Comments about food and weight seem to be an all-time high this week. One minute I’m reading posts from people who are complaining about holiday eating and weight gain; the next minute I hear people talking about New Year’s resolutions, health goals, weight loss, etc….
Just a couple of months ago I went to a concert and as I was enjoying the music of one of my favorite artists, I noticed a huge cloud of smoke rising into the air. Instantly I thought, “Since when is smoking allowed inside the…
You’ve probably heard of soy sauce and soy milk, but do you really know what soy is? It’s actually a legume! It’s native to southeastern Asia, which is why it’s commonly used in Asian cuisine. You may see soybeans as an appetizer on the menu…
Well it’s that time of year again, ladies. And no I don’t mean the holidays. Were you one of the over ten million people who tuned in to watch the Victoria Secret Fashion Show last week? If not, you didn’t miss much – just a…
I’m currently taking a very interesting mental health class. The other day we had a panel of four people with mental health disorders. It was a real eye-opener, because they didn’t appear to have one. As humans, we’re quick to judge and jump to conclusions…
One of the most beautiful things about being human is the ability to translate your emotions from the attic of your brain to audible sounds called words. We speak words everyday – silly words, smart words, even bad words. The gift of being able to…
I see lots of teens in my nutrition clinic who tell me they’re trying to eat extra protein. When I ask them what they eat during the day, it sounds something like this: “eggs, then meat, then nuts, then a protein shake, then some more…
There have been a few defining moments in my high school career, but so far none compare to what happened during my sophomore year. The defining moment I’m going to tell you about wasn’t when I found out I had celiac disease and couldn’t eat…
Girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) typically want to know what causes it. We know that PCOS is the result of an imbalance in the hormones (chemical messengers) in the brain and the ovaries, and it usually happens when a hormone called LH (made in…
The holiday season is almost in full swing, and that means party invitations and family gatherings. These social events involve shaking people’s hands, exchanging conversation, and eating ample amounts of food. We’ll be among hundreds of people celebrating the holiday cheer, laughing about all that’s…