Mind and Body - Page 679

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Olive Oil or Butter?

Q_ What's better for me: olive oil or butter?

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Tandoori Chicken)

If you're a serious lover of Indian food, you will adore this dish! Traditional Tandoori Chicken can have up to 600 calories and 35 grams of fat because of the high fat content in yogurt and all the oil that is used. But this dish has less than 250 calories and only 4 grams of fat! Not only is it mouth-watering, but you won't have to feel guilty about having it for dinner. Enjoy!

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Berry Breakfast Parfait

This makes the perfect combination of fiber and protein, helping you to avoid the mid-morning munchies and keep you feeling full all morning long.

October 19, 2015

Allergy Alert: Getting Rid of Puffy Eyelids and Dark Circles

There isn't a day goes by that I do not get questioned about a patient's facial appearance that includes puffy eyelids, dark circles as well as wrinkles. We let's face it; our looks are of great interest and concern. I recently had a chat with dermatologist Dr. Bobby Buka, section chief in the Dept. of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City about this.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Is Caffeine Helpful or Harmful?

Caffeine has become a necessity for all different types of individuals. Whether jump starting your day, staying late night hours at work or just going about your typical day, everyone seems to rely on caffeine in this fast-pasted society we live in. Although in the past, caffeine has gotten a bad rap; recent studies show that caffeine may actually be good for you.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Diet and Breast Cancer

As most women are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with some form of this disease each year. Although some risk factors you cannot control, like your sex, age or family history, there are changes that can make a difference. The National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommends a well balanced diet along with exercise may significantly reduce your risk of developing the disease.

October 19, 2015

Allergy Alert: Safe and Fun Halloween for Food Allergic Children

You can just about get the feeling that the annual holiday that include costuming, ghosts, and goblins are about to make their appearances for October 31st, aka Halloween trick or treating! As a family allergist my goal is to keep it safe as well as exciting for those children with food allergies at this time of the season.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Fiber Facts

What is fiber?

October 19, 2015

Allergy Alert: Are Painkillers Linked to Asthma?

There has been much debate surrounding the dramatic increase of asthma in the United States and throughout the world over past several decades.

October 19, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: A Healthy Night Out on the Town

Choosing to eat healthy is challenging for many people. Swapping French fries for steamed broccoli or ordering a salad with dressing on the side are difficult decisions to make. But then your spouse or best friend orders a burger and large fries, it makes eating healthy that much more difficult. However, you can't let their bad habits sabotage your efforts to eat right. Here are some helpful tips when dieting while eating or living with a non dieter.