Have you heard about the so-called "FLOSN" movement? Apparently this young adult movement is gaining ground. Since becoming a curmudgeon, I think it's pretty ridiculous. The acronym FLOSN stands for Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal, Non-GMO. I was shocked by a recent story about a college freshman who quit the first semester [...]
I've been a dietitian for a long time. I've seen sick patients, well patients, patients with diabetes, heart disease, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, kidney disease, obese patients, and patients with eating disorders. Genetics and physiology play a role in the development of some disease, but lifestyle and [...]
We enjoy a variety of breads and grains in our kitchen since nobody in my household suffers from gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease. As I'm sure you are aware "Gluten Free Diets" are very popular these days, even among those who physiologically have no intolerance to gluten. There is [...]
When you think about "healthy eating", does "food that tastes good" come to mind? The National Nutrition Month theme, Savor the Flavor of Eating Right, encourages you to enjoy a healthy diet. Flavor definitely rules when it comes to choosing foods to eat, but of course health matters too. Can you [...]
When I starting writing this blog four years ago my goal was to shed some light on the many misconceived views about food and nutrition. The new media has delivered. There continue to be so many conflicting messages, in some cases completely false, that get repeated by journalists and consumers until people [...]
My parents lived through The Great Depression. Eggs were a staple in their diet. Inexpensive, versatile, easy to prepare. I was fortunate in my life to have a wonderful relationship with my parents, who, despite eating eggs, both lived 90 years. Eggs from our backyard hens. A [...]
In the 1980s and 90s I counseled thousands of patients. I gained confidence and satisfaction in helping many of them reduce cholesterol levels, lose weight, and manage their diabetes. If they returned for their follow up visit, I knew they were ready to learn, and would be successful using [...]
I don't really like to present things in a negative light, but sometimes there are habits or perspectives that you should shift. Life can be complicated, and it's easy to make a lot for why “now’s not a good time” to lose weight, or exercise more, or change behaviors. [...]
I've been writing about fad diets for years. Being "fad-free" has built the framework of my brand. While I'm the first to say that nutrition science has provided as many questions as answers, I'm more certain that promising "cures" or "quick weight loss" is a red flag that [...]
So Chipotle's been in the news again. This time, they have taken a stance on GMO, ensuring that none of their foods contain any GMO ingredients. Do you care? I sense that their recent GMO news doesn't endear them to many folks in Ag, and it definitely was [...]