October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Does Late Night Snacking Make You Gain Weight? Q: Is it really true that eating after 8 p.m. makes you gain weight?
October 19, 2015 Make a List, Check it Twice! The NPD Group, a leading market research company, recently released a report entitled Before the Store. This report represents nearly 5,000 survey respondents from 2,000 households and provides insight into consumer shopping habits. Survey questions assessed a wide range of topics, including:
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Complementary and Alternate Medicine for Allergy Sufferers Many of us are searching for a more natural way to get healthy and treat allergies.One of the approaches is to work with an "integrative medical specialist" to complement traditional allergy care for ourselves and family members if you have allergies.First, let's get the proper testing to make sure you have allergies that require care.Second, how to "boost" our immune system to assist in conquering allergy symptoms with healthful foods? Great question, now I have some answers after talking with my colleague, Aran Degenhardt, MD, MPH who is a specialist of Integrative Medicine and on the Faculty of NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Macaroni and Cheese) Growing up one of my favorite comfort food was none other than macaroni and cheese. However it usually comes with the burden of 20g of fat per serving. I eliminated the guilt, but not the flavor, by using low fat milk, reduced fat cheese and a fiber rich pasta cutting the fact to 4 times less than your usually bowl. Once you try this healthier alternative, you'll never go back and neither will your kids!
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Fall, Winter Worse For Kids With Asthma Asthma may affect as many as one out of ten children in the US.During the fall months and in to winter we see a tremendous increase in the number of children with active symptomatic asthma.A respiratory viral infection is a rather frequent co-conspirator responsible for a higher number of children suffering with worsening asthma.Other important factors include a change in weather, cooler, drier air as well as increased exposure to indoor allergens. Another issue is children who are given less medication during the later summer and early fall now more than ever need a provider directed asthma regimen to prepare for cold and flu season as well as winter.
October 19, 2015 Smile Away Seasonal Flu And Colds Did you know that your mouth contains one of your body's best defense systems against the cold and flu? Protecting and enhancing your oral health can go a long way towards helping to boost your immunities and prevent the spread of infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
October 19, 2015 Holiday Season Dining Dangers It's time for the old end-of-year office party or family holiday dinner. During the holiday season the likelihood that you will ingest high-risk foods that may cause allergic reactions is at an all-time high. So if you are one of the estimated 11 million people affected by food allergies, focus on being a label detective in order to avoid these potentially hazardous ordeals.
October 19, 2015 Food Allergies Send 50,000 People to ER Annually A new study published in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI)found a higher likelihood of anaphylaxis, or severe and/or life-threatening allergic reactions than previously reported.
October 19, 2015 Sushi Secrets Sushi bars are the fastest-growing restaurant segment of the ethnic food industry. That's good news for Americans, because if you're in search of a healthy meal, Japanese food fits the bill. Traditional Japanese food is one of the healthiest fares, most often prepared with little oil and features ingredients like tofu, rice, seaweed, noodles, vegetables, and small quantities of fish, chicken, and lean meat. Most sauces are low-fat, and made with a base of broth, soy sauce, or sake. But beware! As sushi becomes more and more mainstream, many rolls are being created to suit the high-fat palette of American diners. Nowadays, cream cheese, tempura flakes, mayonnaise, and deep-fried fish, are popular ingredients in sushi rolls.
October 19, 2015 Winter Weather Drying You Out? Winter dryness can really wreak havoc when it comes to your eyes, nose and skin this time of year. I have found that a little planning for this annual event where the air is quite dry (both indoors and outside) throughout the country can prevent unwanted symptoms.
