Nov
22
Avoiding Everything White: Myth or True?
November 22, 2010 | 5 Comments
When the nurse at my OB’s office found out I’m a dietitian–while she was trying to instruct me on how to eat a low-sodium diet, questions started pouring.
One of the questions was: “should I avoid eating everything white?”
My answer was: it depends.
Often, nutrition messages are simplified, packaged into nice marketable slogans, and mumbled all over [...]
Aug
23
Can Detox Diets Be Done Right?
August 23, 2010 | 5 Comments
As my HealthyBuzz theme for August revolves around trends in food, health, and fitness, I’ve been asked to write about detox diets. Right on spot. Detox diets are predicted by Mintel firm to be one of the hottest health trends for 2010.
While the term “detox” originally referred to the lemon diet–the Master Cleanse promoted by [...]
Jun
28
The Bottom Line on Artificial Sweeteners
June 28, 2010 | 9 Comments
As I have mentioned in my last post, I have asked my fellow dietitian, Angela Lamberson, who specializes in diabetes education about artificial sweeteners. She summed it up very nicely. I hope you find it as informative as I did…
It’s a controversial subject. Many people have very strong opinions regarding the use of artificial sweeteners [...]
May
31
Healthy Snacks
May 31, 2010 | 5 Comments
Q & A: Can you do a post on what sort of snacks are good for us? I usually get very hungry between meals and reach for nutri-grain which I know is processed and has a lot of sugar. would love to hear some advice from you.
–Shayma. The Spice Spoon.
Answer:
My first choice is always wholesome [...]
May
21
This is one of many examples where a study is broken down into pieces, just like Legos, a catchy title gets stapled on top, and people get a message that is far or deviated from the truth. No wonder we are a confused nation when it comes to nutrition.
MSNBC reports: “Lose weight fast for lasting [...]
May
4
Q&A: Dairy Foods And Weight Loss
May 4, 2010 | 3 Comments
Question: is having yogurt three times a day will enable us to lose more weight? and specifically fat?
Answer:
Maybe.
Before I go on with the answer, let me first distinguish between two types of research that give us information about how food can affect health. One type that is commonly performed is called observational studies. These studies [...]
Apr
11
Salad Toppings: Good or Bad?
April 11, 2010 | 2 Comments
This is a very simple post but I think it’s worth writing. What’s the verdict on salad toppings, such as dressing, cheese, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, etc? Thumbs up, or down?
Salad is good. An easy way to get vegetables. Sometimes, though, the same old lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot–and anything else you put in your [...]
Apr
9
Question:
Which contains more colorings and preservatives, the liquid ready drinks (for example any juice/drink) or the powder drinks (for example Tang)?
Answer:
Let’s start by looking at Tang. The ingredients on the label are:
SUGAR
FRUCTOSE
CITRIC ACID–for tartness
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE–prevents caking
POTASSIUM CITRATE–controls acidiy
ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS–what they are is unknown!
ASCORBIC ACID–another name for vitamin C
NATURAL FLAVOR
ARTIFICIAL COLOR
XANTHAN AND CELLULOSE GUMS
YELLOW 5
YELLOW [...]
Feb
24
Never Eat Out Again ?!?!
February 24, 2010 | 11 Comments
A report by the USDA Economic Research Service, (report number 90) found that eating one meal away from home a week worsens the quality of the diet and increases calorie intake. And depending on which meal you eat out (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), you will eat less fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or dairy, or more [...]
Feb
3
Recipe: Eggplant and Red Pepper Dip
February 3, 2010 | 6 Comments
Getting ready for the Super Bowl?
Prepare this Spanish tapas dip ahead of time and serve either warm or cold. Made by roasting eggplants and red bell peppers, this vegetable-loaded dip goes well with tortilla chips, pita bread or chips, whole wheat crackers, or artisan bread.
And if you’re going out for a potluck, this dip is [...]
