Ode to Orange I love the color orange so much that I bought a pair of orange boots. But when I was a child I hated the fact that my hair was orange and the kids used to call me “carrot top.” As an adult and a Dietitian, I cherish the idea of being compared…
A Truly Moving ExperienceOne of my first jobs out of college was working as a Dietitian in a nursing home. Like most people, I imagined nursing homes to be depressing places where people put their older family members when they could no longer care for them. I thought I would only see pain and suffering,…
Beans, Greens, Eggs and Jeans?! I’ve been helping people lose weight and get in shape for more than 22 years. I’ve seen clients who have spent hundreds and thousands of dollars on weight loss products, surgery and exercise equipment. But the things I advocate most for achieving a healthy weight are actually quite simple and…
Bring out your inner beautyBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but nutrition plays a vital role in both inner and outer beauty because if you feel good, it will show on your face and in your disposition. Any beauty regimen should start with proper hydration, and yes, water is best. The average…
Thank you cranberries, for all you do As Thanksgiving approaches, we will soon be sitting down with loved ones to reflect on the goodness this past year has brought us. This year I am thankful for a healthy urinary tract because I have discovered the virtues of the cranberry Cranberries are said to acidify urine…
And the winner is…Now that the election is over and we have a new president perhaps we can once again focus on ourselves. As much as we want a leader to save our economy, provide affordable healthcare and protect our soil, ultimately we have to take some personal responsibility, especially for our health. Since you…
Give Yourself a Fighting ChanceIt’s national breast cancer awareness month. Think pink, then take action. Do something to reduce your risk of breast cancer today and everyday. Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a…
Learning the way of the Watermelon Watermelon season is ending in some parts of the U.S. but before it’s all over lets take this time to hone in on why watermelon is so beloved. A recent news headline reads, “Watermelon-eating dog prompts man to stab himself.” A man was so distraught over losing his watermelon…
Try this three times before you say “No, thank you.” “I do not like broccoli and I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat anymore broccoli,” said Father Bush as he stomped his…
Be all you can beans “Beans, beans are good for your heart…” We know beans are a healthy food but difficult to digest. Why are they troublesome, and how can we make things better? During a recent visit to Texas, I was inspired to make chili—the national dish of Texas. They even have chili cook-offs….
