October 19, 2015 Holiday Food Safety Entertaining guests this winter can be a great way to beat the winter blues. As the holidays bring family and friends together we tend to share some of our favorite dishes. Be sure to keep your food safe this holiday season with the following tips_
October 19, 2015 Caution: Avoid Speed Eating The British Medical Journal recently published interesting results regarding use of a mandometer with overweight kids. A mandometer is a device used to gauge one's rate of eating. Kids ages 9-17 that used the device were compared to children who didn't. After 6 months, the mandometer-users had lower fat mass and an overall lower body mass index (BMI), and ate smaller portions and at a slower rate than their non-mandometer using counterparts. Better yet, six months later the effects were still in place- the children continued to eat smaller portions at a slower eating pace. In other words, having spent time with the mandometer for six months really influenced a behavior change in users.
October 19, 2015 Frequently Asked Questions for Nutrition Experts Sitting on a plane a few weeks back an inquisitive fellow passenger helped me write this blog. Her questions weren't unlike others I often get when I tell people I'm a registered dietitian. Hopefully you can benefit from these too.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Snacking for Moms On-the-Go For both stay-at-home moms and career women, an afternoon snack is essential to keeping energy levels up. Whether you are shuttling the kids to soccer practice or busy at the office, what you choose as an afternoon snack can make a big difference on your mood and energy.
October 19, 2015 Time to Tone Down the Hype? Toning shoes are all the rage these days as they represent the fastest-growing segment of the shoe industry. Promising to burn more calories, tone leg muscles, improve posture, and reduce joint stress, the question remains if this fad is worth the hype. Retailers of toning shoes stand by the scientific research backing the claims of their shoes and these studies are corroborated by the hundreds of consumer testimonials touting the benefits of toning shoes.
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Allergies Could Be Causing Your Dark Circles! What are those dark circles beneath my eyes?
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Alternative Treatment of Seasonal and Indoor Allergies For the nearly 50 million allergy sufferers, a complementary or alternate approach is sometimes a breath of fresh air.Some practitioners of "integrative medicine" prescribe a combination of botanical supplements, anti-stress therapy (i.e. biofeedback, meditation, exercise and yoga), acupuncture, and/or acupressure as well as fish oils for individuals with allergies and allergic-type asthma.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Blueberry Bran Muffin Makeover A typical store bought muffin can deliver close to 500 calories and no fiber.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Breakfast Sandwich Makeover Don't we all love that McDonald's Egg McMuffin? But did you know that it has more than 400 calories and 25g fat and NO fiber?
