Food Expiration Dates: What they really mean explained by a Long Island Dietitian
Although we call them expiration dates, most don’t actually claim anything is expiring or unsafe. Instead, the labels say fresh until, display until, best when used by, better if used by, sell by, best by, enjoy by, best before, or—perhaps…
How to Eat Healthy Food Every Day Simple Tips for Healthy Eating from a Long Island RDN
I am often asked how to eat healthy. It is not difficult - and my reply is one sentence long:
Eat Real Food, Not too much, Mostly plants
Of course, this is an oversimplification, and not for everyone, but it makes the point
There…
What do you need to know if you are considering taking Ozempic for weight loss? Do you have all the medical facts?
In my July blog, I discussed questions people should ask so they can make an informed medical decision as to whether or not to take Ozempic.
If I don’t take this medication for life, what happens to my weight when I stop?
If I take the…
RDN Tips on How to Eat to Limit Progression and Manage Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Doing your best to remain healthy and strong is key for everyone with Parkinson’s disease. Following a balanced diet improves general well-being, increases your ability to deal with symptoms of the disease, and may limit the progression…
Slow Progression of Parkinson’s Disease with Nutrition Therapy from a Long Island Dietitian
Is there a Role for nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease?
ABSOLUTELY: You can slow disease progression and improve symptoms!
Increasing evidence suggests the way you eat may impact not just the development of Parkinson’s, but the progression…
The Food Plan to Prevent and Manage Diabetes, explained by a registered dietitian nutritionist
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, especially in older adults. Diet and lifestyle are effective tools for type 2 diabetes prevention and management. Though a plant-based food plan may be new to the public, it is not new…
Dietary Interventions to Improve Brain Health from a Long Island RDN: WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT BRAIN HEALTH AND COGNITIVE DECLINE?
Many people, including a significant number of my patients, only consider their body’s nutritional needs, meaning from the neck down. But the neck up, the brain,…
Long Island Dietitian Tips on How to Maintain Weight Loss after Ozempic: Lose Weight and Keep it Off
In my last blog I discussed the Ozempic-Wegovy weight-loss boom. These medications are being publicized as the latest magic to lose weight. Beware because the bigger problem is keeping the weight you lost off. Achieving meaningful weight…
Long Island Certified Nutritionist Discusses OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY – Is this the new miracle weight loss drug??????
The news has been flooded with reports of Ozempic and Wegovy. Originally developed to treat diabetes, people have experienced rapid weight loss when taking these medications.
As a registered dietitian with over 30 years working with…
Treat or Reverse Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with an Individualized Diet Plan from a Long Island RDN
Question: Should I be worried about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Answer: Yes, you should be concerned. You need to learn what you can do to reverse this progressive disease.
Your liver is one of the largest organs in your…
Improve Heart Health with a Diet Plan from a Long Island RDN: Ingredients of a Heart Healthy Diet
Hearts are an amazing muscle – beating about 100,000 times every day to keep us alive. What you eat – or don’t eat, increases or decreases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, as well as type 2 diabetes, hypertension,…
Eating Patterns Recommendations for Healthy Aging from New York Dietitian Nutritionist: Dietary Recommendations for Seniors
In my last blog, I explained how important nutrition is for both prolonged life expectancy and decreased chronic, degenerative disease. Now you need to understand how and what to eat.
Research has found that healthy dietary “patterns”,…