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…
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…
The Artificial Sweetener Study I’m sure that by now most of you have heard about the recent study about artificial sweeteners purportedly increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity due…
A couple of days ago I received the August issue of Today’s Dietitian and was excited to see “The Top 10 Diabetes Meal Patterns” on the cover. My excitement faded, however,…
A couple of days ago I received an email from the makers of a soy-based protein bar that began: “Scientific research continues to show that a plant-based diet is a…
Moscarpone… I’d like to preface this blog post by apologizing for its length, including links to several long articles. Also, for anyone who doesn’t know me, I’m a vocal and…
I’m a firm believer in keeping track of the foods you eat and the nutrition they provide. Many times people believe they’re doing everything right but find that their weight,…
I’m usually not a fan of the term “superfood.” I think it tends to confuse people about which foods are best and how much they should consume. For instance, the…
Metabolic Syndrome: More Than Just a Risk Factor for Disease The number of people with metabolic syndrome is increasing, yet those who have it often aren’t aware of its significance. Originally…
I recently wrote my first guest blog post for Martina over at the KetoDiet website. I really like Martina’s blog — it’s a great mix of beautifully photographed recipes and…
