
How to Manage Chronic Constipation | Long Island Dietitian Support
How to Manage Chronic Constipation
Diet is critically important. It’s not just what you eat, but also when and how often you eat. If you are experiencing infrequent bowel movements (missing days), hard stools, or incomplete evacuation (feeling…

Can a Dietitian Help with Kidney Disease | Long Island RDN
Can a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Help with Kidney Disease?
Yes. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) plays an important role in the management of kidney (renal) disease and should be a key member of your healthcare team. I provide…

What Is a Functional Nutritionist? | New York RDN
What Is a Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
A functional dietitian is a credentialed Registered Dietitian (RD) who uses a holistic, root-cause approach to health. Rather than simply managing symptoms, they view food as medicine…

Is Intermittent Fasting Good for You? | Long Island RDN
Is Intermittent Fasting Good for You?
Here’s the short answer to a complex question:
Intermittent fasting (IF) can be a healthy and effective dietary strategy for many people, promoting weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and…

Are Carbohydrates Bad? The Truth About Carbs | Nancy Mazarin, RDN
Are Carbohydrates Bad?
Food is not “good” or “bad.” It exists on a spectrum from least healthy to healthiest. Carbohydrates are essential for health. They are the body’s primary source of energy, fueling everything from daily movement…

What Is the Best Diet to Prevent Colon Cancer, New York RDN
What Is the Best Diet to Prevent Colon Cancer?
The numbers are alarming. Colorectal cancer rates are at an all-time high, and The Cancer Research Institute reports that “1 in 5 diagnoses occurs in someone under the age of 55.”
This…

Does Diet Affect Bone Health?
Does Diet Affect Bone Health?
Your diet significantly impacts bone health. It’s not just about what foods you need to eat, but also which foods should be limited. In some cases, supplements may also be beneficial.
Registered Dietitian…

Should I See a Dietitian or a Nutritionist to Lose Weight?
Should I See a Dietitian or a Nutritionist to Lose Weight?
Many people use the terms “dietitian” and “nutritionist” interchangeably. Though all Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN) are nutritionists, not all nutritionists are dietitians.
Dietitians…

What Is the Best Diet for IBS? Long Island Dietitian Tips
What Is IBS?
Until recently, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) was considered a diagnosis of exclusion. It is now understood to be a functional disorder involving the gut-brain axis.
The condition is characterized by a combination of symptoms,…

What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic and Wegovy, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs?
These “miracle weight loss drugs” swept the nation a few years ago. Originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar, they were also found to be an incredibly effective treatment for obesity. Now, however,…
