October 19, 2015 What to Eat at the Airport Whether you're headed home for the holidays, taking off on a long-planned vacation, or traveling for business, being on the road can wreak havoc with the best-laid eating and exercise plans. Airports in particular can be a diet disaster-cinnamon buns, buttery pretzels, and bags of chips and candy. Even items that seem healthy like sandwiches found at Au Bon Pain are often loaded with high-fat condiments like mayonnaise and bacon and pack as much as 700-800 calories and more than 20 grams of fat per sandwich! What's more is that these sandwiches come pre-made so you do not have the option of asking them to hold the mayo.
October 19, 2015 Goodbye Summer, Goodbye Vitamin D The familiar chill of fall reminds us that we're seeing less of the sun. Less sunlight means fewer opportunities to maintain adequate levels of vitamin D in our bodies. With all the buzz surrounding calcium, the importance of vitamin D in supporting strong teeth and bones was long overlooked. So let's spend a few minutes getting up to speed on calcium's biggest supporter, vitamin D.
October 19, 2015 Top Ten Ways to "Go Green" for Your Health In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I've put together a list to help you feel more "green" when it comes to diet and exercise. Enjoy and good luck!
October 19, 2015 Deaf people 'feel touch' with hearing part of brain Individuals who are born deaf use the "hearing" part of their brain to feel touch and to see objects
October 19, 2015 Mighty Mushrooms Recently, a patient asked what nutritional value mushrooms had to offer. It's a question I get asked often so I'm sharing our conversation here today!
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Answers to Readers' Questions Q:I'm confused about the difference between whole wheat and whole grain? I thought that whole grain was supposed to be better. But, recently I bought some whole wheat rolls that had 5g of fiber, and the whole grain rolls had only 3g of fiber per serving. Isn't more fiber better? What gives?
October 19, 2015 Dr. Gerry Would Like To Thank Lady Gaga Last week pop music diva and media sensation, Lady Gaga, made a startling statement while in London for the promotion of her own MAC Viva Glam Gaga lipstick that raises money for HIV/AIDS and donates every dollar of its sales to the cause. She remarked, "I'm single right now and I've chosen to be single because I don't have the time to get to know anybody. So it's okay not to have sex, it's okay to get to know people. I'm celibate, celibacy's fine."
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Monday Meal Makeover Nothing says brunch like warm, chewy French toast dripping in maple syrup. But with a typical serving containing over 600 calories and 36 grams of fat, it's far from the healthiest option if you are watching your waistline.
October 19, 2015 Healthy Picnic Packing List Whether at the park, on the beach or in your own back yard, a family picnic is a great way to spend time together while bonding over delicious food and fun activities. Unfortunately, traditional picnic foods, like dips and mayonnaise based salads, can wreak havoc on anyone's health. With a little modification, you can enjoy a picnic without compromising your waistline and while keeping your family happy and healthy!
