Option for PCOS Management
As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, I’m required to complete 75 hours of continuing education (CE) every five years. Fortunately, there are many ways to fulfill this requirement, including…
Guest Blog Post: Is It Safe to Go Low Carb During Pregnancy?
Today my friend and colleague, Lily Nichols, a fellow registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, shares her insight on carbohydrate-restricted diets during pregnancy. This is a controversial topic that I…
The Low Carb Dietitian’s Guide to Health and Beauty
I’m very pleased to announce that my book The Low Carb Dietitian’s Guide to Health and Beauty has been published! I’d been thinking about writing a low-carb book specifically for…
Five Tips for Achieving Low-Carb Weight Loss Success in 2015
Happy New Year! January is arguably the most popular time for weight loss attempts. From gym membership specials to Weight Watchers incentives to hundreds of books, magazine articles, and blog…
Diabetes | Fiber | Ketogenic Diets | Low Carb
Fiber on LCHF Diets: Benefits for Weight Loss and Beyond
Over the past few months, several women have contacted me expressing frustration at being unable to lose weight despite strictly following a LCHF diet. When I ask whether they’re including…